Tag: 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…
Nigeria won’t know peace until MKO Abiola killers are prosecuted, says Fani-Kayode
Former Nigeria Aviation Minister and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Femi Fani-Kayode Wednesday called for the…
DSS stops June 12 rally in Ibadan; arrests three
Officers of the Department of State Service (DSS) on Wednesday stopped a gathering organised by the Yoruba Summit…
June 12: Buhari hosts World leaders to Gala Night
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night hosted World leaders to dinner and gala night ahead of Wednesday’s maiden…
Senate endorses June 12 as Democracy Day
The upper chamber unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives on the passage of a bill seeking to…
NASS approve June 12 as Democracy Day
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed the immediate gazetting of his order that the Democracy Day should now…
My Father Gave His Life For You – MKO Abiola’s Daughter Slams Dino Melaye
While speaking during a Channels TV programme, Tundun Abiola, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, slammed Kogi…