By Ayomide Otitoju JMG, a key player in Nigeria’s electromechanical and power solutions sector, has joined Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day, reaffirming its commitment to national progress through innovation and infrastructure development. In a message marking the June 12 celebration, Group General Manager Rabi Jammal highlighted the significance of the day in reflecting on Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Nigerians’ right to free speech, urging security agencies to respect dissenting voices and refrain from targeting critics of his administration. Delivering his Democracy Day address before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, the President said democracy must accommodate opposing views,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to mark the 2024 Democracy Day at the National Assembly Complex, calling it a powerful endorsement of democratic institutions. Speaking during a joint session of the 10th National Assembly on Wednesday, Saraki described the venue choice as “symbolic,” stating that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Assembly has formally designated June 12 as the official day for the President of Nigeria to deliver an annual address to a joint session of the legislature. The historic decision was made on Thursday during a special Democracy Day sitting at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, where President Bola…
By Aypmide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on violent crime, with coordinated operations in Katsina and Delta States resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims, the neutralisation of suspected criminals, and the recovery of illegal arms and ammunition. In Katsina State, security operatives thwarted a kidnap…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its bold economic reforms, describing them as critical interventions that averted a total collapse of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking during The Platform, a special Democracy Day event organised by The Covenant Nation…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would continue to welcome members of the opposition who choose to join its fold, adding that it is not the party’s responsibility to resolve internal crises in rival political camps. Speaking at a joint session of the National Assembly to…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the nation commemorates Democracy Day, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has extended heartfelt greetings to Nigerians while reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the people of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos State. In a statement released on Wednesday, OmoBarca described June 12 as a defining moment in Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The French Senate is expected to approve a landmark bill on Tuesday aimed at regulating the fast fashion industry, with measures including a ban on advertising and financial penalties for companies deemed environmentally harmful. The bill, which received overwhelming support in the lower house National Assembly in March 2024, is widely seen…