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What Happened to the Peace Accord?: A Memo to the National Peace Committee, By CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU

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What Happened to the Peace Accord?: A Memo to the National Peace Committee, By CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu October 4, 2026

As Nigeria marked 66 years of independence this past week, the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, turned prayerful. Mr. Tenebe is not priest, pastor, or Imam. He claims to be a professional politician. Ordinarily, that should mean that he is interested...

Democracy in an Affordability Crisis, By CHIDI AMUTA

Chidi Amuta October 4, 2026

President Tinubu delivered a mostly predictable Independence Day address to the nation. In one respect, the speech was somewhat different. It sang about the new statistics of economic recovery that Western media and domestic economics elite have recently been rehashing. The external reserve has climbed to the neighbourhood of...

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Zamfara @30: Lawal commissions infrastructure projects, declares his rescue mission a success

By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau October 2, 2026

Zamfara State Governor, Governor Dauda Lawal declared that his administration’s rescue mission is transforming the state across critical sectors. On Thursday, the governor began a series of events and project commissioning to mark Zamfara State’s 30th Anniversary. The 30th Anniversary and commissioning were attended by the Pioneer Military Administrator...

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PDP to Tinubu: You are ‘Pharaoh, not Moses,’ says Nigerians face worsening hardship under APC

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja October 2, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast, accusing him of presenting a misleading picture of Nigeria’s economic situation and comparing his administration to the biblical Pharaoh rather than Moses. In a statement issued on Friday, the opposition party said President Tinubu’s...

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Tinubu defends reforms, says Nigeria’s economy is growing despite criticism

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja October 2, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, insisting that they are addressing long-standing structural problems and laying the foundation for sustainable growth despite criticism from opposition politicians. The President made the remarks in excerpts from his October 1 Independence Day broadcast shared on Friday by the...

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Obi raises alarm over alleged arrest of Obidient supporters, says Nigeria’s Independence must guarantee freedom

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja October 2, 2026

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s Independence will have little meaning if citizens cannot freely express themselves without fear, urging leaders to protect the democratic rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The former Anambra State governor made the remarks in a post on his verified...

NDC Vice Presidential candidate, Peter Obi

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‘Our future is in our hands’ — Kwankwaso outlines way forward for Nigeria at 66

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja October 2, 2026

Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on Nigerians to unite in building a more productive, secure and prosperous nation as the country marked its 66th Independence Anniversary. In a message shared on his official X account on Wednesday, October 1, Kwankwaso...

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Mayor of Housing identifies 7 barriers to true independence, national development

Bridget Dili October 1, 2026

As Nigeria clocks 66 years of nationhood, the Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has revealed seven obstacles that he said hinder national development. The real estate success strategist said in an interview in Port Harcourt on October 1, 2026, that the foundation and needs for the very formation of...

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Nigeria @ 66: Zulum visits hospital, says most kidney failure linked to BP, diabetes

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri October 1, 2026

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, visited Umaru Shehu Hospital in Maiduguri as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day Celebration, saying hypertension and diabetes cause most kidney failure cases in the state. The Governor, who used the visit to interact with patients and health...

Nigeria at 66: Reflections on a Checkered Journey and The Audacity of a One Trillion-Dollar Dream (1)

Justin Amase October 1, 2026

By Dr. Justin Amase Today, Nigeria officially marks its 66th independence anniversary at a very challenging socio-political crossroad. A nation that held so much hope and promise for the black race has failed to live up to its potential after 67 years of independent nationhood. For patriots and friends...

FG equips 32,000 Nigerians for global jobs, launches digital training academy

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Nigeria @66: Dr. Tunji Alausa: The workaholic Minister driving Nigeria’s education renewal

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja October 1, 2026

One of the most significant pillars of the Federal Government’s education reform agenda under the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, is the expansion of student financing through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The initiative is aimed at ensuring that financial hardship no longer prevents qualified students from...

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Nigeria at 66: Jonathan urges unity, patriotism, responsible leadership ahead of 2027 elections

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja October 1, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to remain united, hopeful and committed to building a better country as the nation celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary. Jonathan said the country’s history shows that Nigerians have always overcome difficult times through resilience and collective determination. He urged citizens not...

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Nigeria @66: Akpabio hails citizens’ resilience, urges unity behind Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja October 1, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, praising their resilience and calling for greater unity as the nation continues its journey of growth and development. In an Independence Day message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh,...

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike speaking with newsmen during a media chat in Abuja

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Nigeria @66: Wike credits Tinubu for ‘unprecedented development’ in Abuja

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja October 1, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is delivering unprecedented development in Abuja, with massive investments in roads, transportation, healthcare and education aimed at improving the lives of residents. In his message to residents to mark Nigeria’s 66th...

National Leader of NDC, Senator Henry Dickson

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Nigeria @66: Dickson calls for Unity, good governance as he celebrates Independence, Bayelsa at 30

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja October 1, 2026

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on Nigerians to remain committed to unity, democracy and good governance as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Dickson, in a message to Nigerians on Wednesday, said the anniversary...

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Nigeria at 66: FG urges consolidation of reforms for shared prosperity

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja October 1, 2026

The Federal Government has called for sustained efforts to consolidate the reforms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration and translate emerging economic stability into stronger growth, expanded opportunities and improved quality of life for Nigerians. The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this...

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FULL TEXT: President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address with the theme: “From Reforms To Prosperity”

By PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU October 1, 2026

My fellow Nigerians,Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources,...

Nigeria @66: Has Tinubu’s education reform changed the story?

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja October 1, 2026

Education remains one of Nigeria’s biggest hopes for national development. It is also one of its greatest challenges. Millions of children are still out of school. Many classrooms lack teachers and learning materials, while universities continue to struggle with funding and infrastructure. Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office...

PDP Governorship candidate in Kaduna, Shehu Usman Bawa (ABG)

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66th Independence: Bawa seeks new approach to security, development in Kaduna

BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna October 1, 2026

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Hon. Shehu Usman Bawa, popularly known as ABG, has called for deep reflection on Nigeria’s 66-year journey, urging citizens and leaders to rethink approaches to security, human capital development and shared prosperity. Bawa made the call in his 66th Independence...

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Nigeria @65: Tinubu to address the nation on Independence Day at 7am

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja September 30, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7 a.m., to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. The Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement said all television and...