Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulazeez Yari, has disclosed that he met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos to review preparations for the party’s 2027 campaign. Yari made this known in a post on his verified X account on Thursday, where he...
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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to use the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary as a time for honest reflection, saying the nation is facing worsening poverty, hunger, insecurity and unemployment despite its enormous human and natural resources. In his Independence Day message released...
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has said that borrowing by a government should not automatically be seen as a sign of failure, insisting that what matters is whether such loans are lawful, transparent and used for projects that benefit the people. The governor made the remarks on Thursday...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
A new digital agriculture initiative aimed at improving food security, creating jobs and transforming farming through technology will be officially launched in Makurdi, Benue State, on October 30, 2026. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Agric 360 Innovation, Mr. Roland Tyonongu, disclosed this in an interview with NATIONAL...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), will on October 1, 2026, roll out the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative. The programme supports the Commission’s mandate to promote modern, universal, efficient, reliable, affordable, and...
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...
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...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has entered a new phase of economic growth and shared prosperity, saying the difficult reforms carried out by his administration have laid the foundation for a stronger future. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday in his Independence Day address to Nigerians...
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,...
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...
Moses Simon has reached 100 appearances for the Super Eagles, joining an exclusive group of Nigerian internationals to hit the landmark. Simon reached the century during Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Madagascar in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. He is the fifth Nigerian to make 100...
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...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the Appropriation (Amendment) (No.4) Bill, 2025, extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. He said...
As Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary, residents of Sokoto State have expressed sharply divided opinions over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance after three years in office, with some praising his reforms while others insist the country has recorded little progress. A cross-section of residents interviewed in a vox...