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Terrible: Nigerian Man, Emmanuel Onwubiko, jailed 2 years for molesting teenager, 17, in UK, told her It's normal in Nig...
18/06/2025

Terrible: Nigerian Man, Emmanuel Onwubiko, jailed 2 years for molesting teenager, 17, in UK, told her It's normal in Nigeria & Nigerian girls don't report

He squeezed her thighs, touched her v@gin@ and told her not to report because “it is a normal thing in Nigeria, and Nigerian girls don’t report”.

He had been doing this for a while.

They were both colleagues in a psychiatric home.

One time when she was dressing a bed, he grabbed her from behind, squeezed her breasts, and held her b*m.

The final straw was when he pinned her to a wall and aggressively rubbed her thighs and grabbed her v@gin@. She knew it was time to speak up.

She reported to an elderly woman who informed the Police.

She went for a water baptism to get cleansed because the incident affected her physically and psychologically. — He was still denying.

When her father heard it, he brutally attacked Emmanuel in court. He suffered a nose bleed, two chipped teeth, a subdural haemorrhage.

Emmanuel’s lawyer pleaded with the judge to tamper justice with mercy because he has a wife and three kids in Nigeria. — The Judge refused.

The judge added that he will be a registered s** offender for 10 years

Emmanuel Onwubiko is on Student Visa and was hoping to go for his Masters in Education Arts.

𝐏𝐃𝐏 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 Saraki said, “I think we must take him at his words. I mean, he spoke we...
13/06/2025

𝐏𝐃𝐏 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮

Saraki said, “I think we must take him at his words. I mean, he spoke well, saying that he’s not for a one-party state. That’s why we are going around and bringing everybody to come around. So those who say they are under pressure, there is no pressure anymore. So, we’re all for multi-party, and everybody should get their house in order, as he said, he’s not going to help us, so we are going to sort our own house again.

Siblings Hold American Returnee In Captivity In His House In AnambraA real-life Nollywood story happened in a community ...
13/06/2025

Siblings Hold American Returnee In Captivity In His House In Anambra

A real-life Nollywood story happened in a community in Anambra where the siblings of an American returnee, identified as Peter Mokwuah, reportedly held him prisoner in his own house for up to a year, during which he became emaciated and was waiting for death.

The story was shared by the daughter of the victim, Ifunanya Mokwuah, who had to fly back home to Nigeria to rescue his father.

According to Ifunanya, her father lived and worked in New York for 25 years and, upon retirement, decided to go back to his village where he had built a mansion for himself and his family.
All seemed to be well, and he was communicating regularly with his family back in the United States until he suddenly stopped around 2020.
Ifunanya said this was intriguing to her because, as the first daughter, she was very close to her father and could not imagine what could keep her father from calling her for months.
She said many of her calls to her father went unanswered, and when the calls were picked it was by her aunt, who would sometimes say she was cooking in the kitchen and her father was upstairs.

At other times, the aunt would tell her she was out of the house, but that Peter was well, and she would ask him to call her back when she got home. He never did.

After about six months of not hearing from her father directly, Ifunanya was worried stiff, not knowing if he was dead or alive. In a series of videos, wherein Ifunanya shared her testimony, she recalled how the Holy Spirit instructed her she had to visit Nigeria to save her dad, and she obeyed.

He said her dad could never be in need of money because he drew a monthly pension of $5000 (about N7.5m) and had a mansion and cars at his disposal. Upon that, she said she would often send money to him again, especially when they were not hearing from him, thinking that he probably ran out of cash.

Ifunanya said she asked for two weeks off at her place of work and travelled down to Nigeria in January 2022.

She spent part of the holiday in Lagos and proceeded to their village in Enugwu Ukwu, but realised that a truckload of sand had been dumped in front of her father’s gate, making it impossible for any vehicle to enter or depart. That was the first sign of trouble she noticed, but she saw more when she proceeded to climb over the sand and bang the gate.

According to her, her uncle and aunt came out and furiously demanded what she was doing in Nigeria.

“They threw sand on me and called me a pr******te, telling me to go away”, she recalled.

