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Democracy Day

Wednesday, June 12 2019, was Democracy day and Nigerians took the opportunity to reflect on the current situation of the country and their hopes for a better Nigeria. It may also go down as one of the most memorable days in Nigerian history as President Buhari used the platform to announce the renaming of the Abuja National Stadium as Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day today, how will you describe the nation's democracy in one word? #DemocracyDay
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 12, 2019

“The National Stadium in Abuja shall henceforth be known as the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.” — President @MBuhari, June 12, 2019 #2019DemocracyDay #DemocracyDay
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 12, 2019

BREAKING: President Muhammadu Buhari just renamed the Abuja National Stadium to Moshood Abiola Stadium.
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) June 12, 2019

I believe that what we are celebrating today should be a challenge to the Government and the entire people of Nigeria to rededicate themselves to the struggle for genuine change. ~Femi Falana. #DemocracyDay
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 12, 2019

Happy #DemocracyDay Nigeria! 🇳🇬 Let’s take care of our great country! ✊🏾
— Cuppy (@cuppymusic) June 12, 2019

Happy #DemocracyDay Nigeria!🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/f3cJZ9PWuo
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) June 12, 2019

June 12 is at the soul of our democratic struggle; a threshold in our national life. #DemocracyDay
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) June 12, 2019

We shouldn't, after '26 years of June 12', be battling with those who are being detained without trial in our country. ~Femi Falana. #DemocracyDay
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 12, 2019

As we celebrate Democracy today, let us always remember that #June12 epitomizes the unbreakable will of the people in the face of tyranny.

I congratulate Ndi Imo and Nigerians once again on this day.

Happy #DemocracyDay pic.twitter.com/uPk9zaPtij
— Emeka Ihedioha (@EmekaIhedioha) June 12, 2019

Obasanjo built the Abuja national stadium from scratch between 1999-2003, today Buhari names it after Abiola, it is pertinent to note that from 2015 -2019 that Buhari served as president he has not built even "monkey post" football field or any major national monument.
— Hamma (@HAHayatu) June 12, 2019

Kudos to President Buhari for immortalising Chief MKO Abiola. Very commendable, and the right thing to do.
— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) June 12, 2019

On this day 26 years ago, Nigerians elected Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola President. #DemocracyDay #DemocracyAt20 pic.twitter.com/0Plg4AYZ1p
— tolu ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) June 12, 2019

https://twitter.com/historyintwits/status/1138693144306999296

2/2 Those who cheered as he promised an end to tyranny & corruption are today cheering tyranny, looting & impoverishing our citizens.

Nigerians must unite against the stagnation of the majority by a few as was in ‘93.

“We are one nation under God, or aren’t we?” #DemocracyDay pic.twitter.com/meqanuKV53
— Ayò-Bánkólé Akíntújoyè (@AyoBankole) June 12, 2019

“Any sacrifice is in order so long it brings democracy, peace and prosperity to Nigeria.” – MKO Abiola
— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) June 12, 2019

Democracy Day! Today’s democracy day celebration is supposed to commemorate the late MKO Abiola but there was no single sign or poster of Abiola at eagle square, venue of the occasion. Is this a mere oversight or it was deliberate? It’s a shame. Together, let’s #RescueNigeria pic.twitter.com/dbK8cW6W4e
— ibu thomas🇳🇬 (@Hailfinger1) June 12, 2019

Those who want to celebrate Democracy Day on June 12, but revoked MKO Abiola's Oil Licence yesterday…

Make una KONTINU.
— Lere Olayinka – Aresa 1 (@OlayinkaLere) June 6, 2019

Buhari has revoked OPL 206, the Oil Licence belonging to MKO Abiola of Summit Oil, Pan Ocean Oil-OML 98 belonging to Festus Fadeyi, Allied Energy OML 120, 121 belonging to Kase Lawal, Cavendish Petroleum OML 110 owned by Gambo Gubio and Mai Deribe, and Express Petroleum OML 108
— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) June 6, 2019

One of the questions that previous govt's have to answer is why they refused to honor Chief MKO Abiola and declare June 12th as the authentic Democracy Day?

No matter what we may feel about @MBuhari at least he found the courage to do that whilst others failed.
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) June 12, 2019

Ahmed Lawan

Naijaloaded

The race for the 9^th Senate had earlier seen Senator Danjuma Goje step down leaving Senators Ahmed Lawan and Uba Sani as the major contenders. A week later, Senator Ahmed Lawan was elected Senate President beating Senator Ali Ndume during a closed ballot election. Lawan won 79 votes while Ndume finished with a comparative smaller 28 votes.

Congratulations to Senate President, Ahmed Lawan; Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege; and Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase as they begin their journey as presiding officers of the 9th National Assembly.
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) June 11, 2019

Congratulations to Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan who has emerged as Nigeria's Senate President. May God guide you.
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) June 11, 2019

https://twitter.com/search?q=ahmed%20lawan%20&src=typd

Yesterday for the very 1st time,I will revealed to the press,that I & Senator Ahmed Lawan have known each other for over 40 years.He was my roommate in the university.We lived in the same room in the University of Maiduguri. So I am well convinced that he's qualified for the job. pic.twitter.com/BkSvf0Bx2g
— Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (@OUKtweets) June 7, 2019

Ahmed Lawan 79 Ndume 28. That’s a landslide.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 11, 2019

https://twitter.com/AMADICHIMA/status/1138413512064151553

https://twitter.com/APCNigeria/status/1138404731469123584

Congratulations to the freshly minted Senate President, Ahmed Lawan of the 9th National Assembly. #NASSElection pic.twitter.com/yF0x5srok9
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) June 11, 2019

