Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 13th June 2025
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 13th June 2025 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>June 12: Nigeria’s Democracy Mockery, Only In Name – LP
ShareThe Labour Party (LP) has described Nigeria’s democracy as a “mockery,” citing the absence of free, fair, and credible elections, which it says remain the heart of any true democratic system. Speaking at a summit in Abuja to mark Democracy Day, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, expressed concern that…
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target=_blank>NGF Pledges To Deepen Democratic Space
ShareThe Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of Democracy Day, reaffirming its commitment to work with all stakeholders to strengthen democratic governance and promote inclusive prosperity. In a statement commemorating the June 12 Democracy Day, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, described the day as a turning point in…
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target=_blank>Democracy Day: Umahi Hails Tinubu’s Achievements
ShareThe Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his achievements in road infrastructure as Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, Umahi praised the equitable distribution of road projects across the six geopolitical zones, describing the President’s leadership as visionary and impactful. “On…
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target=_blank>Fitch, GCR Upgrade Wema Bank’s National Ratings
ShareWema Bank has received rating upgrades from two leading credit rating agencies, Fitch and GCR, in recognition of its strong performance and resilience amid industry challenges. Fitch Ratings upgraded the bank’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(nga)’ from ‘BBB(nga)’, with a Positive Outlook, while affirming its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-’. Similarly, GCR Ratings…
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target=_blank>Afenifere: June 12 Anniversary, Call To Restructure Nigeria
ShareThe pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated Nigerians on the 32nd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, while insisting that restructuring remains the most viable path to Nigeria’s progress and development. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and obtained by New Telegraph, the group honoured the…
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target=_blank>Shettima: Tinubu Inherits Abiola’s Democratic Legacy
ShareVice President Kashim Shettima has said that history has chosen to return the baton in Nigeria’s democratic struggle to one of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s most trusted lieutenants, President Bola Tinubu, decades after the June 12 saga. Shettima noted that while hope remained an enduring legacy of Abiola’s life, it was the…
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target=_blank>Aliko Dangote To Bow Out As Chairman Of Dangote Sugar Refinery
ShareIn a major leadership transition, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced the retirement of its founder and Chairman, Aliko Dangote, from the Board, effective June 16, 2025. The announcement was made in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on June 11, highlighting the company’s commitment to sound corporate governance and structured succession…
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s Petrol Import Bill Declines By 54% In Q1 2025
ShareNigeria’s petrol import bill fell significantly in the first quarter of 2025, dropping by 54% year-on-year to ₦1.76 trillion ($1.2 billion) from ₦3.81 trillion ($2.6 billion) recorded in Q1 2024, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, obtained by New Telegraph on Thursday, also…
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target=_blank>Gov Okpebholo Urges Reflection, Unity On Democracy Day
ShareThe Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has called on residents of Edo and Nigerians at large to reflect on the enduring lessons of June 12 and renew their commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and national unity. In a statement commemorating Democracy Day, Governor Okpebholo described June 12 as a powerful symbol…
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target=_blank>Democracy Day: Dickson Tackles Tinubu, Akpabio Over Undemocratic Rule In Rivers
ShareFormer Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Thursday took a swipe at President Bola Tinubu for remaining silent on the “undemocratic governance” currently unfolding in Rivers State, during his Democracy Day address to the National Assembly. Speaking to journalists shortly after the joint session of the…
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