The announcement of Friday June 12 as a public holiday to mark the 2020 Democracy Day Celebration has been made by the Federal Government.   On behalf of the FG, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, urged Nigerians to continue cherishing the selfless efforts made to attain democracy.   In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, the Minister commended Nigerians for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country and reassured them of the government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with their cooperation.   Aregbesola emphasized that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration will ensure the realization of the democratic ideals f...

President Buhari has forwarded the name of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem to the Senate for confirmation as the President of the Court of Appeal. In a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Mallam Garba Shehu, it was indicated that Justice Dongban-Mensem, who serves as a Justice of the Court of Appeal, was recommended by the National Judicial Council for nomination by the President. President Buhari also announced the nomination on Twitter, stating that it aligns with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council.