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Jun
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
“Door-To-Door For Tinubu” – Tompolo-Led Group Pledges 10 Million Votes For President

“Door-To-Door For Tinubu” – Tompolo-Led Group Pledges 10 Million Votes For President

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
“Door-to-door For Tinubu” – Tompolo-Led Group Pledges 10 Million Votes For President The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, a socio-political group supporting President Bola Tinubu, says it is committed to mobilising 10 million votes to secure his re-election in 2027. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday during an event to mark Democracy Day, Sunday Adekanbi, protem national coordinator of the group, called on Nigerians to join the movement to “sustain the momentum of progress.” Adekanbi said President Tinubu had, in two years, positioned Nigeria as a global economic force and a model of democratic governance. His words: “In just two years,…
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Jun
13
2025
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Hearty Congratulations To Senate President And Deputy Speaker On Their Conferment Of National Honours By President Tinubu

Hearty Congratulations To Senate President And Deputy Speaker On Their Conferment Of National Honours By President Tinubu

News Flash, National Assembly, Personality, Politics
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY SPEAKER ON THEIR CONFERMENT OF NATIONAL HONOURS BY PRESIDENT TINUBU I join millions of Nigerians in extending my hearty congratulations to His Excellency, DISTINGUISHED SENATOR Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate President of Nigeria and Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives on their conferment of GRAND COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF NIGER, GCON and COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC, CFR, respectively, by His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The conferment of the prestigious National Honours to the…
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Jun
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Glamour, Razmatazz As Abiriba Community Hosts Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR In A Grand Reception Ceremony In Enyimba Township Stadium Aba

Glamour, Razmatazz As Abiriba Community Hosts Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR In A Grand Reception Ceremony In Enyimba Township Stadium Aba

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
ABIRIBA COMMUNAL IMPROVEMENT UNION (ACIU) GRAND CIVIC RECEPTION CEREMONY, ABA. The Grand Civic Reception Ceremony held at the Enyimba Township Stadium, Aba, marked a momentous occasion as the Abiriba Community and the Executive Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Eleanya Kalu Kalu, formally welcomed the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The event drew a large crowd of dignitaries, traditional rulers, community leaders, and all Abiribarians within the state, reflecting the immense support and admiration for the Governor's leadership in Abia State In his address, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu commended Governor Otti for…
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Jun
12
2025
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The Priceless Treasure Of Democracy: Being Governor Otti’s 2025 Democracy Day Celebration Speech

The Priceless Treasure Of Democracy: Being Governor Otti’s 2025 Democracy Day Celebration Speech

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
THE PRICELESS TREASURE OF DEMOCRACY Message by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, to Mark the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration in Abia State on June 12, 2025 My People, I bring heartfelt greetings to your homes and wherever you may be this morning on the occasion of the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. We thank the Almighty God for bringing us to the solemn occasion of another June 12, a date that has increasingly become synonymous with the Nigerian political renaissance. Today offers us an invitation to reflect on our democratic journey as a country, especially since the dawn of the Fourth…
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Jun
12
2025
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25 Takeaways From President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

25 Takeaways From President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
25 Takeaways From Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday addressed a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming his commitment to preserving democratic governance while highlighting key economic reforms and honouring heroes of the June 12 struggle. In a speech that spanned national unity, economic recovery, and political inclusiveness, the president dismissed rumours of a one-party agenda, pledged continued security reforms, and announced posthumous national honours for late pro-democracy activists, including Kudirat Abiola and Ken Saro-Wiwa. Here are 25 takeaways from Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech: June 12 as Democracy Day: Tinubu…
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Jun
12
2025
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President Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day (Full Speech)

President Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day (Full Speech)

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
FULL SPEECH: Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol:With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we…
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Jun
12
2025
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Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi

Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi

FGN, Interviews, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of being hypocritical and playing politics rather than working to better the lives of Nigerians. He made the comment during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday as Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12. According to him, ongoing political activities in the country in the last two years are pointers to the next general election. Obi, who at first paid homage to the late MKO Abiola, said the politicians…
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Jun
12
2025
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Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure

Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure

Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure Protesters took to the streets of Lagos on Thursday to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day, despite a significant deployment of security personnel across key areas of the city. Security operatives, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force, maintained a visible presence at protest sites. Patrol vehicles were positioned strategically to control movement and prevent any potential escalation. The demonstrators, including civil society groups and pro-democracy activists, were gathering to voice concerns over worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In Lagos, protesters gathered under the Ikeja…
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Jun
12
2025
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Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction

Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction

Entertainment, Human Rights, News Flash, People & Events
Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction The powerful legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has once again taken centre stage on the global music scene as the late icon was posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. His children, speaking on behalf of the family, accepted the honour, stating: “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. “His music continues to inspire and unite people across the world.” The Grammy Hall of Fame Award, established to recognise recordings of lasting…
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Jun
12
2025
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Plane With More Than 240 Aboard Crashes

Plane With More Than 240 Aboard Crashes

Mishap, News Flash, Transportation
Plane With More Than 240 Aboard Crashes An Air India passenger plane bound for London with 244 people onboard crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline and local media reported. Visuals on local television channels showed smoke billowing from the crash site near the airport in Ahmedabad, a city with a population of more than 5 million. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, the director general of the directorate of civil aviation, told The Associated Press that Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed into a residential area called Meghani Nagar five minutes after taking off at 1:38…
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