June 12, 2026
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor
LAGOS—IN commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu, has given national awards to 51 eminent Nigerians including media icons, pro-democracy activists, and retired military officers who fought against military dictatorship during the historic June 12 struggle.
In a nationwide broadcast marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule, the President paid glowing tributes to the late Chief M.K.O Abiola, the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, and other icons, stating that while Nigeria’s democracy is not perfect, it remains the ultimate vehicle for national development.
Honours list
