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Federal Government Declares Thursday Public Holiday for 2025 Democracy Day

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The Federal Government has announced Thursday as a public holiday in honour of the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made through a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mrs. Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja.

According to her, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government and used the opportunity to commend Nigerians for sustaining 26 years of uninterrupted democracy. He noted that June 12 stands as a powerful reminder of Nigeria’s journey toward truth, justice, peace, and a promising future.

Tunji-Ojo also stated the determination and resilience of Nigerians over the past two decades and reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s dedication to upholding democratic values built on the freely expressed will of the people.


 

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Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect

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A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.

It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.

However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.

It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.


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24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State

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It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.

The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.

“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”


 

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Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa

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Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.

She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.

“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”


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