Month: June 2025

The National Assembly Complex was placed under tight security on Thursday morning ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled address to a joint session in commemoration of Democracy Day. As early as 6 am, a significant deployment of security operatives had taken positions across the sprawling complex. Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies were seen conducting rigorous security checks on vehicles and individuals seeking access […]

The Federal Government has decided to cancel the military parade that was to commemorate the 26th Democracy Day, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025. In a statement released by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the committee’s Director, Information & Public Relations, said President Bola Tinubu will address the nation at 7am, on Thursday. He stated that President Tinubu will participate in a special joint session of the National […]

The Federal Government has released the official programme of events for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration scheduled for Thursday, June 12. According to a statement by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy Day, this year’s celebration will begin with a national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by 7:00 a.m The President’s address is expected to highlight the progress of the nation’s democratic journey, ongoing reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged  early morning thunderstorms on Wednesday  over parts of Taraba, Kaduna and Adamawa in the northern region. It anticipated thunderstorms with rain over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Gombe and Bauchi states later in the day. According to it, early morning thunderstorms […]

The National Assembly has revealed plans to initiate a bill to ensure that Presidents-elect are sworn in the arcade of the National Assembly. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele shared this development on Tuesday in Abuja, while responding to questions during the June 12 Democracy Day anniversary. Bamidele said that the legislation was part of efforts to strengthen the country’s democracy. In line with these initiatives, the National Assembly has invited President […]

The current increase in the prices of drivers’ licenses and number plates has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians, with many expressing concerns over the financial burden amidst ongoing economic challenges. The joint tax board recently approved a new price structure for driver’s licenses and number plates in Nigeria which took effect from June 8,2025. According to the statement, the decision was made to ensure the sustainability of the licensing system […]