Tag: June 12
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MKO remains the most acceptable Nigerian democrat – Gov. Mohammed
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has described the late Chief Moshood Abiola, widely believed to have won the June 12, 1993 presidential poll, as “the most acceptable democrat cherished by Nigerians”. Mohammed said this in Gamawa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state during the distribution of empowerment items to youths and women under…
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June 12 Protest: Five persons arrested, released in Lagos – Police
The Police Command in Lagos has arrested five persons suspected to have participated in protests that rocked some parts of the state on Saturday, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, the commissioner, has said. Odumosu told newsmen that the five persons, who were arrested in front of Gani Fawehinmi’s Park (GFP), Ojota had, however, been released. He spoke…
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June 12: Symbol of Supremacy of the Peoples’ Power, Democratic Freedom – PDP Reps Caucus
…gives FG three-point demand to move Nigeria forward …reiterates position on Twitter …use carrot and stick approach not brute force …insists democracy is endangered By Emman Ovuakporie Members of the House of Representatives, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus on Saturday called on the Federal Government to respect June 12 as the symbol of democratic freedom…
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June 12: The people are protesting against a failed government-Mr Macaroni
Popular comedian and actor, Debo Adebayo also known as Mr Macaroni joined protesters at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area, the venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos State. TheNewsGuru recalls that the demonstrators had earlier been dispersed by the police who fired tear gas canisters at them and also fired gunshots…
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Photos/Video: Bit-by-bit account of nationwide June 12 protests so far
Defiant protesters across major states of the federation made good their intention to embark on nationwide protests today, Saturday, June 12 set aside as Democracy Day by the Federal Government. While some were peaceful, others were violent as police fire teargas to disperse protesters in Abuja and Lagos. Meanwhile, the protesters were in two factions;…
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June 12: Police shoot teargas at protesters in Abuja, Lagos [Photos]
The police on Saturday shot teargas to disperse protesters in the Gudu area of Abuja and Ojota area of Lagos as the country marked Democracy Day on June 12. The protesters had earlier blocked the Gudu Junction to protest the state of the nation. Similar protests were held across the country on Saturday. The Unity…
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June 12: Protesters invade Osogbo, Akure
Young Nigerians protesting against bad governance and insecurity stormed Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, and Akure, Ondo State capital on Saturday. It was learnt that the youths under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society, Osun State met at the popular Oke-Fai roundabout. The demonstrators held banners and placards demanding a better Nigeria. Details…
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Speech by President Buhari on 2021 Democracy Day
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…
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BREAKING: I am prepared to lay down my life for Nigeria – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has said he was prepared to lay down his life for the country since the day he joined the Nigerian Army. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Buhari stated this on Saturday June 12 as Nigeria marks 2021 Democracy Day. “The day I joined the Nigerian Army, I was prepared to lay down…
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June 12: Tension mounts over planned nationwide protests today
Security forces are on the alert across the country following threats by some activists to stage protests today on the occasion of Democracy Day. There is a heavy presence of soldiers, police personnel and their counterparts in the Department of State Security (DSS) on the streets. The police and several state governments have warned troublemakers…