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Democracy Without Security Is Not Solid Enough, Says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday vowed to intensify Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, declaring that his administration would show “no mercy” to those responsible for violence across the country. Speaking in his Democracy Day address, the President said security remains central to the survival of Nigeria’s democracy, particularly amid recent incidents of…
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Tinubu to Youths: Every Great Nation Was Built by Those Who Stayed
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged young Nigerians to remain committed to building the country despite prevailing economic and social challenges, telling them that Nigeria’s future depends largely on their energy, innovation and participation in democracy. In his Democracy Day address on Thursday, the President made a direct appeal to the nation’s youth, encouraging them…
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Democracy Day: Tinubu honours June 12 activists, journalists, soldier-democrats
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced national honours for dozens of pro-democracy activists, journalists, politicians and retired military officers who played key roles in Nigeria’s struggle against military rule and the restoration of democratic governance. The announcement was one of the major highlights of his Democracy Day address, during which he paid tribute to…
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House of Reps passes State Police Bill in landmark vote
In a landmark move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, the House of Representatives has approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police. The bill was overwhelmingly endorsed by lawmakers during voting on the floor of the House, with 289 members voting in support and only four voting against. The vote…
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Davido Turns FIFA Countdown Concert Into Call for Freedom of Abducted Oyo Pupils
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido used the global platform of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert to draw attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. During his performance at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on June 10, the Grammy-nominated singer wore a jacket bearing…
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Reno Omokri Criticises Davido Over Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren Campaign, Says Publicity Benefits Terrorists
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has criticised Afrobeats star Davido for using an international platform to draw attention to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, arguing that publicising such incidents could strengthen terrorist groups rather than pressure them. In a lengthy statement shared on social media, Omokri…
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High-profile ISWAP commanders surrender under sustained military pressure
Operation HADIN KAI has recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders to troops on 8 June 2026. The surrendered terrorists, identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, are currently in military custody and undergoing appropriate profiling and debriefing procedures. Acting…
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Democracy Day: FG declares June 12 public holiday
Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. June 12 remains a significant day in Nigeria’s history in honour of the courage, resilience and…
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Tinubu: We won’t rest until democracy dividends are equitably distributed around FCT
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will not rest until the dividends of democracy are equitably distributed across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its satellite towns and the entire country. He promised a balanced infrastructural and socio-economic development across both the city center and the suburbs of the nation’s capital, assuring that…
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Arsenal, Manchester United thriller voted Premier League Match of the Season
Arsenal’s dramatic 2-3 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium has been voted the Premier League’s best match of the 2025/26 season by fans. The Premier League announced the result on its official X account on Thursday after supporters cast their votes for the standout game of the campaign. The contest delivered everything expected…