A critique of Hakeem Baba-Ahmed’s rejoinder, By Lasisi Olagunju
Abdulrazak Gurnah, the Tanzanian who won the Nobel Prize in Literature last week has a very interesting definition of honour. He says it means “respect yourself […]
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Rep wants Buhari to name lawmaker sponsoring terrorism
Representative Ben Igbakpa (PDP-Delta) on Tuesday in Abuja challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to name the particular lawmaker sponsoring terrorism in the country. He raised the […]
Nigeria @ 61: Realities, aspirations and way forward
Sixty-one years ago, 00there were celebrations across the length and breadth of Nigeria. In every hue and corner of this developing nation, people were brimming […]
No nation spending 80% revenue on governance will ever develop –Yakasai
A founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum and elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, now 96, talks to TED ODOGWU about Nigeria’s journey from independence […]
What weed did Buhari’s speech writers smoke? By Farooq Kperogi
I’ve stopped bothering to listen to or read Muhammadu Buhari’s speeches for quite a while now not only because I’ve given up on the regime […]
Genevieve Nnaji Begs Nigerians for One Favour On Independence Day Celebration
Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji has requested just one favour from Nigerians as they celebrate Independence day today. The actress took to her Instagram page to […]
Protest rocks Lagos on Independence Day
Protesters under the banner of #TakeItBack Movement and #RevolutionNow on Friday stormed the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos. The protesters registered their displeasure against […]
Disconnect between political class, citizens disheartening –SSANU
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has expressed conviction that the nation would overcome her challenges. The union said the disconnect between the political […]
Buhari presides over 61st independence anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presided over Nigeria’s 61st Independence Celebration with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar as […]
Why food prices are high despite increased production -Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), during his nationwide broadcast commemorating the nation’s 61st independence, advanced the reason behind the high prices of food […]
Independence Day: Akeredolu pardons 18 convicted inmates in Ondo
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has granted state pardon to 18 convicted inmates in various correctional centres in the state to mark Nigeria’s 61st […]
VIPs, National Assembly member funding Igboho, Kanu, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said ongoing investigations have revealed a serving member of the National Assembly as one of the high-profile […]
Nigeria Could Have Vanished Like Smoke – Buhari’s Aide, Femi Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide, Femi Adesina has stated that Nigeria could have vanished like smoke hence the need to celebrate Independence. The spokesman made the […]
CBN Postpones eNaira Launch
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the postponement of the launch of the country’s digital currency, eNaira, according to PREMIUM TIMES. […]
President Buhari’s Independence Day Address
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY FIRST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, FRIDAY […]
Last 18 months, most difficult in Nigeria’s history -Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday described the last 18 months as the most difficult period in Nigeria’s history. Buhari said this in his nationwide broadcast […]
Buhari-must-go protest rocks Abuja on 61st Independence Day
Protesters in the early hours of Friday stormed the Dantata Bridge on the popular Airport Road in Abuja, demanding the resignation of the President, Major […]
No government since 1999 has done what I’ve done in 6 years -Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday boasted that no government since the return of democracy in 1999 has done what his regime has done in six […]
Our resolve for peaceful, united Nigeria remains unwavering – Buhari Nigeria
By Ismaila Chafe ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is ready to arrest and prosecute all persons inciting violence through words or actions. […]
Nigeria: What they said about another 60 years, By Azu Ishiekwene
This is the time of year when we moan about everything wrong with Nigeria. Quite often, we do so not necessarily from a place of […]