House of Representative member from Kaduna North, Bello El-Rufai, has said he was naive to have criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan. Bello, who is son of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, said he is sorry for criticizing Jonathan’s administration. The Kaduna lawmaker noted that he failed to realize that Nigeria had a good governance…
The National Assembly has formally adopted June 12 as the day for the President of Nigeria to address a joint session of the legislature. The decision was taken on Thursday during a special Democracy Day sitting at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, where President Bola Tinubu delivered a commemorative address to lawmakers. Presiding over…
The Presidency has issued a formal apology after wrongly listing two living Nigerian icons, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr. Edwin Madunagu, under the Posthumous Honours category during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech at the National Assembly. The mix-up, which drew swift public attention and confusion, occurred during the President’s televised address on Thursday, in…
On occasion on Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu Conferred national honours on the following eminent Nigerians during his speech at National Assembly. 1. Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON) 2. Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON) 3. Kunle Ajibade (OON) 4. Nosa Igiebor (OON) 5. Dapo Olorunyomi (OON) 6. Bayo Onanuga (CON) 7. Ayo Obe (OON) 8. Dare Babarinsa…
President Bola Tinubu has openly mocked Nigeria’s opposition parties, declaring that he has no intention of helping them resolve their internal divisions. His remarks reflect a firm stance against aiding political rivals struggling with unity. While addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu said, “I will not advise the opposition to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday addressed a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming his commitment to preserving democratic governance while highlighting key economic reforms and honouring heroes of the June 12 struggle. In a speech that spanned national unity, economic recovery, and political inclusiveness, the president dismissed rumours…
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this…
A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of being hypocritical and playing politics rather than working to better the lives of Nigerians. He made the comment during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday as Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12. According to…
In celebration of my birthday, I will be marking the occasion not with fanfare, but with service, giving back to those who represent the heart of the community. In an act that reflects my lifelong commitment to service, I will be distributing foodstuffs, not just meals for a day, but essential provisions that can support…
Ahead of the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant amnesty to 1,335 repentant, nonviolent pro-Biafra agitators. Ohanaeze stated that granting amnesty to these individuals would not only position President Tinubu as a hero of Nigeria’s democracy but also secure his legacy…