June 12
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Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow movement, described Babangida as a “villain” responsible for Nigeria’s democratic setbacks. In an interview with Nigerian Info FM, Sowore decried the fact that Babangida, who annulled the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election, is being honoured instead of facing justice for his actions. He expressed dismay that the former leader, instead of “rotting…
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Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of MKO Abiola, is “full of gratitude” to President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day in place of the May 29 that has been celebrated since 1999. Image: Hafsat Abiola-Costello Aside the declaration, Buhari also announced that MKO Abiola would be posthumously awarded the highest honor in the land,…
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