Saturday, 12 June 2021

NigerianEye: “June 12: Abiola cannot be happy with Nigeria, democracy now autocracy – Gani Adams” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “June 12: Abiola cannot be happy with Nigeria, democracy now autocracy – Gani Adams” plus 29 more

June 12: Abiola cannot be happy with Nigeria, democracy now autocracy – Gani Adams

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 09:44 AM PDT

  Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, in his June 12 message, said he believes the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) is not happy in his grave.   Adams, whose predecessor...

‘Respect human rights’ — Amnesty condemns police attack on June 12 protesters

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 09:44 AM PDT

  Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the attacks on peaceful protesters across the country.   As Nigeria celebrated Democracy Day on Saturday, protesters stormed major cities...

June 12: We have no cattle grazing routes in Bayelsa, we are fishermen – Gov Diri

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 09:19 AM PDT

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has said there were no cattle grazing routes in Bayelsa, explaining that his people are predominantly farmers. Governor Diri made the assertion while responding to...

June 12: Why we dispersed protesters in Abuja —Police

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 09:08 AM PDT

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Saturday justified the decision by its men to disperse protesters at the Gudu Area of the nation's capital, Abuja It was reported that security men...

June12: ''They promised us N1000''- #IstandforBuhari supporter claims (VIDEO)

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 08:53 AM PDT

  Some of the pro-Buhari supporters that staged a solidarity walk for him in Abuja claim they were promised N1000 for a "job well done."  Watch below.. Recall that NigerianEye earlier...

Buhari vs Igbos: Why Nigeria will have no peace – Fani-Kayode

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 08:22 AM PDT

  Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Saturday suggested why there will be no peace in Nigeria.   Fani-Kayode said as long as Igbos are seen as dots with nowhere to run to,...

June 12: FG has not fulfilled its promises to us – Abiola’s family

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 08:12 AM PDT

  Family of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, late Chief MKO Abiola, on Saturday said the Federal Government has not fulfilled promises made to the family.  ...

June 12: Democracy is a chance to build not to destroy – Dino Melaye

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 07:25 AM PDT

Senator Dino Melaye who represented the Kogi Central during the 8th National Assembly has said the presence of democracy in the country should stimulate development rather than the destruction of...

Democracy Day: Gov Makinde joins June 12 protest in Ibadan

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 06:58 AM PDT

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Saturday joined the June 12 protest in his state. Makinde, a governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, joined the protest in Ibadan, the...

2021 Hajj: Saudi Arabia bars travellers from Nigeria, others over COVID-19

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 06:42 AM PDT

  Saudi Arabia has barred travellers from Nigeria and other countries from performing 2021 Hajj over coronavirus concerns.   This is as Saudi Arabia announced Saturday it will allow 60,000...

Boko Haram recruited spies with N5,000 -Gov. Zulum

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 06:39 AM PDT

 Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has emphasised the need to continue to fight poverty in the country, lamenting that some people have been recruited into the Boko Haram group with...

Nigerians take over social media as June 12, BuhariMustGo trend globally

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 06:36 AM PDT

  The social media space on the microblogging platform, Twitter has been engulfed by Nigerians demanding true democracy and the immediate resignation of President Muahmmadu Buhari.  ...

Police fire tear gas at residents ‘protesting bad governance’ in Cross River

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 06:29 AM PDT

  The police in Calabar, Cross River state, have fired tear gas at some protesters who were demanding improved governance.   The incident happened at Rabbana roundabout and Atekong...

Majority of Nigerians appreciate me, understand what we are doing –Buhari

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 05:39 AM PDT

 The President, Muhammadu Buhari, says it gladdens his heart that "majority of Nigerians" appreciate him and understand what he is doing for the country since he has been in office in the last...

June 12 protest: Why police fired tear gas -Sanwo-Olu’s aide

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 05:36 AM PDT

  Anthony Adeyinka, Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended operatives of the Lagos State Police Command over their handling of the June 12...

Algeria become first African team to record 27-match unbeaten run

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 05:36 AM PDT

Captain Riyad Mahrez scored as Algeria defeated Tunisia 2-0 in an international friendly this weekend to create a record 27-match unbeaten run by an African national team. An Ivory Coast side that...

June 12: Comedian, Mr Macaroni joins Democracy Day protest in Lagos

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 05:34 AM PDT

  Popular comedian, Debo Adebayo, more popular as Mr Macaroni, has joined Lagos residents protesting at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area.   Police had earlier dispersed the June...

Youths defy Wike’s warning, stage protest in Rivers

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 05:33 AM PDT

  A large number of youths have stormed the Pleasure Park in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, to protest bad governance in the country.   Some members of the civil society gathered...

VIDEO: Security operatives attack peaceful protesters, disrupt protest

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 04:27 AM PDT

Security operatives on Saturday disrupted with tear gas canisters the peaceful June 12 protest. The protesters, who assembled demanded an end to what they called 'bad governance'. The police were...

June 12 has come to stay – Sanwo-Olu

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 04:15 AM PDT

  Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says June 12 is a date that will never be forgotten in Nigeria.   In his statement, Sanwo-Olu said it marked what the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale...

June 12: Twitter CEO tweets Nigerian flag

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 04:05 AM PDT

  Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, on Saturday, tweeted the green-white-green Nigerian flag as the West African country marked its 2021 Democracy Day.   Dorsey's tweet,...

Transport union workers disperse June 12 protesters in Lagos

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 03:58 AM PDT

 Transport union workers and security operatives have dispersed June 12 protesters from the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota area of Lagos state . Protesters had converged on the Park on Saturday to...

Pro-Buhari protesters fight while sharing money in Abuja

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 03:55 AM PDT

  Supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari who stormed Unity Fountain, Abuja on Saturday morning, were seen fighting over the method of sharing money.   According to reports, the group was...

NANS makes U-turn, joins June 12 protest in Osogbo

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 02:59 AM PDT

  The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has made a u-turn on its initial decision ordering members to boycott the June 12 nationwide protest.   The Osun State chapter of the...

June 12: Tight security as pro, anti-Buhari protests hold in Abuja

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 02:53 AM PDT

  Parallel June 12 protests are currently holding in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.   While pro-democracy groups' protesters gathered at Gudu Park,  pro-Buhari protesters...

Sultan declares June 12 first day of Dhul Qadah 1442AH

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 02:40 AM PDT

Sa'ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, has declared June 12 as the first day of Dhul Qadah 1442AH.   Abubakar is the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA)....

After buses were burnt during #EndSARS, I told Sanwo-Olu to tell Lagosians to walk -Buhari

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 02:37 AM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhari says he told Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, to tell residents of the state to "walk" after buses were burnt during the #EndSARS protest. In October 2020,...

Heavy gunshots at June 12 protest rally in Lagos

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 02:32 AM PDT

Security operatives have barricaded the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos state. Officers the Nigeria Police Force reportedly fired several shots into the air...

June 12: Police teargas protesters in Abuja, Ibadan

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 02:17 AM PDT

The Nigerian Police actualised their vow to stop any form of June 12 protests by pro-democracy groups on Saturday. In Abuja, police fired teargas at peaceful protesters, who had gathered at Gudu...

BREAKING: June 12 protesters arrive Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos

Posted: 12 Jun 2021 01:59 AM PDT

  Protesters have arrived at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area, the venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos State. This is despite the heavy presence of security operatives at the...
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