Democracy must bring real impact, not just elections
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day 2025, the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for a redefinition of democracy—one that goes beyond the periodic exercise of voting to deliver concrete development, uphold justice, and protect the dignity of all citizens. Reflecting on the significance of June 12, Senator Natasha paid tribute to the late […]
Heavy security as protesters gather in Lagos for June 12 demonstration
A large number of police officers, including personnel from the Nigeria Police Force’s Area F Division, have been deployed on Thursday morning as protesters began to gather at the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos to commemorate June 12 Democracy Day. The demonstrators, made up of civil society organisations and pro-democracy activists, assembled to express dissatisfaction with […]
