June 12: Why we dispersed protesters —Police
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Saturday justified the decision by its men to disperse protesters at the Gudu Area of the nation’s capital, Abuja The PUNCH had reported…
FG suspends salaries of 331 civil servants
The Federal Government says it has suspended the salaries of 331 civil servants for failure to update their Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System as was directed. Mr Mahmuda Mamman,…
Osun CSOs Accuse Police of Harassing Members
The Osun Civil Societies Coalition has condemned in strong term the harassment of strong members of the organization, by overzealous policemen during the celebration of June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day,…
June 12: End attacks on peaceful protesters, Amnesty tells FG
Civil society organisation, Amnesty International, has called on the Federal Government to end attacks on peaceful protesters in Nigeria. The group made this known in a statement on Saturday, stressing…
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Bans Nigerians, Others For 2021 Hajj
The Saudi Arabia government has banned Nigerians and others outside its Kingdom from 2021 Hajj. The Saudi Arabia government made the announcement through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on…
Democracy Day: Activities Hold Rally In Osun, Call For Better Nigeria
Members of Civil society coalition on Saturday held a peaceful rally at the popular Oke-fia roundabout in osogbo capital of Osun. The groups condemned the spate of killings, kidnapping and…
June 12: Comedian Mr Macaroni joins protesters in Lagos
Popular comedian Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has joined protesters at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area, the venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos…
Just in : June 12: Fight breaks out among #IStandWithBuhari protesters in Abuja
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…
Just in : Police tear-gas June 12 protesters
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…
BREAKING: Police Surround Gani Fawehinmi Park of Lagos June12 protest
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad have surrounded the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, the venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos State. About three Hilux Vehicles and two…
BREAKING: My commitment to democratic culture remains strong, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says his commitment to democratic values remains resolute. The ex-military-leader-turned-president spoke on Saturday morning during his June 12 Democracy Day Broadcast. He said,…
Democracy Day: President Buhari Speak To Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday speak to Nigerians as the country marks Democracy Day on June 12. It was gathered that the address which was televised nationwide, lasted for just…
Parliamentary Workers Suspend Strike
Parliamentary Workers Call Off Strike The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has suspended its strike after forty-five days. PASAN stated that the call off will allow allow the implementation…
Nigerians must stand against insurrectionists, killers –Tinubu
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day today, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to stand against insurrectionists and killers destroying the country’s democratic…
BREAKING: I’m also dealing with bandits in the language they understand, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says those accusing him of sparing bandits and terrorists in Nigeria are being unfair. According to the President, he is also treating bandits…
JUST IN: Buhari to address Nigerians on June 12
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 7 am to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the…
June 12: Osun Civil Society Coalition calls for Peace
June 12: Osun Civil Society Coalition calls for Peace Osun Civil Societies Coalition in Osun State has urged residents in the State of Osun to celebrates democracy day coming in…
We are ready to meet with Nigerian govt —Twitter
Social media giant, Twitter, said it has informed the Nigerian government of its willingness to meet over the suspension placed on its platform in the country. The Federal Government had…
BREAKING: Disregard sit-at-home order, no June 12 protest in Lagos, police tell residents
The Lagos State Police Command says it is not aware of any planned protest in Lagos State to commemorate the 2021 Democracy on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The Command, in…
FG reveals details of Twitter’s plots against Nigeria
The Federal Government has justified its action of indefinite suspension of Twitter by giving insights into the several attempts by the microblogging and social networking site to destabilise the country.…