Ifunanya said she refused to leave and insisted on entering her father’s compound. She recalled that the commotion drew the attention of villagers and youths who demanded to know what was happening.
Upon convincing them that she was the first daughter of the owner of the compound, the villagers began to challenge the uncle, called Frances and the aunt, Josephine, asking why they were preventing a daughter from seeing her father.

The crowd reportedly attempted to beat Frances and Josephine for what they called an abomination, but were protected by the elders.
Ifunanya said they were able to enter and access the ground floor of the three-storey mansion her father built in the village.

At that point, Ifunanya said Josephine claimed her father had travelled to Abuja and put a call through to another brother of Peter who stayed in Abuja.

The brother, identified as Uncle Christopher, corroborated the claim that Peter was with him in Abuja, but he stepped out of the house and would call Ifunanya back.

Ifunanya said the Holy Spirit told her it was a lie and that her father was upstairs, and she then insisted that she would like to go upstairs to see her father’s room.

After some resistance, the youths forced their way in and led Ifunanya upstairs, where she found her father on a dirty mattress on the floor.
The legs were already skinny, and his beard and nails were very long and unkempt. Ifunanya said she broke down in tears to see her father in that state. According to her, her father recognised her instantly and was very happy to see her apparently thinking that finally salvation had arrived for him.

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Pov: it happen three years back

12/06/2025

BRIEF REMARK BY FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT, DR. ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, CON, ON THE TOPIC: “THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY IN THE LAST 26 YEARS” AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON DEMOCRACY DAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2025 HELD INSIDE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHAMBERS, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX, ABUJA.

1. I have been given just three minutes to talk on the important topic of the impact of the National Assembly in the last 26 years of democracy in our dear country. Let me therefore quickly acknowledge the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, their deputies, other principal officers, other former presiding officers of the two chambers of the National Assembly here present, and members of the 10th National Assembly. Furthermore, I adopt the protocol already established by the previous speakers.

2. Ladies and gentlemen, permit me to quickly make five points before the time allotted to me expires. First, I congratulate all Nigerians at home and abroad on the 26th anniversary of democracy. This achievement is a result of the sacrifice and perseverance by all of us and as such we deserve a pat on the back for this.

3. Second, let me join all of us in remembering and celebrating our heroes and heroines of democracy who paid different types of prices and those who made various sacrifices to end military rule and return our country to democracy. Without their sacrifice, we will not be here today. From the known political leaders to the unsung and unknown protesters on the streets who lost their lives, limbs, and livelihoods during the fight against military rule. May Almighty God bless all their souls. As we praise those who helped us to achieve this democracy, we also need to commend those who have worked hard to sustain it.

4. Third, I want to commend President Tinubu for choosing to join the National Assembly here in this chamber to celebrate Democracy Day. This symbolic action speaks volumes. This is an acknowledgment of the fact that among the three arms of government, the one that best symbolizes, represents, and exemplifies democracy, is the parliament. Today, the Nigerian leadership did not gather in A*o Rock Villa, or the foyer of the Supreme Court, or the covered seats of Eagle Square to celebrate democracy. We are here in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly to celebrate representative government. Today’s gathering indicates clearly that the legislature is the bedrock of democracy.

5. We all agree that the major responsibility for our generation is the sustenance of democracy and this will depend on how strong we make the legislature and so if we must continue to reinforce our democracy, we must also strengthen this institution. The same parliament had played a key role at critical periods in the life of our country. (a) In the aborted third republic, the same National Assembly in which President Tinubu served as a member faced the nozzle of the guns to resist the attempt to truncate the March to civil rule in 1993. (b) This same National Assembly in its fifth session with its heroic members resisted the attempt to foist a tenure elongation on the country in what is popularly called the third term agenda. The same National Assembly rose to the occasion and voted down the bill. (c) In this same National Assembly, when the country also got entangled in a constitutional crisis, the 6th Assembly came up with the doctrine of necessity to forestall a collapse of the system. (d) Again in this same National Assembly, when we had a period where the executive believed the National Assembly was not even a needed institution, the 8th Assembly put its foot down and insisted on the dictates of constitutional democracy, the presidential system, and the checks and balances inbuilt into it.

