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Former Senate President, Dr. Olubukola Saraki, has congratulated Nigerians and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 26th anniversary of Democracy Day, while calling for a stronger and more independent legislature as a pillar of democratic sustainability. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Saraki praised the courage and sacrifices of both the living and departed heroes of democracy who confronted military rule to secure the freedoms Nigerians enjoy today. Saraki, who was present at the Democracy Day ceremony held at the National Assembly in Abuja, commended President Tinubu for choosing the legislative chamber as the venue…

Residents of Ebonyi State did not participate in the nationwide Democracy Day protest held on Thursday, opting to go about their normal daily activities. Many citizens expressed that there was no need for such protests at this time. Ohanaeze Ndigbo earlier announced that Igbo-speaking states would not partake in the June 12 protest. The National Deputy President of a faction of Ohanaeze, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, clarified that the decision was not a withdrawal from civic responsibility, but a strategic measure aimed at safeguarding Igbo lives and property. He noted that Igbo businesses are often targeted during nationwide protests. Isiguzoro added…

Idowu Abdullahi The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over challenges affecting ambulance service operations, saying impersonation, vandalism of assets, assault on personnel, and lack of public cooperation in traffic situations are hindering its emergency response. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this on Thursday after a review of LASAMBUS operations and performance reports. She appealed to residents to give ambulances the right of way and refrain from obstructing emergency operations at accident scenes. “Every second counts in an emergency. Obstructions can cost lives,” she was quoted as saying in a statement signed by…

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day to commemorate the restoration of democracy, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as “state capture” under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, accusing it of systematically compromising Nigeria’s key democratic institutions, including the National Assembly, the Judiciary, and electoral bodies. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP alleged that the APC has embarked on a coordinated campaign to dismantle democratic checks and balances, silence opposition voices, and concentrate power in the hands of a few elite individuals, thereby endangering the sovereignty…

In SummaryAs of 2025, the total assets managed by African Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are estimated to be around $300 billion.In 2025, the largest sovereign wealth fund in Africa is led by Ethiopia with $46 billion, followed by Algeria with $13 billion, and Zambia with $6 billion. Increasingly, African SWFs are channeling capital into national infrastructure such as roads, power plants, and digital hubs.Deep Dive!!As Africa continues to navigate complex economic transitions, ranging from commodity dependency to the urgent need for infrastructure and climate resilience, Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are emerging as powerful tools for long-term national development. Sovereign Wealth Funds are…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, June 12, 2025, dismissed widespread concerns that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is working toward establishing a one-party state, declaring that such fears are unfounded and “ring in error.” Speaking during a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Tinubu responded directly to critics warning against the monopolisation of political power by the APC. “To those who ring the alarm that the APC is intent on a one-party state, I offer you a most personal promise. While your alarm may be as a result of your panic, it…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have confirmed the killing of a notorious terror suspect identified as Auta during a military operation in Zamfara State on June 10. According to counter-intelligence analyst Zagalo Makama, who disclosed the development via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the operation took place in Kunchi Kalgo town, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was part of a larger offensive under the code name Operation Forest Yakin, aimed at dismantling terror networks in the region. Makama stated that two other individuals, identified as Abdul Jamilu and a third person known simply as…

In a symbolic gesture, President Tinubu conferred national honours on several fallen and living icons of Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle, asserting that their sacrifices “weaved the culture of democracy into the very fabric of our nation.” “As we mark a twenty-sixth year of unbroken democracy, it is right to honour those who have made sacrifices in the past, braving all the odds and the guns to ensure we have a regime of democracy in our country,” President Tinubu declared. The highlight of the ceremony was the conferment of national honours on dozens of distinguished Nigerians, many of whom paid the ultimate…

Ahead of the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations, a faction of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to grant amnesty to 1,335 repentant nonviolent pro-Biafra agitators. The group noted that Tinubu will not only be heralded as a hero of Nigeria’s democracy, but he will also etch his legacy in gold as the President who courageously addressed the Biafra agitation and resolved essential issues concerning the Igbo people. In a statement yesterday in Abakaliki, the National Deputy President of the faction, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, noted that the amnesty becomes necessary so that those who…

Angela Onwuzoo In a move to tackle preventable child deaths, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas has donated a fully equipped Neonatal Ward and a renovated Intensive Care Unit at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State. The donation, part of NLNG’s multi-billion-naira Hospital Support Programme seeks to reduce Nigeria’s disturbing under-five mortality by improving healthcare delivery. The World Bank stated recently that Nigeria was among the countries with the highest rates of infant mortality and child marriage in the world. The upgraded FMC Asaba facility now boasts of world-class treatment areas, including neonatal and ICU suites, recovery rooms, prep zones, automated…