Tag: June 12
June 24 in Nigerian history: Ibrahim Babangida annuls June 12 Poll
On June 24, 1993, General Ibrahim Babangida annulled the presidential election held, citing "irregularities" and halting the country's…
June 12: Why Nigeria’s Democracy Day feels different in 2026
June 12 has always carried weight in Nigeria’s national memory, a date tied to ballots, broken expectations, political…
June 12: Tinubu awards national honours to Dasuki, Dele Alake, Kolade Otitoju, 47 others [FULL LIST]
As part of the commemoration of democracy day, the Nigerian government has awarded national honours to fifty Nigerians.…
2026 Democracy day speech: What president Tinubu said about Economy, Insecurity, and INEC
National reflection on Democracy Day in Nigeria is never a routine moment, it is a point where the…
June 12 History: Why Nigeria Changed Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12
Every June 12, Nigeria pauses. Schools and federal offices close, the president addresses the nation, and across social…
Democracy Day: Nigerian Govt declares public holiday
As part of the commemoration of democracy day, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Friday, June 12,…
Democracy Day, Benue Killings, Tax Bills: Events That Shaped June
As June comes to a close, Within Nigeria brings you a summary of the key events that shaped…
DSS Lagos Assembly Invasion, Osun State Violence, IBB’s Autobiography: Events That Shaped February
Some events have rocked the month of February, becoming topical issues. Within Nigeria has analysed some of these…
25th civil rule: ‘Bad electricity, gunboat democracy, hunger’ – Nigerians decry hardship and demand good governance
It was a show of lamentation and a pensive declaration of extreme hardship as Nigerians stormed the streets…
BREAKING: FG declares June 12 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day Celebration.…
BREAKING: Judge who annulled June 12 poll dies
The Judge who annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election, presumed to be the freest and fairest in…
JUNE 12: Obasanjo owes Nigerians explanation on why he shunned Democracy Day celebration – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken on the absence of former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the June 12 Democracy…