Democracy Day notes, By Reuben Abati
“How was your Democracy Day?” “I woke up early, listened to President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address, and I went about ...
Tag: May 29
Buhari, governors arousing concerns with controversial decisions few days to handing over
A few days to handing over, President Buhari and some state governors are awarding contracts, enacting new laws and even ...
29 May and the limits of desperation, By Fredrick Nwabufo
President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu But what happens when the election petition tribunal upholds the will of Nigerians by affirming the ...
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May 29, June 12 will be public holidays – Minister
Since Nigeria returned to civil rule on May 29, 1999, the country had observed its democracy day on May 29.
Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday
The holiday will mark democracy day.
June 12: Abiola’s family demands presidential entitlements
"First, we want the Federal Government to declare June 12 as Democracy Day."
Why June 12, not May 29, should be Nigeria’s Democracy Day — Governor
The governor says May 29 is an offshoot of June 12
Jonathan to hand over power May 28
The president has ordered ministers, heads of parastatals to turn in handover notes by Monday.
EXCLUSIVE: May 29 Handover: Nigerian govt directs Ministers, Service Chiefs, others to prepare handover notes
MDAs given up till Thursday to submit briefs