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President Bola Tinubu drew sharp criticism from opposition parties (PDP, ADC, SDP) after mocking their internal crises during his June 12 Democracy Day address to the National Assembly. Tinubu stated it was a "pleasure" to witness their disarray, urging them to "put your house in order" rather...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki warns that Nigeria’s National Assembly is losing its independence, becoming a shadow of the vibrant institution it should be. Saraki says the legislature is under systemic attack from both the executive and judiciary Accuses executive of interfering in the...

On June 12, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi marked Democracy Day by challenging President Tinubu’s priorities. Rather than celebrating democratic gains, Obi accused the administration of playing politics, neglecting urgent issues like poverty, insecurity, and failing public services. His...

During his Democracy Day speech, President Tinubu said he won’t intervene in the collapse of opposition parties, calling it “a pleasure” to witness their disarray. He rejected the idea of a one-party state while embracing APC defections. Tinubu addressed a joint National Assembly session on...

President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on 52 individuals during his Democracy Day address, specifically recognising those targeted by General Sani Abacha's military regime (1993-1998). The comprehensive list predominantly features freedom fighters who were murdered, imprisoned, exiled...

President Bola Tinubu outlined his administration's achievements and plans during his closed Democracy Day address to the National Assembly. The comprehensive speech covered economic reforms, political assurances, infrastructure projects, and national honours whilst addressing concerns about...

President Bola Tinubu delivered his Democracy Day address to a closed joint session of the National Assembly whilst protests occurred outside. The exclusive gathering heard Tinubu defend democratic principles and reject one-party state allegations, announcing economic achievements including 3.4%...

Accredited journalists were denied entry into the National Assembly chamber where President Tinubu delivered his Democracy Day speech, raising press freedom concerns. Tinubu addressed a joint session of the NASS to mark Democracy Day Security operatives blocked accredited journalists from...

Protesters began assembling in Lagos on June 12 to demand better governance, as police deployed heavily around Ikeja underbridge ahead of planned demonstrations. Civil groups, activists gathered at Ikeja underbridge to mark Democracy Day Protest focused on economic hardship and insecurity under...

President Tinubu has scrapped the traditional June 12 military parade for Democracy Day 2025, shifting focus to a national address and a symbolic visit to the National Assembly. FG cancels the customary Democracy Day parade at the Presidential Villa Tinubu to deliver a national broadcast by 7...