June 14, 2025 As Nigeria marked its 2025 Democracy Day, the Muslim Lecturers Association (MLA) has called for far-reaching reforms to dismantle systemic corruption and foster a renewed culture of ethics and integrity across the country. The call was made during a virtual forum hosted by the MLA’s Committee on National Issues, Development, and Advocacy
Legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Daniel Bwala, has asserted that Nigeria has made appreciable progress in consolidating the fundamentals of a republican democracy, despite persistent challenges. Speaking on the occasion of June 12 Democracy Day, Bwala acknowledged that while the journey since 1999 has not been without obstacles, key democratic principles such as civilian
In a bid to ensure orderliness during this year’s June 12 Democracy Day activities, the Lagos State Police Command and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have reached an agreement to hold all protest-related events at a single designated venue. The consensus was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday, attended by police representatives,
Port Harcourt – June 12, 2025 As Nigeria marked Democracy Day, dozens of citizens in Rivers State took to the streets in protest against what they described as persistent bad governance and rising economic hardship in the country. The demonstrators, mostly youths, converged in parts of Port Harcourt early Wednesday morning, chanting solidarity songs and
Lagos — June 12, 2025 Security operatives were deployed across key locations in Lagos on Wednesday as protesters marked Democracy Day with public demonstrations demanding improved governance, economic reforms, and accountability. The protest, which drew a mix of civil society groups, students, and concerned citizens, saw participants gather in areas like Ojota, Ikeja, and the
As part of activities marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will confer national honours on a select group of federal lawmakers during a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2025. The announcement was made public on Sunday by the House of Representatives Spokesman, Hon. Akin Rotimi
The National Assembly will hold a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration, a significant national event honouring 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria. According to an official statement released by the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Yahaya
The Federal Government has announced Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day. The declaration was made known to the public through an official statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the Minister
Faith-based group calls for reforms, people-centered policies, and stronger civic values As Nigeria marks Democracy Day 2025, the President of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Alhaji Dr. Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf, has called for a deeper, more people-focused interpretation of democracy, one anchored on justice, transparency, and service to humanity. Speaking on behalf of NASFAT, a prominent
