As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, the Social Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, warned that the nation cannot prosper while millions of its citizens remain trapped in poverty and fear. The Federal Government had declared Wednesday, October 1, a public holiday to commemorate the country’s independence from Britain in…
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s progress in key sectors such as healthcare, technology, infrastructure, and defense since gaining independence 65 years ago, saying the country has recorded “a significant surge in growth across every sector of our national life.” The President stated this in his national broadcast on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the country’s “worst days are over.” He declared that his economic reforms are beginning to deliver results and that hope is rising for a more prosperous nation. Delivering his national broadcast to mark the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, President. Tinubu said his administration had chosen “the path…
President Bola Tinubu on tuesday arrived at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, for a one-day working visit. The presidential aircraft touched down at exactly 12:52 p.m. During the visit, the President is scheduled to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including the reconstructed 60-kilometre dual carriage Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia Federal Road, the Assumpta Flyover, and…
Hundreds of traders, predominantly of Igbo origin, under the umbrella of the Trade Fair Stakeholders Association, staged a protest on yesterday over the demolition of their business premises at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, which they described as “willful, malicious, and illegal.” Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Stop destroying our properties,” “Our buildings…
The Kano State Government has deployed 100 newly recruited forest guards to boost its fight against deforestation, desertification, and the impact of climate change. Speaking during the distribution of appointment letters, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Hashim, said the move was a historic step toward protecting the environment. “For a long…
The Federal Government has declared that the country is on the right track under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the nation marks its 65 years of independence. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in their remarks at a World Press Conference…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sent the names of two nominees to the Kano State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners and members of the state executive council. This was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The nominees are Barrister…
Nigerian teacher and education advocate, Mr Seyi Anifowose, has entered the Guinness World Records for convening the largest gathering of teachers in history, a feat achieved at the “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025” held on September 20 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. A statement by 1 Million Teachers on Friday said the confirmation was…
Stakeholders in the health sector have expressed dissatisfaction with the poor implementation and lack of transparency in the sector’s budget execution, calling for better monitoring and community engagement to improve service delivery. They urged the state government to prioritize fiscal accountability, ensuring that public funds are utilized effectively to improve healthcare delivery in the state….