Tag: independence
Anniversary: FG says sacrifices by Nigerians won’t be in vain
ABUJA- Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday assured Nigerians that their sacrifices for the peace, unity and development of the country would not be...
Nigeria@62: Nigerians hail military successes against insurgency, banditry
By REPORTERS
BAUCHI- As Nigeria mark 62nd Independence Anniversary, some residents of the North-East have commended the military and other security agencies over the successes...
There’s still hope for Nigeria at 62, says Uzodimma
By VICTOR NWACHUKWU
OWERRI- Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says Nigeria is “not without hope”, in spite of its myriads of challenges, as the country...
Nigerians, when can we get it right? By Usman O. Abdullahi
As I move across the length and breadth of Nigeria, I see things that we possess as a people, some visible, others invisible to...
The rule of law, Nigeria’s only hope for survival (3), By...
Many patriots concerned with our rapid nose-diving in morals and abandonment of the rule of law believe that the British left too early. Some...
China Gifts 50 ABU Students N5 Million
The Chinese embassy have rewarded fifty students of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, with the sum of N5 million for their outstanding academic...
FG’ll continue to partner judiciary to ensure independence —Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said the Federal Government will continue to partner with the Judiciary to ensure its independence.
Buhari said...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...