Security Operatives on Wednesday manned the Chief MKO Abiola and Gani Fawehinmi ‘Freedom state’ Parks in Ojota, in Lagos to forestall a breakdown of law and order during events to mark the maiden edition of the June 12 Democracy Day celebration in the state.
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The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has granted amnesty to 35 convicted prisoners in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day, June 12.
Former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation, Tunde Disu, on Tuesday described the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election as a sports philanthropist without a rival.
Chieftains of the National Democratic Coalition on Monday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to convene an ethnic nationalities conference on the way forward for Nigeria.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday at the Presidential Villa, signed the Public Holidays Act Amendment Bill into law.
Conveners of the June 12 Pro-Democracy Movement, an umbrella body for pro-democracy leaders, activists and stakeholders associated with the pro-democracy struggles initiated on June 12, 1993, have charged its members and allies all over Nigeria not to engage in any panicky measures over the growing insecurity and tension in the country, but to await the outcome of a broad national consultations of the leaders of the Action Group of Pro-National Conference Organisations scheduled to be announced on June 19.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the upcoming maiden June 12 Democracy Day celebration as “triumph of people’s will after decades of subversion”.
The Bible reveals that a living dog is better than a dead lion. Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was the lion who died for the flowering of our democratic renewal. Abiola presents a complex portraiture for any writer. His memory is sharply emotive.
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams on Friday, lauded the Senate approval of June 12 as Democracy day and described it as victory for democracy.
The Senate Committee on Banking and Finance on Thursday screened Omolola Abiola-Edewor for re-appointment as Executive Director, Corporate Services, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Jamiu Abiola, son of late Chief MKO Abiola, has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for “benefitting on his father’s blood” but neglecting to recognise his contribution to Nigeria’ democracy.
Hajiya Ireti Kingibe, former wife of one-time Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babagana Kingibe, has denied that her husband abandoned MKO Abiola at the height of the struggle to validate the result of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Abiola emerged following the withdrawal of other aspirants from the race in acknowledgement of her popularity in the constituency and among members of the party
What Buhari’s interview precipitated was our final closure and proscription. We just heard it on radio. We had advertised that we were coming out with the Buhari interview and of course, we also tried to whet appetites by disclosing some of the things Buhari said in the interview
Agbakoba, also a former President, Nigeria Bar Association, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.
The President’s action has been described as a bribe for the South West vote and a mocking portrait of him with strong Yoruba tribal marks has gone viral. There’s a lot that I disagree with about Buhari’s government, the main points being its double-standards, insularity, cult worship and its disdain for dissent.
Osibogun said the timely declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari, no matter the political motivation, has put to rest the debate on the ideal party to hoist the flag of third force movement ahead of the 2019 general elections.
Abiola was a well known, highly respected and celebrated philanthropist, detribalized Nigerian who was non-discriminatory in his association with the major religions in Nigeria. It was then little wonder that when he contested the election in 1993, Nigerians from all walks of life irrespective of tribe and religion voted massively for him.
Adams made the assertion at the 25th anniversary of June 12. 1993, Presidential Election organised by the Oodua People’s Congress in Lagos State.
Adedibu died on June 11, 2008 and was buried June 12 in accordance with Islamic rites.