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The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday, said the only way to resolve the ongoing challenges facing the country was to adopt a true federal system of government. Akeredolu, however, noted that the challenges were surmountable provided that everyone in the country was sincere in tackling and finding a lasting solution to the problem. He stated this …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for legislative and decisive actions, as well as  increased collaboration among global stakeholders  to prevent, prohibit and eradicate child labor in its entirety. Obaseki made the call in commemoration of the 2021 World Day Against Child Labour, with the theme, “Act now: end child labour!” marked every June 12, by the International …

Democracy is here to stay, Edo Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu declared on Saturday in Benin City, calling on Nigerians to work together in sustenance of democratic ideals so as to provide room for equity, freedom of speech and sustainable development. Shaibu stated this while addressing a cross section of protesters who were in a peaceful protest to Edo Government …

President Muhammadu Buhari says he remains ever committed to upholding and defending Nigeria’s corporate existence. Mr Buhari declared his commitment in a nationwide broadcast on Saturday in Abuja to mark this year’s Democracy Day. The president vowed to do all within his power to constitutionally ensure that the security and welfare of all citizens remain the primary purpose of government. …

Men of the Lagos State Police Command on Saturday morning fired tear gas canisters at the protesters gathered at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos, venue of the June 12 Democracy Day protest, The PUNCH reports. The protesters were demanding an end to bad governance when they were tear-gassed by the security operatives. PUNCH

I have been asked to speak to you all on the topic Nigerian Unity and Nation Building. Under normal circumstances that would have been considered an easy task to undertake.  However, given that the circumstances in our times can no longer be considered normal in the light of the level of violence, criminality and divisiveness which is now our daily experience, …

Men of the Nigeria Police Force on Saturday morning thwarted a June 12 protest in the Gudu area of the Federal Capital Territory when they stormed the area and started firing teargas canisters, The PUNCH reports. The protest began around 08:30 am and was going on smoothly with the protesters, mostly youths, expressing their dissatisfaction with the state of the nation. The …

An internal tussle broke out on Saturday morning amongst members of the #IStandWithBuhari protest group at the Unity Fountain, Abuja. Leaders of the group were seen in a heated exchange of words over the sharing of monetary resources meant for organising the counter protests. This is as hundreds of pro-Buhari supporters have arrived at the Unity Fountain to air their …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he made June 12 Democracy Day to honour the heroes that fought for the return to democracy and to demonstrate his commitment to creating an environment for democracy to thrive acceptably. Buhari stated this today, Saturday, in his 2021 Democracy Day nationwide broadcast. To further emphasise his commitment, the President said he joined the Army with a readiness …

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY ON 12TH JUNE, 2021 Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a celebration of freedom and a victory for one people, one …