6. Let me now say that except we are here to lie to ourselves, we must acknowledge the fact that the National Assembly is gradually becoming a shadow of what a virile and effective parliament should be. We owe it a duty to those who fought for the present democracy that we have and the future generations of Nigeria that will come after us to make the parliamentary institution stronger and more efficient. Today, we seem to be drifting backwards. And we don’t have to go far to find the reason for this sad development. I am convinced that this is not only the fault of the legislature and its leadership. The executive and judiciary have consistently played key roles in undermining and weakening the National Assembly. From interference in its choice of leadership, misunderstanding its oversight role, and taking its occasional ‘No’ as being antagonistic, the National Assembly has often come under unwarranted and systemic attack.

7. I want to make a strong appeal to all of us that we need to consciously work hard to make this institution strong and vibrant. We all need to realise that by its nature, its role and character, the parliament is created to say the truth to power and scrutinize what the executive is doing. Sometimes, it will agree with the executive actions and proposals. Other times, it may disagree. One good thing is that its agreement or disagreement should always be in the protection of national interest not that of personal or partisan interest.

8. The National Assembly should continue to be open to the people who have grievances or opinions on issues to ventilate their views, whether rational, irrational, positive, or sometimes, negative. One of the tenets of democracy is the multiplicity of opinions, freely expressed. If the National Assembly is made helpless and hopeless to the extent that the people cannot find succour there, then they will be left with no option but to run to the streets. And this is dangerous for our democracy.

9. My fifth point is that another way to look at the importance of the National Assembly as the embodiment of our democracy is that the parliament is naturally designed to promote multi-party democracy. The parliamentary culture is so designed that the voting system is ‘AYE’ and ‘NAY’. It is not expected to be one-sided, one party, and one way. It is part of the parliamentary ethos to have the majority and minority votes on any issue. These are indications of different political parties in parliament. While the majority have their way, the minority must have their say. The minority view as represented by the opposition parties is what makes a functional democracy. We need to take note of the significance of that point.

10. Finally, in looking at the next 26 years ahead, we must not forget to also see how we can improve on the participation of our youths in the parliament, particularly following the passage of the Constitutional Bill tagged ‘Not Too Young to Run” Law. The same also applies to the need to devise various means towards significantly improving women's representation in the National Assembly.

11. In closing, let me thank the leadership of the 10th National Assembly for inviting me, despite being a member of the opposition party to come and speak here on this important occasion. If it were to be in another time, they would have been looking at the body language of the President and my invite would have gotten missing. Just as my portrait was missing for four years in the Senate Gallery created for all former presiding officers. It was brought in just recently. I thank my good friend, Senator Godswill Akpabio for that. But in the spirit of parliamentary culture, this does not mean we cannot still disagree on more issues later on in the future.

12. Happy Democracy Day to all Nigerians. God bless our dear country. God bless us all.

END.

12/06/2025

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces,
Federal Republic of ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR
AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF
DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025

THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025

Protocol:

With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people.

Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve.

I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we
had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and
destitution of military rule to take its rightful place as the only mode of
governance of our resilient and beloved people.

With every footstep I took through these hallowed halls up to the
moment I now stand before you, I remembered that we still have much
further to go.

To achieve this progress, we sought an elective office to lead this
nation forward. Thus, I hereby affirm before our Merciful and Almighty God
and all men my resolve to do all that I can to safeguard and build our
democracy as the Divine hand intends for us to do.

Since 2018, we have celebrated Democracy Day on this day; to
commemorate the sacrifices of the men and women who fought to restore
democratic governance to Nigeria.

Let me pay tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari for
reaching back into history to rectify a national misdeed by making June 12
Democracy Day and by officially acknowledging Chief Moshood Kashimawo
Olawale Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe, as the victors and
thus duly elected President and Vice President respectively of Nigeria after
the June 12, 1993 elections.

