By John Dike, Osogbo As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, a former member of the Osun State House of Assembly and Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Caucus, Hon. Omolaoye Oluremi Akintola, has expressed concern over the country’s development trajectory, saying political independence has not yet translated into the level of economic […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday attended the national premiere of a documentary chronicling the life and political legacy of the late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. The presidential couple arrived at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, Lagos, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has urged the Federal Government to sustain recent improvements in electricity supply across the country, while calling for measures to ensure that electricity remains affordable to ordinary Nigerians. It made the call in an Independence Day statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Dr. Waheed Lawal, to […]
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The newly appointed National Vice Chairman, South-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Diran Iyantan, has assumed duty with a call for greater unity, cooperation and stronger organisation among party members across the six states of the region. Iyantan, whose appointment was ratified by the APC leadership, succeeds Hon. Isaacs Kekemeke, who resigned the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The United States has congratulated Nigeria on its 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to deepening bilateral relations between the two countries. The US Department of State conveyed the message in a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesman on Thursday. The department said Washington valued its longstanding relationship with Nigeria […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has directed the Nigeria Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee, headed by Professor Peter Okebukola, to commence the 2026 ranking of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. The directive comes amid a rise in the number of Nigerian universities featuring in global university rankings. […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to protect peace, unity and justice as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, warning that the exercise will test the nation’s democratic maturity. Jonathan made the call in his Independence Day message on Thursday as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary. His remarks were […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted an absolute pardon to 134 inmates as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Mutfwang also commuted the death sentences of four inmates to life imprisonment as part of the exercise carried out under the constitutional prerogative of mercy. The governor announced the decision […]
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Nigeria @66: Prosperity coming after reforms – Tinubu Here is the full address below: FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026 My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have reportedly killed 16 terrorists and recovered several weapons during operations in parts of Adamawa State. The operations, conducted between September 30 and October 1, also saw the troops repel coordinated attacks on two military formations, according to the Theatre Command. The […]
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