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Nigeria at 60: Okotete felicitates Nigerians, Buhari, APC

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Honourable Stella Okotete has felicitated with Nigerians and President Muhammadu Bihari on the occasion of the country’s 60th Independent anniversary, Daily Times gathered. In a statement she personally signed, she described

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Buhari’s independence speech: APC begs prayer warriors to pray for PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) attack on the  Independence Day speech of President Muhammadu Buhari has lead the ruling party, the All Progressive Congress to call on prayer warriors to pray for party  for exhibiting irresponsible act. READ ALSO: Buhari presides over low-key 60th anniversary at Eagle Square In its reaction titled “PDP needs total

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I know how to recover $10bn in a month, hospitalized Maina tells Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

Malam Abdulrasheed Maina,  Former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) said that he knew how to use his technical expertise and patriotism to recover the sum of ten billion US Dollars for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari within 30 days. READ ALSO: Nigeria at 60: Release political prisoners — Atiku tells Buhari Aliyu Musa,Media, […]

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Nigeria@60: Key points of Buhari’s Independence address

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2020 0

Following the presidential address to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th independence celebration, Daily Times analysed pivotal key points addressed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Reflection: President Muhammadu Buhari in his addressed reflected on the past events that heave ushered Nigeria into a democratic state. He said, ” On October 1st 1960 when Prime Minister

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Nigeria@60: Notable events in Nigeria’s history from 1960 till date

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2020 0

As Nigeria marks its 60th anniversary, Daily Times has gathered a timeline of events that have occurred from 1960 till date. 1960       The period of nationalism and decolonization ended and in 1 October, Nigeria gained independence from Britain under Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa and President Nnamdi Azikiwe.

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Oct 1: Sanwo-Olu cancels Independence day parade

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2020 0

The Lagos State Government has cancelled the parade for the celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the planned Independence parade and other activities that involve the gathering of more than 50 people to be cancelled. The Commissioner for Information, and Strategy, Mr […]

Entertainment

Nigeria at 60: Brymo, Shina Peters others collaborate on theme song

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

By Mutiat Alli Ahead of Nigeria’s 60th independence celebration, veteran singer Sir Shina Peters alongside Brymo and songstress Waje will join forces with other top Nigerian celebrities to work on a theme song in commemoration of October 1, 2020 with the title ‘ We are Nigeria’. An initiative of leading property firm; Adron Home, the […]

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FCT Perm Sec assures of hitch-free Independence Day celebration

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2020 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, the FCT Administration has said that arrangements have been concluded to ensure that the Eagle Square venue of the event is safe in strict compliance with the COVID 19 safety protocols. FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, gave the assurance when he led a delegation of […]

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Israel celebrates independence with military over flights

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2020 0

Israel on Wednesday held a series of events to mark its 72nd Independence Day, including military over flights honouring the efforts of the country’s medical personnel in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Fighter jets flew over hospitals across the country, while strict lockdown measures were put in place for the occasion to prevent the usual mass […]

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Independence Day: We must change our lawless habits, says President Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2019 0

Dear Compatriots, 1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. 2.      It is also a time for us, collectively, to: 3.      Remember the sacrifices made by our Founders and great leaders past; by soldiers, by distinguished public servants; by traditional leaders, by our

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Independence Day artillery gun firing, army urges public not to panic

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2019 0

The Nigerian Army Guards Brigade has urged the public not to panic over movement for firing of field artillery guns during the 2019 Independence Anniversary Parade. The Army gave the assurance in a statement by Capt. Haruna Tagwai, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, on Saturday in Abuja. Tagwai said the 59th Independence Day Anniversary Parade […]

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Biafra: Zionists declare May 30 as Independence Day

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

*Orders mass return of Ndigo from 19 Northern states *Gives FG 24 -hrs -ultimatum to release chairman, Ibeto groups The Biafra Zionists Federation, (BZF), on Wednesday asked all indigenes of the defunct Biafra to return home on May 30th, saying that the day would mark the full declaration of Biafra as independent nation. This coincides […]

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Buhari’s independence day broadcast

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2017 0

Listening to president Muhammadu Buhari’s independence day broadcast, I was left wondering if, in addition to Hausa/Fulani Muslim supremacy, hypocrisy has equally been made official government policy under his rule. Aside reminding us of how he took part in killing over 2 million Biafrans during the Biafran war and threatening to kill more in his […]

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Charles Okah's Trial: Prosecution to Tender Additional Exhibits

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

Dr. Alex Izinyon (SAN), the lead prosecution counsel, on Monday, told a Federal High Court, in Abuja, that the team was ready to tender additional exhibits as proof that Charles Okah and Obi Nwabueze committed the October1, 2010 Independence Day anniversary bombing, in Abuja. The team had, last week, tendered 14 exhibits, including an old […]