In the last two weeks, we witnessed two significant and related Republican events in Nigeria. May 29, 2024 marked the one year in office of the present government led by President Bola
Former 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the country to re-examine its democratic journey, saying the country has deteriorated into “classical state capture” rather than a government for the people. As
In a monumental speech delivered on Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shared his vision for Nigeria’s future and honoured the champions of democracy. Here are the five main points from his
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday praised The Guardian and some other media organisations for the huge role they played in restoring democracy in Nigeria. Tinubu heaped plaudits on The Guardian and others
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Lagosians to remember the sacrifices of past heroes who fought for the democratic path and join the ongoing effort to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. Sanwo-olu made
President Bola Tinubu has praised the late Moshood Abiola, his wife Kudirat, Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka, and many other Nigerians who fought for the entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria following the
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s economy has been in desperate need of reform for decades. Tinubu said this during his Democracy Day Speech, adding that he understands the economic
My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s
‘Democracy without democrats and remarkable dividends’ aptly captures the mood of most Nigerians on the commemoration of the June 12 anniversary that now symbolises the peak of the struggle for democracy in
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the winner-takes-all disposition, which alienates other parties, notwithstanding their performance at the polls, is inimical to political justice and hampers unity. Â