Year by year, election after election, every time we debate instead of
battle, discuss instead of fight, and argue instead of destroy, we preserve
the institutions of democracy. More importantly, we weave the culture of
democracy into the very fabric of our nation.

Whilst Chief MKO Abiola is June 12's central figure, we must not forget
the long list of those who equally deserve to be called heroes of Nigerian
democracy.

We must celebrate the courage of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola and Pa Alfred
Rewane, both of whom were murdered by agents of military repression. We
also remember the many civil rights activists, journalists, and politicians
imprisoned, exiled, tossed aside, tortured and beaten by the military regime.

We remember Chief Anthony Enahoro, Commodore Dan Suleiman,
Chief Abraham Adesanya, Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Balarabe
Musa, Ganiyu Dawodu, the journalist Bagauda Kaltho, and Commodore
Ndubuisi Kanu. I mention these names not to exclude or degrade the
profound contributions of anyone else, but to illustrate, through these few
heroes, the universality of our pursuit of democracy.

The struggle was never the province of any one group or section of the
country, it was pan-Nigerian in its conception and will be even more pan-
Nigerian as we strive to perfect it.

It is fitting that I come to this chamber. You are the authors of the
people's law, and I must be their faithful implementer. While we may not
always agree, we must forge a way to work together because this is what
democracy demands of us. I pledge myself to this cooperation and ask that
you do the same for the good of our people.

Mr. Chairman, the National Assembly has acted to uphold democratic
ideals at every critical moment in our national history. In 2006, the 5th
National Assembly protected our democracy against an unseemly third-term
bid that would have ripped our constitution apart. In 2010, the National
Assembly, through the doctrine of necessity, opened the door for then-Vice
President Goodluck Jonathan to become the acting President following the
illness of his predecessor.

Even under the military, the National Assembly tried to protect our
democracy. After General Abacha took over power on November 17, 1993,
and dissolved the National Assembly, some of us, led by Senator Ameh
Ebute, the Senate President in the 3rd Republic, defied the General and his
goons to reconvene in the Old Parliament Building in Lagos. We were jailed
for our defiance.

On behalf of a grateful nation, I commend your invaluable role in
lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation.

At this point, I plead for your indulgence so that I may put a terrible rumour to bed.

To those who ring the alarm that the APC is intent on a one-party state,
I offer you a most personal promise. While your alarm may be as a result of
your panic, it rings in error. At no time in the past, nor any instance in the
present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state
as good for Nigeria. I have never attempted to alter any political party
registration with INEC. Equally, my friends, we cannot blame anybody
seeking to bail out of a sinking ship even without a life jacket.

Look at my political history. I would be the last person to advocate such
a scheme. In 2003, when the then-governing party tried to sweep the nation
clean of political opposition through plot and manipulation, I was the last of
the progressive governors standing in my region.

In all their numbers and false grandeur, they boasted of ruling, not
governing, Nigeria for the next half century or more. Where are they now?

Yet, I stood alone. My allies had been induced into defeat. My
adversaries held all the cards that mortal man could carry. Even with all of
that, they could not control our national destiny because fate is written from
above. A greater power did not want Nigeria to become a one-party state
back then. Nigeria will not become such a state now.

The failed effort to create a one-party state placed progressive political
forces on a trajectory to form the APC. It put me on the trajectory which has
brought me before you today. I dare not do such a favour to any political
adversary by repeating the same mistake of political overreach.

A one-party state is not in the offing. Nor should it ever be. That said,
we would be guilty of political malpractice if we closed the door on those from
other parties who now seek to join the APC and I sincerely welcome our
party’s newest members from Delta and Akwa Ibom States led by Governor
Sheriff Oborevwori and Pastor Umo Eno and other members of this National
Assembly.

Political parties fearful of members leaving may be better served by
examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring
up demons that do not exist. For me, I would say try your best to put your
house in order. I will not help you do so. It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness
you in such disarray.

We must welcome and accept the diversity and number of political
parties just as we welcome and embrace the diversity of our population. Our
efforts must never be to eliminate political competition but to make that
competition salutary to the national well-being by working across the political
aisle whenever possible.

