President Bola Tinubu has delivered a heart-warming message to Nigerians on the 65th independence anniversary, stating that the country has “turned the corner” and that the worst days are over. Speaking during his Independence Day broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, the president said his administration’s tough reforms are now bearing fruit, with 12 economic […]
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to stop speaking ill of the country, insisting that the darkest days are behind and a new dawn has begun. The president spoke in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday during the presentation of a book authored by Governor Hope Uzodimma. He said the nation had crossed a critical turning […]
*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 which has bedeviled the nation. While the President believes the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 reflect […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 security, […]
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 […]
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 […]