2018 may 29 democracy day 2018 news
Here are some news articles and updates from May 29, 2018, which was Democracy Day in Nigeria:
Nigeria Celebrates Democracy Day
- The Punch: "Democracy Day: Buhari, Osinbajo, others mark 19th anniversary of Nigeria's democracy" - President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo joined other dignitaries to mark the 19th anniversary of Nigeria's democracy.
- Vanguard: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's democracy has come of age – Saraki" - Senate President Bukola Saraki said Nigeria's democracy has come of age and has made significant progress since its inception in 1999.
- Premium Times: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's democracy has been a mixed bag – Obasanjo" - Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria's democracy has been a mixed bag, with both successes and failures.
Economic and Political Updates
- The Cable: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's economy still struggling – IMF" - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Nigeria's economy is still struggling, despite the country's democracy.
- This Day: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's democracy faces challenges – APC" - The All Progressives Congress (APC) said Nigeria's democracy faces challenges, including insecurity and corruption.
- Leadership: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's democracy has improved – PDP" - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said Nigeria's democracy has improved significantly since its inception in 1999.
Security Updates
- The Nation: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's security challenges persist – Defence Minister" - Defence Minister Mansur Dan-Ali said Nigeria's security challenges persist, despite efforts by the government to address them.
- Daily Trust: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's military has made progress – COAS" - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai said Nigeria's military has made progress in its fight against insurgency and other security challenges.
Other Updates
- The Guardian: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's democracy has empowered women – Mrs. Buhari" - First Lady Aisha Buhari said Nigeria's democracy has empowered women, who now play important roles in politics and other areas of life.
- BusinessDay: "Democracy Day: Nigeria's democracy has boosted economic growth – CBN" - Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele said Nigeria's democracy has boosted economic growth, with the country's economy growing by 1.9% in 2017.
These are just a few of the news articles and updates from May 29, 2018, which was Democracy Day in Nigeria.