One area in which democracy calls us to work together, whether in the
legislative or executive branch, whether in this or other political parties, is
that of economic and social development.

Upon assuming office, my team and I moved to reform our ailing
economy. We introduced fundamental reforms to correct structural
imbalances that prevented maximum growth.

We are already seeing results. GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with
Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the highest quarter of growth in over a decade.
Inflation is easing gradually, steadying the price of food staples like rice and
beans. Our net foreign reserves have increased fivefold, and the Naira
exchange rate has stabilised. Our balance of payments position is positive;
our sovereign credit rating is improving as we continue to promote oil and
non-oil exports. States now do not need to go about borrowing to pay
salaries.

In less than one year, over one hundred thousand Nigerians, including thirty-five thousand civil servants, have benefited from affordable consumer credit through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), enabling them to purchase vehicles, light up and improve their homes and purchase life essentials. This July, we will launch a bold new initiative to empower four hundred thousand young Nigerians, including youth corpers, with consumer credit.

We are committed to giving more opportunities to young people through job creation and skills development. Through such programs as NELFUND, we are investing in education, vocational training, apprenticeships, and internships to ensure our youth are job-ready and
future-ready.

In addition, we have embarked on an ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation, a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide and fostering greater connectivity. This initiative promises not only to enhance the speed and reliability of internet access but also to revolutionize how businesses operate, how students learn, and how communities stay connected. By extending this critical infrastructure, we are empowering entrepreneurs, enabling digital education, and providing the tools for our youth to compete in a globalized world.

Our "Nigeria First" policy will further enhance progress as we consolidate market-driven growth. The improved economic performance is encouraging and validates the soundness of our policy measures. Our medium-term growth target remains an economy growing at a 7 per cent clip with a stronger manufacturing base. We must learn to produce and grow most of our food and we are on the path to achieving food sovereignty.

These and other reforms have placed the economy on a more rational footing where critical decisions regarding large-scale investment can now be made.

I ask you, the legislature, to join me as we enter the second half of our term to put forth innovative legislation that further encourages industrial development and job creation in our urban centres while also drafting laws that improve food security and production.

To further underpin our economic vision, we introduced a comprehensive Tax Reform Package, a vital component of our economic re- engineering. I am deeply grateful to both chambers for your thorough consideration and deliberation of these bills, and I look forward to signing them into law soon.

Again, your collaboration across party lines on these bills has been a model of democratic partnership.

As elected leaders, we must continue to do more to make real the dream of Nigeria's political and economic democracy.

We must be vigilant in expanding the political space. We must always value dialogue over dictatorship, persuasion over suppression and rights over might. Be tolerant and broad-minded in your legislative action regarding speech and civil liberties.

Do not be afraid to hear an unkind word spoken against you. Some of the best advice a politician gets sometimes comes from his most ferocious opponents. We dare not seek silence because the imposed silence of repressed voices breeds chaos and ill will, not the harmonics of democracy in the long term.

While malicious slander and libel should not go unattended, no one should bear the brunt of injustice for merely writing a bad report about me or calling me names. Democracy requires a fair degree of tolerance for harsh words and stinging insults. Call me names, call me whatever you will, and I will still call upon democracy to defend your right to do so. Mr. Senate President, Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members.

Our nation is not perfect, but it is strong. Our democracy is not invincible, but it is alive. And this means our dream of a prosperous, happy nation is still within reach and worth fighting for.

Mr. Chairman, Nigeria is at an inflexion point, undergoing structural and fundamental change toward a secure future.

Our administration is fully committed to boosting the economy's productive base. Through investment in critical infrastructure, roads, expansion of port operations, rail, and power we are creating a new environment in which industry and manufacturing can thrive. Our tax and fiscal policy reforms will streamline tax administration and eliminate burdensome and multiple taxes enabling our industrialists and entrepreneurs to operate in a more conducive environment.

