ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK , Uyo Peace has finally returned to the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) after a protracted leadership crisis that lasted for years. Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Iniobong Ekong, brokered the truce during a meeting with the warring factions...
Tom Chiahemen
Here are four great quotes from Most Rev Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at its meeting held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in accordance with the powers vested in it by the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), approved the dissolution of the Akwa Ibom State executive committee of the party. Consequently,...
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Nigerians on Wednesday on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day Celebration. Marking the milestone, Governor Zulum acknowledged the challenges the country has faced over the past six and a half decades but emphasised that Nigeria...
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, leading 2027 House of Representatives hopeful for Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, Oleru Adoga, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of his constituency and Nigerians across the country. Speaking in a goodwill message released to commemorate the national occasion, Adoga, a People’s Democratic...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has organized a workshop in Monrovia, Liberia, to advance regional cooperation in medical evaluation, harmonising immunisation days, and creating a regional procurement system for health commodities. The three-day workshop was declared opened on Monday by Liberia’s Assistant Minister of...
I have often emphasised the thin, but important line between journalism and public relations. A journalist thrives on controversy; every confrontation is newsworthy. Public relations, however, demands restraint, maturity, and controlled messaging. It is about protecting integrity, building credibility, and cultivating long-term trust. Unfortunately, in Nigeria’s current political landscape,...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has urged journalists to uphold the ethics of their profession by shunning fake news and hate speech. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Dauda Iliya, Zulum emphasized the critical role of the press in strengthening democracy and fostering development. Governor...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has task journalists to take a leading role in combating the spread of disinformation, misinformation, and fake news, particularly in the digital space. The Governor made the call on Tuesday at the 2025 Triennial Delegates’ Conference of...
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our...
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, blasted those peddling allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, saying no religion is under siege. He said the allegations were unfounded and misleading, as citizens focus more on harmony and shared prosperity. The President noted that Nigerians, after 65 years...
A FIFA ruling against South Africa has given Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification campaign a fresh lifeline — but football stakeholders are warning that it will mean nothing unless the Super Eagles rise to the occasion. The world football governing body penalized South Africa for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has taken a swipe at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), cautioning its leaders against dragging former President Goodluck Jonathan back into the political spotlight ahead of the 2027 elections. The party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, issued the statement...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the loss of five of its personnel in separate road incidents during the month of September, all caused by reckless driving. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described the deaths as tragic reminders of the growing dangers faced by officers while serving...
In a significant development on Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed two suits filed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, which sought to block investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the cases after a notice of discontinuance was recorded...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria as a richly diverse yet governable nation, emphasizing that the country’s complexity should not be mistaken for difficulty in leadership. Speaking on Tuesday at the launch of the Bakhita ICT Centre in Sokoto State, Obasanjo highlighted unity in diversity as Nigeria’s greatest...
President Bola Tinubu has boldly declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government’s decade-long leadership was pivotal in preventing Nigeria from falling apart. Speaking on Tuesday in Owerri during the unveiling of a new book titled “ _One Decade of Progressive, Impactful Leadership in Nigeria,”_ Tinubu praised the party’s...
President Bola Tinubu touched down in Owerri on Tuesday for a focused one-day visit, marking the official inauguration of several critical infrastructure projects spearheaded by Governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration. Arriving at precisely 12:52 p.m. via the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, the president led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the...
BY DAVID IORJA, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will broadcast to the nation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. All television,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have both condemned the tragic killing of Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television News, who was murdered during a robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a...