Random jots on Ahmed Lawan, Senate President

1. He is from Yobe State
2. He was born in 1959
3. He is 59 years old
4. He studied Geography at the University of Maiduguri
5. He has PhD in Remote Sensing
6. He first became a Senator in 2007
7. He is a member of APC#NASSElection pic.twitter.com/991oC9lccK
— Israel Usulor (@JonalistIsrael) June 11, 2019

An APC senator-elect confided that all APC senators-elect, including him, were bribed with N25 million each to endorse Ahmed Lawan for the senate presidency! That's our national treasury being frittered away so casually and with such debauched recklessness by a government that
— Farooq Kperogi (@farooqkperogi) June 9, 2019

I've just learned from someone who witnessed Danjuma Goje's meeting with Buhari in Aso Rock that it was Buhari who PERSONALLY gave orders that Goje's N25b fraud case be withdrawn. It was d condition Goje gave Buhari for supporting Ahmed Lawan for senate Pres. I swear by the Holy
— Farooq Kperogi (@farooqkperogi) June 8, 2019

https://twitter.com/SmithVinci/status/1138419485738774528

Between FFK And The Church Of Satan

Daily Post Nigeria

Twitter went wild this week after a hilarious exchange between popular Nigerian politician Femi Fani Kayode and the Church of Satan went viral. In a now-deleted tweet, the politician had mentioned the controversial organization which they responded to and an argument ensued.

Guys, if you are still reading on #PeruzziVPamilerin, please switch channel another fight don start. This one is between FFK and the Church of Satan. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Vmg3lZR0su
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) June 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/AxJAG/status/1138069873874153472

How is your Monday going? Enjoy Fani Kayode trying to cast and bind the church of Satan on Twitter 😭 pic.twitter.com/zgoZHIAYWl
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) June 10, 2019

But how does FFK expect church of Satan to get behind him on twitter.
Lmaoooooooo
Such a joke!!! pic.twitter.com/3nN6xd7xSb
— Arinzechukwu Digital (@ArinzechukwuDig) June 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/SubDeliveryZone/status/1138072944557547520

https://twitter.com/folorunsojunior/status/1138067931810738183

Tweeterians if you are still reading on #PeruzziVPamilerin, please switch Network another fight don start. This one is between FFK and the Church of Satan. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Wonders shall never end!!! pic.twitter.com/eIAdQWEDrR
— Engr Tejumola.eth (@iamtejumorlah) June 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/BrotherParody/status/1138046073124151296

RT if You are just finding out today that there's a verified Twitter account called The Church of Satan
I'm covered with the blood of Jesus pic.twitter.com/0yLDTJmH41
— chase tha bag 🧳⚡️ (@akoladechase) June 10, 2019

Why didn’t FFK block Church of satan if he didn’t want to hear from them again? 🤔 Must we always see dramatic tweets?? pic.twitter.com/upDqGlBSEl
— V2roskey (@v2roskey1) June 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/dreadnstyn/status/1138046374669422596

https://twitter.com/BrotherParody/status/1138044806024835072

So between #FFK and the Church of Satan

God of Heaven, there's nothing one would not see on this Twitter..

Leave Pamilerin and Peruzzi alone and read this convo…

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/W3UveAlpnS
— Obidient Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) June 10, 2019

Peruzzi vs. Pamilerin

Pulse.ng

Popular social media influencer Pamilerin Adegoke took to Twitter to narrate his alleged ordeal in the hands of singer Peruzzi. Pamilerin claimed he was about to leave Bayelsa for Lagos after an event when he was accosted by one of Peruzzi’s bouncer’s and subsequently slapped by the singer. Peruzzi has, however, responded with a tweet but also explained his own side of the story

https://twitter.com/Peruzzi_VIBES/status/1138056759774523392

https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/1138095774489821184

Even for apology Peruzzi still featured Davido.
— Ichie Bullion (@principe_viii) June 10, 2019

Nigerians are very skilled at saying ‘sorry’ but telling you why they believe you deserve what they did to you. If your apology attempts to justify the wrong, don’t issue it. Smh. https://t.co/C1r0Sj3pkH
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) June 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/d_problemsolver/status/1138084631499157505

Peruzzi came down a few minutes after & whilst we were catching up about his great performance d nite before, d Protocol guys called for my attention.
We all stepped outside to d car park & drifted apart.
Next minute, I heard d sound of a LOUD SLAP & ther wz commotion everywher*
— Denrele Edun (@DENRELE_EDUN) June 10, 2019

You gave him real slap not Twitter slap. So you have to apologize to his face and not on Twitter. One Love ✌️
— BabyGirl 😇 (@arewamiii) June 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/DemonLomoLatile/status/1138075370878619649

So, this glorified Instrument packer with Access to Davido think he’s attained Micheal Jackson status 😏.

Dear Obalende Travis Scott, apologies to @DrOlufunmilayo.

The only reason you are, and will be on on the limelight this 2019 is because you assaulted Pamilerin.
— All that's Peace. (@salamShuaib1) June 10, 2019

At least pamilerin only received slap. Peruzzi and Davido are the descendants of tmnt. beating people up is like a trait 😂 pic.twitter.com/lhMpjJ6cZy
— Tosho MJ 𓅓 (@richtosho) June 10, 2019

If Peruzzi slaps Pamilerin for an old tweet after seeing him…. What will @cuppymusic do to this GUY😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/USn7Hy9sHL
— BlueprintAfric (@blueprintafric) June 10, 2019