Former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim wants Nigerian leaders to give young people real power during decision making. He spoke about Democracy Day and said the country needs laws that promise youth positions at every government level. Ohakim thinks young Nigerians should help make important choices instead of just working as helpers. The former governor wrote a special message for the 2025 democracy celebration. He believes Nigeria wastes talent when it keeps young people away from leadership roles.
More than 70 percent of Nigerians are under age 35 but older men still control most political power. Ohakim called this situation a democratic problem that the country must fix quickly. Young people have shown they can create change through...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave special awards to Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other activists who died fighting for their rights. The president honored these heroes during Democracy Day celebrations on Thursday. He also awarded Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige, and former President Shehu Musa Yar'Adua after their deaths. Many other democracy fighters received recognition for their brave work. These awards help heal old wounds from Nigeria's difficult past.
The military government of Sani Abacha killed Saro-Wiwa and his friends back in 1995. They accused the activists of murder but many people believed this was wrong. The other eight men who died were Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera, Felix Nuate, Baribor Bera, Barinem...
Kano State wants to stop new polio diseases across all 44 local areas before December 2025 ends. Dr Muhammad Nasiru runs the Primary Health Care Board and promises health workers will focus on problem spots. Ungogo Local Government has many people who refuse vaccines and security troubles block vaccination teams in Sumaila, Doguwa, Kunchi and Tsanyawa areas. Four new polio cases appeared at Bunkure, Warawa and Kano Municipal locations.
The state starts vaccination drives from June 14 to 18 at Bunkure Local Government first. All children under five years old will receive the vaccine shots during both campaign rounds. All 19 northern states will join the vaccination push to meet Nigeria's December target date.
UNICEF demands Kano State...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised former President Muhammadu Buhari for making June 12 the official Democracy Day. Tinubu spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday about how important this change was for Nigeria. He said Buhari helped heal the country and fixed old political mistakes. The president called it a bold move that honored people who fought for freedom. Buhari recognized the 1993 election that military leaders had cancelled.
Tinubu remembered his days fighting against military rule during the 1990s. He felt emotional standing before lawmakers and talking about democracy struggles. The president promised to protect what freedom fighters achieved for Nigeria. He said his government will keep making democracy stronger for all citizens...
Abass Daniyan and his manager Abubakar Issa returned home safe Wednesday after spending weeks with kidnappers. Armed men took the two men from their gas station on May 10 near Ndeji town. Family members told reporters the victims came back to their community without harm. The men run Daniyan Saba Petroleum filling station together.
Kidnappers asked for 200 million naira but received about 100 million naira before letting the victims go. Nobody could confirm if the families paid the full amount demanded. Both men visited the Emir of Lafiagi at his palace after their release. The kidnapping happened near Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu laughed at opposition parties during his Democracy Day speech. He told lawmakers that watching the Peoples Democratic Party struggle makes him happy. The president said opposition groups are fighting among themselves and causing their problems. He denied claims that his All Progressives Congress wants only one political party in Nigeria. Tinubu promised he never tried to change party rules with election officials.
The president told worried opposition leaders to fix their parties instead of making up fears. He said parties losing members should look at their internal problems first. Tinubu refused to help opposition groups solve their troubles and said their confusion brings him joy. He wants political...
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola spoke about how important laws are for Nigerian democracy. He hosted a special event called The Platform where he talked about the 1993 election. Fashola said MKO Abiola would have become president if leaders had followed proper rules. The former governor blamed the election crisis on people who broke the law. He wanted everyone to see how law and order work together.
MKO Abiola ran for president under the Social Democratic Party during that famous election. Many people believed he won the vote because it was very fair and honest. General Ibrahim Babangida led the military government and cancelled the election results. Years later Babangida admitted that Abiola really did win the race...
President Bola Tinubu gave special awards to people who fought for democracy during Democracy Day celebrations. He spoke to lawmakers and honored many heroes who helped Nigeria become a democratic country. The president said these brave people deserved recognition after 26 years of continuous democracy. He wanted to remember those who risked their lives to bring freedom to Nigeria. These awards show how much the country values those who stood up for what was right.
Kudirat Abiola received the highest honor after her death. She was the wife of MKO Abiola who many believe won the 1993 presidential election. The president called her a hero of the June 12 struggle. Humphrey Nwosu also got an award for his work as the election official...
Edgars Stores fights back against Zimbabwe's worst drought since 1982 and economic problems. Chief Executive Sevious Mushosho told business experts the company focuses on local partnerships and making products inside the country. The retail chain opened six new cash-only stores last year with items priced between one and ten dollars. Bank interest rates climbed higher and suppliers demanded payment faster during tough times. The company used internal factories to avoid supply chain breakdowns.
Zimbabwe's new ZiG currency caused landlords to demand rent payments using US dollars instead of local money. Energy costs and local government fees jumped 60 percent after the currency change. Informal traders compete hard against formal...
