Full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address on Friday
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our […]
Lagos LGAs: IPAC to boycott polls over 37 LCDAs inclusion
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2027: Atiku’s coalition, PDP govs clash over fronting for Tinubu
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Buhari’s men pass confidence vote on Tinubu
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Nigeria is in full-blown state of emergency – Atiku
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‘End France retreat amid escalating insecurity in Nigeria,’ Obi tells Tinubu
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