Reps approve June 12 as Democracy Day
President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier declared June 12 as the new Democracy Day pending legislative approval.
President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier declared June 12 as the new Democracy Day pending legislative approval.
In May, President Muhammadu Buhari announced June 12 as the new Democracy day.
Abiola's eldest daughter also speaks on the honour by the Buhari administration.
The party says it was first to announce the idea a few months ago.
The two governors say the decision was brave.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday hailed the announcement.
Mr Abiola was the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential elections, which was annulled by the military regime ...
The government says it will also honour the late civil rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi, with the second highest award in ...
An official explains why the celebration was cancelled.
“It is just a government of excuses, victimisation and complaints."
The president also spoke on progress towards rice sustainability.
They all urge Nigerians not to cave in to despair in the midst of challenges.
The president highlights key achievements of his administration in a Democracy Day broadcast on Tuesday.
The president reiterates his displeasure and vows sweeping solution to the crisis in his third Democracy Day speech.
The congress urges Nigerians not to despair.
The theme of the conference is “Promoting Good Governance & Active Youth Participation in Politics.”
The party says past speeches by Mr Buhari were filled with lies and deceit.
The holiday will mark democracy day.
It was the day the June 12, 1993 presidential election, adjudged to be the freest and fairest in the history ...
The Presidency says the Buhari administration has substantially transformed Nigeria in two years
“I feel fulfilled even though the expectations of Nigerians have not been met,” the minister says.
The information minister highlighted the administration’s successes.
Some observed that the All Progressives Congress-led federal government performed below expectations in some areas.
The Acting President admitted the government was facing challenges dealing with the economy.
“52 per cent of Nigerians expressed satisfaction with the performance of the government regarding the fight against corruption.”
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