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President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 51 eminent Nigerians, including media icons, pro-democracy activists and retired military officers, in commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day. This online medium reports that the President announced the awards in a nationwide broadcast marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria. Tinubu paid tribute to the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, and other icons of the pro-democracy struggle. He said although Nigeria’s democracy was not perfect, it remained the ultimate vehicle for national development. Prominent among those listed for national honours were National Democratic Coalition chieftains,…

Senator Seriake Dickson has said he is more qualified to contest for Nigeria’s presidency than leading opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, while insisting that he chose not to seek the office. Dickson made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he addressed questions about the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), its leadership, and the party’s relationship with Obi. The senator said the NDC provided its platform to Obi without demanding any payment, stressing that the party and its leadership deserved recognition for making him the sole presidential candidate. According to him,…

Access Bank has come under public scrutiny following allegations by a customer over a disputed loan facility and difficulties in obtaining account records, prompting concerns about transparency and customer service practices within the financial institution. The concerns were amplified by the President of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria (BCAN), Dr. Uju Ogunbunka, who warned that unresolved customer complaints could affect the bank’s reputation and customer confidence. The controversy stems from claims made by Lydia Okodogbe, who alleged that after securing a loan from the bank in November 2022, she repeatedly sought detailed statements relating to the facility but was…

Residents of Suleja in Niger State were thrown into panic on Wednesday following reports of an alleged bandits invasion scare in the Chaza area, forcing schoolchildren and teachers to flee for safety amid fears of an impending attack. A resident who spoke to SaharaReporters described scenes of confusion and fear as parents, pupils, and residents reportedly scrambled to escape after the alarm was raised about the presence of bandits in the community. According to the source, the incident occurred while it was raining in Suleja, worsening the panic as children rushed out of schools and residents sought refuge. The source…

A nationwide protest has been scheduled for June 12 against worsening national insecurity, severe economic hardship, and a sharp drop in living standards across the federation. Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has partnered with 16 civil society organizations to lead the mass mobilization. The coalition—comprising trade unions, youth groups, social movements, and faith-based organizations—noted that the demonstration is timed to coincide with Nigeria’s annual Democracy Day. Recall that the date was designated by the federal government to honor Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. According to the…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on security to address the growing threat of terrorism and banditry across the country. Atiku made the call while reacting to the recent attack on a school in Kogi State, describing the incident as a threat to education and national development. “It is high time the Federal Government declared a state of emergency to empower commanders with more freedom to act decisively and proactively with these monsters in the county,” Atiku said through his media office in…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the huge amount of money allegedly being spent by politicians to secure electoral victories, revealing that some governorship aspirants spend between N20 billion and N30 billion during the election process. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday while delivering a lecture at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. The event was organised by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies as part of discussions on preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to the EFCC boss, the rising cost of politics has become a serious…

The Presidency has intensified its criticism of former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, declaring that he does not have what it takes to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the remarks in a statement shared on his verified X account on Wednesday. The presidential aide described Obi as a “copy-and-paste politician” and argued that the former governor lacks the leadership record to challenge Tinubu. According to Onanuga, Obi failed to demonstrate exceptional leadership during his eight years as governor of Anambra…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again arraigned controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO. Blessing CEO was brought before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, over alleged N13 million fraud linked to a cancer fundraising scheme and falsification of a cancer diagnosis report. The arraignment followed multiple petitions from individuals and organisations, including the Nigeria Cancer Society. In a statement shared on Instagram, the EFCC said it filed “a fresh six count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retaining the proceeds”. “The petitioners allegedly made donations to…

David Umahi, Minister of Works has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Lokoja highway to fully mobilise to the site or face possible prosecution by anti-graft and law enforcement agencies. CITYNEWS NIGERIA reports that Umahi warned that contractors who have received government funds but failed to deliver on their obligations would no longer be tolerated. “If you are holding the money of the Federal Government, you have to bring it out and do the job, or we start going to the police and the EFCC,” the minister said. Umahi, who spoke on Tuesday during an…