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President Tinubu Urged to Fulfil Restructuring Promise as Calls for Regionalisation Resurface

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

Former presidential candidate of the Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA), Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has renewed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to implement long-standing proposals on restructuring and regionalisation, describing it as a timely reminder of commitments he

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June 12: Credible Elections Are a Fundamental Human Right, Not a Privilege – NHRC

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (OFR, SAN), has declared that credible elections are a fundamental human right that must be guaranteed to every citizen, rather than a privilege granted by those in power. In a statement commemorating the significance of June 12, Ojukwu […]

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ActionAid Says June 12 Democratic Promise Remains Unfulfilled Amid Poverty, Rights Violations

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns over what it describes as the country’s failure to fully realize the democratic ideals symbolized by June 12, warning that shrinking civic space, rising poverty, insecurity and weak governance threaten the nation’s democratic future. In a statement issued to mark the June 12 celebration, the […]

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Driving 756km to watch soccer god, Messi

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, June 12, 2026) Cool fire emits from the potted plant in the backyard at night; it is the glowworm. A yawn, roll on the back, with four powerful paws playfully punching the air; it is the lion, king of the jungle. Water gently hits the shore, […]

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Tinubu Defends Reforms, Vows to Crush Terrorism in Democracy Day Address

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday used his 2026 Democracy Day address to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions, defeating insecurity, and delivering economic prosperity through ongoing reforms.Addressing the nation to mark June 12, Tinubu celebrated Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic

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Zulum Targets Closure of Borno’s Largest IDP Camp as Resettlement Drive Enters Final Phase

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced plans to shut down the Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, the largest displacement facility in Borno outside Maiduguri, within the next month, marking a major milestone in the state’s efforts to end years of mass displacement caused by insurgency. The governor made the declaration on Thursday […]