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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday conferred national honours on several notable Nigerians as part of activities marking the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, News360 Nigeria reports.

The announcement was made during his State of the Nation address at a t session of the National Assembly in Abuja.

Among the recipients was the late Kudirat Abiola, who was posthumously awarded the title of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) for her role in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka was also conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) in recognition of his enduring advocacy for justice and human rights.

Others honoured posthumously include Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and of the Ogoni Nine, who were executed in 1995 for their activism against environmental degradation in the Niger Delta.

In a historic move, President Tinubu also granted a presidential pardon to these late heroes.

“I shall also be exercising my powers under the prerogative of mercy to grant these national heroes a full pardon, together with others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State,” Tinubu announced.

The president noted that the honours reflect Nigeria’s gratitude to those who sacrificed for the nation’s democratic journey.

See list below;

Kudirat Abiola – CFR
Shehu Musa Yar’Adua – GCFR
Prof. Humphrey Nwosu – CON
Rear iral Ndubuisi Kanu – CON
Alhaji Balarabe Musa – CFR
Pa Alfred Rewane – CFR
Bagauda Kaltho – OON
Chima Ubani – OON
Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti – CON
Alao Aka Bashorun – CON
Chief Frank Kokori – CON
Emma Ezeazu – OON
Bamidele Aturu – OON
Fredrick Fasehun – CON
Prof. Festus Iyayi – CON
Dr. John Yima Sen – OON
Alhaja Sawaba Gambo – CON
Dr. Edwin Madunagu – CON
Dr. Alex Ibru – CON
Chief Bola Ige – CFR
Pa Reuben Fasoranti – CFR
Senator Ayo Fasanmi – CON
Senator Polycarp Nwite – CON
Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo – CON
Prof. Wole Soyinka – GCON
Prof. Olatunji Dare – CON
Kunle Ajibade – OON
Nosa Igiebor – OON
Dapo Olorunyomi – OON
Bayo Onanuga – CON
Ayo Obe – OON
Dare Babarinsa – CON
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah – CON
Senator Shehu Sani – CON
Governor Uba Sani – CON
Barrister Femi Falana, SAN – CON
Prof. Shafideen Amuwo – CON
Barrister Luke Aghanenu – OON
Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi – CON
Hon. Labaran Maku – OON
Dr. Tunji Alausa – CON
Mr Nick Dazang – OON
Hon Abdul Oroh – OON
Odia Ofeimun – CON
Seye Kehinde – OON
Barrister Felix Morka – CON
Barrister Ledum Mitee – CON
Hon. Olawale Osun – CON
Dr. Amos Akingba – CON
Prof. Segun Gbadegesin – CON
Mobolaji Akinyemi – CFR
Dr. Kayode Shonoiki – CON
Prof. Julius Ihonvbere – CON
Prof. Bayo Williams – CON
Senator Abu Ibrahim – CFR
Senator Ame Ebute – CFR
Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu – CON
Ken Saro-Wiwa – CON
Saturday Dobee – OON
Nordu Eawo – OON
Daniel Gbooko – OON
Paul Levera – OON
Felix Nuate – OON
Baribor Bera – OON
Barinem Kiobel – OON
John Kpuine – OON

https://news360ng.com/breaking-tinubu-confers-national-honours-on-wole-soyinka-kudirat-abiol-femi-falana-others/

Nice one from the president of the federal republic


FTC on this democracy day - sign of good things ahead

God Bless President Bola Tinubu
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

A compilation of the so called heroes of democracy..

Alot of them are those that fought Abacha.

Lots of journalists on that list. I see that of Tell Magazine, TheNEWS, and TEMPO. They showed Abacha shege.

Even Senator Shehu Sani – CON

Many of those on the list are deceased. But it is better late to confer honours to those truly deserving of it than never. Especially people like Dr Amos Akingba.

My name is supposed to be on this list

This is commendable by the President. I expected Mr. Peter Obi there

A President that listens.

Glad he honored the fallen heroes too.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria




Meanwhile, I hope and pray he honors Obi and Atiku after winning 2027 election. They deserve to be recognized for enhancing opposition Politics in Nigeria.

Tinubu is very loved by majority and popular today because these opponents keeps him on his toes. Their constant criticism also fuels the developments we are all seeing. So, both of them deserve commendations even after losing the next election.

What is the point of honouring dead people?

This is a partial reform in right direction. Long live Mr. President and long live federal Republic of Nigeria.

Where's Babafemi Ojudu
He also deserve one

InfoGuru118:

https://news360ng.com/breaking-tinubu-confers-national-honours-on-wole-soyinka-kudirat-abiol-femi-falana-others/

Mostly dead people, see people like VDM, Peter obi, outstanding soldiers fighting book haram, distinguished Nigerians that shined abroad, doctors and nurses that saves lives, vigilant that fought bandits u no see them

I deserve it.

Thanks to His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

In 2012, under fuel subsidy, Benue State received about N6 billion per month from FAAC. That figure was approximately $40 million dollars, using $1/N150 rate.

Today in 2025, after subsidy removal, Benue State receives about N9 billion per month from FAAC. That figure is approximately $5 million dollars, using $1/N1800.

In real value, the FAAC given to states decreased by $35 million dollars despite fuel subsidy removal.

I trust some people will still come and wail on this thread. They are blinded by bitterness and can't see anything good around them.

All they want is bad news so they can dance like an insane person in the market square.

Lazy9jaYouth:
Even Senator Shehu Sani – CON

What do you know about Shehu Sani?

That is good from Mr president especially that of Shehu Sani, these guys went to prison because of this democracy but today is nowhere to be found

You do this one baba? Where’s my own award Abhi I no be Nigerian ni?

Many protesters will see this list and just Japa from the street. This is enough to satisfy many people who know the true history of Nigeria

shadrach77:
What is the point of honouring dead people?

It is for the benefit of their loved ones.

vertueptime:


Mostly dead people, see people like VDM, Peter obi, outstanding soldiers fighting book haram, distinguished Nigerians that shined abroad, doctors and nurses that saves lives, vigilant that fought bandits u no see them

Abeg wetin VDM do for una?


This generation self! 😂

Award after death? Does it really matter or of what importance is it?

mbok:
In 2012, under fuel subsidy, Benue State received about N6 billion per month from FAAC. That figure was approximately $40 million dollars, using $1/N150 rate.

Today in 2025, after subsidy removal, Benue State receives about N9 billion per month from FAAC. That figure is approximately $5 million dollars, using $1/N1800.

In real value, the FAAC given to states decreased by $35 million dollars despite fuel subsidy removal.

What did they use all that was given to them back then for? Nothing!

The real truth is the system is corrupt, acknowledge that and you’ll realize no single politician in 9ja right now can change anything, even those wey deh make mouth sef, once they get there, SOPE OtiLor.

Asiwaju wey sabi, Nigeria politics na for your type

Obidients should be 67. For giving him Presidency with their "smartness"

This list awaken the forgotten tales of military brutality. Where people are being massacred simply for exercising their fundamental human rights.

May the souls of our democratic heroes rest in peace.

shadrach77:
What is the point of honouring dead people?

Dead people have families. Their families would be grateful for the honour.
It helps to heal.

Oh dear. Tinubu, by some of his actions lately - especially trying to turn Nigeria into a one-party dictatorship - has betrayed one and all who are named on this list. Chima Ubani and Bamidele Aturu will both be appalled & squirming in their caskets wondering what's going on with someone who pretended to be on their sides then but today embraces all the governance vices that they fought against.

They are fearless... unlike those caged by a fellow man coughing continents away

Slytiger:
Alot of them are those that fought Abacha.