Security operatives have barricaded the main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja to prevent protesters from accessing the venue.
The protest, organised by the Take It Back Movement and several civil society groups, is part of nationwide demonstrations … Read the rest
Over the years, many legendary tales have gained currency about late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, one of the most unique public figures in the history of Nigeria.
Democracy Day (June 12) was a few days ago and it … Read the rest
Yesterday, Nigeria declared a public holiday, and marked the 29th anniversary of June 12, 1993, the day Nigerians trooped out en masse to elect Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, a South Westerner, a Yoruba man, as President of Nigeria. On that … Read the rest
MKO Abiola with son Kola
Friday, June 12, was Democracy Day. It provided occasion for sober reflection on where we are as a country; whence we came and where we are heading. Aso Villa made all the right noises. The chattering classes did their part. … Read the rest
Today marks the beginning of the celebration of Democracy Day on June 12. After about 25 years of ceaseless clamouring for the federal government to declare June 12 a national public holiday in honour of M.K.O Abiola almost to no … Read the rest
A former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has revealed what former President, Olusegun Obasanjo told him about the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
Babangida, in an interview with The Crest, also said nobody gave him credit … Read the rest