Politics

Jun
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
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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Gov. Otti Commissions 14 Roads In One Day, Says Its A Celebration Of New Epoch

Gov. Otti Commissions 14 Roads In One Day, Says Its A Celebration Of New Epoch

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, People & Events, Politics, Works
GOV. OTTI COMMISSIONS 14 ROADS IN ONE DAY, SAYS ITS A CELEBRATION OF NEW EPOCH. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has commissioned 14 New Road projects rehabilitated by his administration across Aba and its environs. Commissioning of the roads is part of the first phase of the 55 projects the Governor had announced to be either commissioned or flagged off in the coming weeks in the State. Speaking at St. Joseph’s College (CKC), Asa Triangle, Aba, after he had stopped over and commissioned the projects at different points and junctions, Governor Otti described the projects as a celebration of…
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Jun
12
2025
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Aba Women: From Historic Rebellion To Contemporary Socio-Political And Economic Powerhouse (1929-2025)

Aba Women: From Historic Rebellion To Contemporary Socio-Political And Economic Powerhouse (1929-2025)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Aba Women: From Historic Rebellion to Contemporary Socio-Political and Economic Powerhouse (1929-2025) The Aba Women's War of 1929 ignited as a direct response to British colonial oppression, specifically the threat of women's taxation and abuses by imposed "Warrant Chiefs." Sparked by Nwanyeruwa's defiance of a census enumerator in Oloko, the movement rapidly mobilized thousands of women across southeastern Nigeria using the traditional protest tactic of "sitting on a man" (Ogu Umunwaanyi). Despite violent colonial suppression resulting in over 50 deaths, the rebellion succeeded in abolishing the proposed women's tax and dismantling the despised Warrant Chief system, cementing its legacy as…
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Jun
12
2025
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‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ – Dele Momodu Criticizes Wike’s Influence

‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ – Dele Momodu Criticizes Wike’s Influence

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics, Presidency
‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ — Momodu Criticises Wike’s Influence Publisher Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the growing influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting that Nigeria appears to be under dual leadership. Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this on Wednesday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief while reacting to recent political developments involving Wike and President Tinubu. “In fact, right now, it’s looking like we have two presidents in Nigeria. Wike can do anything,” he…
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Jun
10
2025
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We’re Not At War, But Nigerians Are Refugees – Peter Obi

We’re Not At War, But Nigerians Are Refugees – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
We’re Not At War, But Nigerians Are Refugees – Peter Obi The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has decried the growing insecurity and hardship across Nigeria, describing the country as a “crime scene” in dire need of repair. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “Obi: The Political Change Agent”, authored by Ike Abonyi, in Abuja on Tuesday, Obi lamented that although Nigeria is not officially at war, many citizens live like refugees, both within and outside the country. “Today in Nigeria, we’re not officially at war, yet Nigerians are living in IDP…
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Jun
09
2025
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2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement Senator Ali Ndume, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. Ndume said that Tinubu’s political endorsements do not necessarily translate to electoral support from the Nigerian electorates. His comments come less than three weeks after 22 APC governors unanimously endorsed Tinubu’s second-term bid at a gathering held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on May 22. The senator, during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, said he was…
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Jun
08
2025
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June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among eminent Nigerians said to be making a case for suspended Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, behind the scenes, to be returned to his position on or before June 12. Jonathan, according to sources, has engaged President Bola Tinubu in at least one telephone conversation on the need to reinstate the suspended governor on or before June 12 in the spirit of Democracy Day. The president will, according to tradition, address the nation in a broadcast on June 12. Tinubu had, on…
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