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No Parade This Year as Tinubu Plans Morning Speech for Democracy Day
The Federal Government has officially called off the traditional military parade for the 26th Democracy Day celebration, which is set for Thursday, June 12, 2025. In a statement shared by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the committee’s Director of Information and Public Relations, it was confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will instead deliver a national broadcast by 7 a.m. on the same day.
Later at noon, the President will join a special joint session of the National Assembly, where lawmakers will discuss national issues, reflect on the country’s democratic path, and speak on the need for unity and meaningful reforms. A public lecture will also take place by 4 p.m. at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The event is expected to draw key government figures, political leaders, and members of civil society, all gathering to assess the nation’s progress in democracy.
The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms,” focusing on how far Nigeria has come and the steps needed to keep improving.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.
He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”
“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”
The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.
It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”
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