President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a historic speech to a joint session of the National Assembly on Democracy Day, June 12, 2025, celebrating the resilience of Nigeria’s democracy and outlining his administration’s vision for the future. 🏛 Defending Democracy President Tinubu praised the National Assembly for its unwavering commitment to democracy. He cited past examples…
ABUJA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed claims that his administration is working to establish a one-party state in Nigeria, assuring that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains open to new members from other political parties. Speaking during a special joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day on Thursday, the President stated:…
In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his scheduled nationwide broadcast for Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary, opting instead to address the nation directly from the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12. In a statement released on Wednesday, Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information and Public Relations, explained that the cancellation was due…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly extended an open invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party will gladly welcome him if he decides to defect. The President made the statement on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Arterial Road N16…
The Nigerian Senate is considering a major legislative proposal that could relocate the venue of future presidential inaugurations from Eagle Square to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. In addition, the Senate is pushing to institutionalize an annual presidential address on June 12, in recognition of the day’s deep historical and democratic significance. The Senate…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has firmly declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s alleged political misdemeanors cannot be overlooked, even if he decides to join the party. This statement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by Tony Okocha, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Rivers State. Okocha was responding to Governor…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the current state of Nigeria’s democracy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Obi declared that Nigeria is no longer operating under democratic principles, citing recent political events in Edo and Rivers States as evidence. “There is no…
In a significant political shakeup, several top members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable internal crises and a loss of political direction within the PDP. The defection, which took place on Monday, marks one of the most substantial exits from the…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he has forgiven Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, putting an end to speculations about a political fallout between the two influential figures in Lagos APC politics. During a closed-door reconciliation meeting held on Saturday, Tinubu stated, “It’s all over now. All is forgiven,” addressing the…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to overhaul its South-South zonal and state leadership structures in a decisive move to remove disloyal members and prevent further defections, as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. A reliable source within the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke to NAIJABLOGDAILY…
