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Mixed reactions trail Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary

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*We’re retooling economy to serve Nigerians better – Tinubu *CSOs protest high cost of living across cities BY ORIAKU IJELE, TUNDE OPALANA & TITUS AKHIGBE Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary has come and gone but not without mixed reactions, no thanks to the lingering economic hardship

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Nigeria@63: Meet citizens whose actions affected country since Independence

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Truth remains that Nigerians have come a long way in course of the country’s journey to nationhood. The actions of some special beings have continued to reverberate 63 years after the country gained Independence. BY HARUNA SALAMI & ADA DIKE Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, also called Zik, was a Nigerian statesman and political […]

Opinion

Opinion: The promise of independence

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

By Taiwo Odukoya I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing – Genesis 12:2 There are many ways in which Nigeria is a miracle. With the unique distinction of being the most populous black nation on earth, she is […]

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Nigeria at 59: Let’s rebuild our nation, Okowa urges Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2019 0

As Nigerians mark the 59th anniversary of its independence, Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on citizens to eschew divisions and unite to rebuild the nation. The governor made the call in a goodwill message to Nigerians, especially Deltans on the anniversary, contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika […]

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Air mishap: Air chief urges pilots not to be discourage

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2018 0

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has enjoined the pilot officers who participated in the rehearsal for Nigeria’s 58th Independence and Anniversary in the FCT not to be discouraged by the recent air mishap that led to the demise of Sqn.Ldr. Baba- Ari. Sqn.Ldr. Baba- Ari was one of the pilots […]

Features

58th Anniversary: I’ll promote, protect a united, prosperous Nigeria- Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2018 0

Fellow Nigerians, Today is a day of celebration and solemn reflection. It is the anniversary of the day Nigerians realised one of the most cherished of human desires – the desire for freedom. We, therefore, give thanks to and remember our founding fathers who laboured so hard and sacrificed so much to build and bequeath […]

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Pakistan celebrates 71st independence, promises more support

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

The Pakistan High Commission to Nigeria, on Tuesday commemorated the 71st independence anniversary in Abuja, with a renewed commitment towards combating terrorism and contributing its quota to peace keeping in the African continent. The High commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, Ambassador Waqar Kingravi said 14th of August every year affords Pakistanis the opportunity to

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Judicial stakeholders seek consolidated revenue fund

Ihesiulo Grace 29 December 2017 0

…Catholic faithful flay kidnappers’ interest-in fathers, sisters Stakeholders in the administration of justice Thursday sought for financial independence for the judiciary, stating that the amount of credit standing to the arm should be paid directly to the Heads of court from the Consolidated Revenue Fund in line with Section 121 (3) of the Constitution of […]

Features

Judicial Workers in Edo Beg Govt for a Better Working Environment

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2017 0

As Edo State judicial workers mark 2017/2018 legal year, the chief judge, members of the bar and other judiciary workers agitate for a better working environment,Titus Akhigbe write Few weeks ago, Edo State judiciary commenced a new legal year with great expectations from both the bar and the bench. At a ceremony to mark the […]

Sports

Samurai RFC retain Independence Sevens Rugby title

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

Samurai Rugby Football Club based in Britain has emerged back to back winners of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation flagship tournament, Independence Sevens Rugby Tournament by defeating Cowrie Rugby FC of Lagos by 26-0 points in the final match played at the prestigious Nigeria Polo Club ground in Lagos. The much-talked about tourney lived up to […]

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Nigeria@57: Full text of President Buhari’s Speech

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2017 0

Full Text Of President Buhari’s Independence Day Broadcast October 1, 2017 President Muhammadu Buhari has kick-started the activities to mark the 57 anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence with a nationwide broadcast. In his address, the President spoke about calls for restructuring, agitations in the country, the progress his administration has made in the areas of

Opinion Sports

Barça has to consider the real cost of Catalan freedom

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2017 0

Somewhere, someplace in the world it seems, the people are out in the streets. None has caught the world’s attention in the past few weeks than the near constant marches and rallies being organised in the name of the freedom of Catalonia from Spain. With a referendum on the independence question slated for 1 October […]

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Ebola: Low-Key Independence Celebration in S’Leone

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

Sierra Leone marked the 54th anniversary of its independence on Monday by setting out a four-point “post-Ebola plan” to put the devastated country on the road to recovery from the deadly epidemic. Almost 4 000 deaths have been registered since the epidemic spread from Guinea a year ago, although health authorities admit the real toll […]