June 12: Tinubu confers national honours on Joe Igbokwe, Dele Alake, Dasuki, 47 others (Full list)

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians for their roles in the pro-democracy struggle, announced on Friday, June 12, 2026, as part of Democracy Day celebrations. The honorees include journalists, civil rights activists, political leaders, and military officers such as Joe Igbokwe, Oladele Alake, Richard Akinnola, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, and Colonel Sambo Dasuki. Tinubu said June 12 symbolizes Nigeria's commitment to democratic values, noting that many recipients endured persecution, imprisonment, and exile. The full list of awards, including categories and ranks, will be released in the coming days.