Chief Olu Falae, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and 1999 presidential candidate, has claimed he was the true winner of the election that marked Nigeria’s return to civilian rule—not General Olusegun Obasanjo. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show during a special Democracy Day broadcast, Falae alleged the 1999 election results were manipulated in favour of Obasanjo. Quoting the findings of his late legal counsel, Chief J.O.K. Ajayi,…

Retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha has formally declared his intention to contest in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, saying this time his ambition is “serious and unwavering.” Speaking during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Al-Mustapha who once served as Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha spoke extensively on issues of democracy, security, and governance in Nigeria. “God willing, I only tested it, but this…

Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North, has publicly expressed regret for his past criticism of former President Goodluck Jonathan, admitting that he was naive at the time. The Kaduna lawmaker noted that he failed to realise that Nigeria had a good governance under Jonathan due to his naivety. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Bello, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir…

Jamiu Abiola, son of late democracy icon Chief MKO Abiola, has said that Nigeria would have achieved far greater economic progress had his father been allowed to assume the presidency following his victory in the annulled 1993 general election. Speaking on Thursday during a special June 12 Democracy Day broadcast on Channels Television, Jamiu lamented what he described as a lost opportunity for national advancement during a period of global…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on some Nigerians to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The conferment of the national honours was announced by the President on Thursday while addressing the nation. Those honoured include: Kudirat Abiola, the heroine of the June 12 struggle; Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, has announced his retirement as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The retirement will take effect on 16 June 2025, according to a statement issued by the Company Secretary, Temitope Hassan. His departure brings to a close two decades of leadership that significantly influenced the company’s trajectory, market dominance, and governance structure. READ ALSO: Dangote urges govt to…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s resolve to address the housing deficit in the state through strategic and innovative measures aimed at boosting the real estate sector. Speaking at the 75th World Congress of the International Real Estate Federation, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, the governor, represented by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai—highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to transform the housing…

Nigeria commemorated June 12 as Democracy Day, marking 26 years since civilian governance returned to the country. During this period, five presidents have led the nation through successive electoral cycles that reshaped leadership across federal and state levels. Initially observed on May 29 to celebrate the inauguration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999, Democracy Day was shifted to June 12 by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018. The change honoured…

The National Leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has called on Nigerian leaders and citizens to revisit the foundational principles of federalism as outlined in the 1963 Constitution, describing it as the most effective framework for fostering national unity and sustainable development. In a statement released on Wednesday to commemorate Democracy Day, Fasoranti urged the country to adopt the 1963 Republican Constitution, which, he said, promotes…

By Adeniyi Yusuf Amid Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day celebrations, the Take It Back Movement and other civic groups have began demonstration in some parts of the country and Abuja. The protests are timed to coincide with President Bola Tinubu’s address to a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives today, an appearance that replaces the traditional Democracy Day broadcast to the nation. In a statement released Wednesday, Segun…

Two prominent political leaders in Cross River State Barrister Alphonsus Eba of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Barrister Venatius Ikem of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have added their voices to the growing call for a single six-year term for Nigeria’s president and state governors. Speaking in separate exclusive interviews on Thursday to mark Democracy Day, both party chairmen emphasised the need for reform, stating that a single term…

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with representatives from 15 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to coordinate plans and security arrangements for this year’s Democracy Day commemorations. In a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, it was revealed that the meeting focused on ensuring public safety, law and order during the events scheduled for 12 June. According…