Democracy Day & Security: President Bola Tinubu used his June 12 address to claim Nigeria has “neutralised” over 13,000 terrorists in the past year, citing a shift to “precision targeting” and saying deaths linked to terror are down 81% since 2015, while also pointing to Operation Safe Corridor and a reported 124,000 fighters and dependants laying down arms. Protests in Lagos: Despite the official celebrations, Falz, Femi Falana and other #EndBadGovernance protesters marched at Ikeja Under Bridge, demanding an end to insecurity and kidnappings; clashes of words with suspected political thugs were reported as demonstrators refused to leave. Democracy debate: Tinubu urged Nigerians to keep defending democracy—“criticise me, disagree with me, but never stop believing in the nation”—as citizens also complained that governance feels tilted toward the rich. State police push: The House of Representatives passed constitutional amendments to enable state police, a move welcomed by U.S. Congressman Riley Moore as a step to protect vulnerable communities. Court & crime: Edo State High Court in Benin City sentenced five people to death for the 2020 murder of lawyer Iyoha Osobase. Sports & culture: Nigeria Women beat Zimbabwe in Kwibuka T20; Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended keeping Ronaldo on after Nigeria’s 2-1 loss; Lagos’ Mbari Kola arts club opened a new cultural space.