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The 2022 Democracy Day celebration activities have commenced at the Eagle Square, Abuja, with the marching of Commander Guards Brigade general salutes. The Guard Commander took his position and salute at 9 a.m. This would be followed by the arrival of special dignitaries, including the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmad …

There are indications that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, may unveil his running mate on Wednesday. The PUNCH learnt that Tinubu would conclude consultations with the party’s stakeholders, including governors on Tuesday and would announce his running mate on Wednesday. It was also learnt that the APC governors and other stakeholders had agreed that the North-East should …

The six governors of the South West geo-political zone, under the auspices of the South West Governors’ Forum, have declared a three-day mourning in memory of the victims of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. A communique issued after the virtual meeting of the governors stated that the mourning period will hold between …

After much prevarication, all the political parties have concluded their primaries for the 2023 general elections. The processes were fraught with massive financial inducements, intrigues, backstabbing and breaches that left a sour taste in the mouth. Even though 18 political parties registered for participation in the process of primary elections, it was the conduct of the ruling All Progressives Congress …

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has enjoined Nigerians to jettison sentiments, saying it continues to threaten our unity, peace and progress. Oyetola spoke at Aurora Event Centre, Osogbo, during a democracy lecture organized by the Osun State Government in conjunction with the civil society coalition. He said Nigeria can rise from the rubble of failures and missteps of yesterday and …

• Three-point agenda dead on arrival, electricity workers tell Atiku. Indications emerged, yesterday, that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives might endorse River State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as running mate of the presidential flag bearer of the party, Atiku Abubakar. This came to the fore after a member of the caucus, Mr. Busayo …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the electorate in Osun State to sack the All Progressives Congress (APC) and vote the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into power for people to truly enjoy dividends of democracy. He made the call at the weekend, during an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of a multi-million naira empowerment programme, organised by …

The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Mike Igini, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state is not aware of the June 9 re-run primary that led to the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress flagbearer for Akwa Ibom North-West (Ikot Ekpene) senatorial district of the state. This was coming …

Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, yesterday, scored  democracy high as the nation marks Democracy Day. President Muhammadu Buhari had declared June 12 as democracy day in honor of the late Bashorun MKO Abiola, winner of the 1993 presidential poll, adjudged as free and fai but …

*Jonathan, Lawan, CJN among special guests*As 3 persons slump at parade Alhaji Babagana Kingibe, the running mate of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, M.K.O. Abiola, was on Monday at the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja, introduced as a former Vice President. The Master of Ceremony at the occasion during the photo session invited Kingibe, who …