Governance must work and deliver value to the people. As part of our tax reforms, we have provided small businesses with an exemption and established the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to ensure transparency and protect taxpayer rights. Digital tools now help us track performance and reduce waste. The Diaspora Bond and Non-Resident BVN are bringing
Nigerians abroad into the national development fold.

In line with my promise during my New Year address to the nation, I recently appointed the board of directors of the newly established National Credit Guarantee Company. The company backed with 100 billion naira in initial capital; with BOI, which, by the way, is performing very well in supporting SMEs, NSIA, CreditCorp, and MOFI as stakeholders, will play a significant role in transforming the nation's industrial landscape and reducing
corruption.

National Security is the foundation of peace and progress. We have intensified security operations to reclaim communities from criminals and terrorists. We are better at coordinating intelligence, and inter-agency cooperation has improved. Our highways are safer, and we invest in technology and training to secure every inch of this country.

Let us take this opportunity to thank the men and women of our Armed Forces for their bravery in service of the nation. Their selfless dedication to protecting our sovereignty and ensuring the safety of citizens should serve as an inspiration to us all. As we celebrate the progress of our democracy, we must not forget the pivotal role they play in safeguarding our freedoms. For their courage and commitment, they deserve not only our gratitude but
also our continued support, prayers and recognition.

Fellow compatriots, our achievements are not the work of one man. They are the result of a collective effort to make possible the Nigerian Dream. Yet, the journey is not over. We must work even harder to translate broad macroeconomic gains into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. We must stay the course, reject cynicism, and believe Nigeria can and will rise again.

As we mark a twenty-sixth year of unbroken democracy, it is right to honour those who have made sacrifices in the past, braving all the odds and the guns to ensure we have a regime of democracy in our country.

In this light, I announce the conferment of the posthumous national honour of CFR on Kudirat Abiola, the heroine of the June 12 struggle.

I also confer posthumous national honours on Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima Ubani (OON), Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON), Alao Aka Bashorun (CON), Chief Frank Kokori (CON), Emma Ezeazu (OON), Bamidele Aturu (OON), Fredrick Fasehun (CON), Professor Festus Iyayi (CON), Dr John Yima Sen (OON), Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON), Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON), Dr. Alex Ibru (CON), Chief Bola Ige (CFR), Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR), Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON), Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON) and Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON).

I also confer national honours on Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON), Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), the journalist and journalism teacher; Kunle Ajibade (OON); Nosa Igiebor (OON), Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), Bayo Onanuga (CON), Ayo Obe (OON), Dare Babarinsa (CON), Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON), Senator Shehu Sani (CON), Governor Uba Sani (CON), Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON), Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON), Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON), Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON), Hon. Labaran Maku (OON), Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON), Mr Nick Dazang (OON), Hon Abdul Oroh (OON), Odia Ofeimun (CON), Seye Kehinde (OON), Barrister Felix Morka (CON) Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON), Hon. Olawale Osun (CON), Dr. Amos Akingba (CON), Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON), Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR), Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON), Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON), Prof. Bayo Williams (CON), Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR), and Sen. Ame Ebute (CFR).

Additionally, I confer the national honour of CON on Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu, a legendary journalist and publisher who remains true to his lifetime calling as he marks his 90th birthday tomorrow, June 13.

Furthermore, I also confer posthumous national honours on Ken Saro Wiwa (CON), the leader of the Ogoni Nine and his fellow travellers, Saturday Dobee (OON), Nordu Eawo (OON), Daniel Gbooko (OON), Paul Levera (OON), Felix Nuate (OON), Baribor Bera (OON), Barinem Kiobel (OON), and John Kpuine (OON). I shall also be exercising my powers under the prerogative of mercy to grant these national heroes a full pardon, together with others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State.

Finally, it is my great privilege to now decorate the presiding officers of the National Assembly with the National Honours earlier conferred upon them last year:

Presiding National Assembly Officers

Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENT
Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON - Speaker
Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR - Deputy Speaker

In conclusion, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of June 12; freedom, transparent and accountable government, social justice, active citizen participation, and a just society where no one is oppressed.

Happy Democracy Day, and may God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and protect our troops.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces,
Federal Republic of Nigeria

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