…we’re appealing to govt to relocate us – Ward’s head By Bashir Bello A House of Representatives Member representing Ajingi, Gaya and Albasu Federal Constituency, Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya has donated relief material and succour worth N2 million to people of his constituent affected by flooding. It was gathered that the flood which occurred penultimate Sunday …

Fast-rising communications firm, Penzaarville Africa recently celebrated her fifth year anniversary. The celebration which held at the company’s Lagos HQ began on Thursday, September 10, 2020, and lasted a week with notable personalities from different walks of life, in attendance. The guests including clients, members of the fourth estates, friends and supporters, past employees and …

The Kano State Government has released a time table for re-opening of public and private schools for the third term academic year. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr Muhammad Sanusi-Kiru, released the time table at a news conference on Thursday in Kano. Sanusi-Kiru disclosed that the schools would be re-opened in phases and that exit …

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with frontline journalist and columnist, Chief Duro Onabule, as he turns 81 years on Sept. 27. The president’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday. Also read: Nigeria not a banana republic ― TUC tackles HoS …

By Abayomi Adeshida – Abuja As Nigerians celebrate 60 Years of Independence, Nigerian Direct to Home Pay TV operator, TStv Africa, re-launched in style in the Federal Capital Territory. A symbolic Road Show in five different convoys across the length and breadth of the capital city of Abuja to create the required enlightenment among prospective subscribers. …

President Muhammadu Buhari, October 1st, 2020. PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo President Buhari has identified the successful implementation of the Universal Basic Education Programme, Girl Education Project and Safe School Initiatives as factors responsible for the increase in girls’ enrolment and retention in schools. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday said …

A Coalition of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) says it will remodel the citizens of the country with the right attitude, leadership character, and followership patriotism to make Nigeria a functional and equalitarian society. Mr Chris Nwani, the Convener of the group said this in Abuja on Thursday as it marks the 60th Independence of Nigeria. Nwani …

The Federal Government on Sunday in Abuja applauded the roles played by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), toward the spiritual and physical development of the country. Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo gave the commendation at an Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service to mark Nigeria’s 60 years of Independence. Also read: Northeast humanitarian crisis: How Osinbanjo, NSA, …

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it has suspended the Service Reflective Tariff in line with the order of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). AEDC’s General Manager,  Mr Oyebode Fadipe, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. READ ALSO: Nigeria @ 60: Clerics, politicians manipulating tribes, religion for selfish motives— Cardinal …

By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has expressed disappointment that President Muhammadu Buhari did not provide solutions to Nigeria’s problems in his 60th independence speech presented to Nigerians. National Chairman of PANDEF and former military administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga made the assertion yesterday in Uyo. …

By Chinonso Alozie Mike Ahamba(SAN), on Wednesday, said Nigerians must change their attitude to governance before their leaders can change positively, especially during electioneering period. Ahamba spoke to Vanguard in Owerri, Imo State, on the way forward as Nigeria celebrates its 60th independence anniversary. He said during the electioneering period that the electorate usually “rob” …

By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has said the unity of the nation was an act of God. The party also said the nation in the celebration of its 60th Independence Day Anniversary was on the better stand on diversification and infrastructural development. The party in a …

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State chapter, has condemned a recent call for secession and creation of the ‘Oduduwa Republic’ in the South-West. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, the Amir (President) of the students’ group, Mr Miftahudeen Thanni, described the secession attempt as a “nation killer”. Thanni said it …

Stella Okotete National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Honourable Stella Okotete has felicitated with Nigerians and President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of the country’s 60th Independent anniversary. In a statement she personally signed, she described Nigerians as God’s own people, waxing stronger and overcoming all challenges ranging from insecurities and lately the …

President Muhammadu Buhari Prof. Wumi Iledare, Professor of Petroleum Economics, says comparing the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, with other countries will help to educate Nigerians on deregulation of the sector. Iledare made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria( NAN) while reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s …

President Muhammadu Buhari saluting NIgerians while reviewing the parade on a motorcade during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020 The Citizens Action for Good Governance (CAGG), has said that President Muhammadu Buhari deserves to be celebrated alongside the nation’s 60th Independent Anniversary. The …

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the Oduduwa republic agitators have protested against the celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary calling for self-determination of both Oduduwa Republic and actualization of the sovereign state of Biafra. Also read: Oct 1 Sit-at-Home: No one can stop us – IPOB Also read: We did not attack security agents in Igbo land ― …

Notable grassroots female politicians from ward 2 and 3 of Aleibiri Kingdom of Ekeremor Ward 2 and 3, on Thursday, declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party Senatorial Candidate and former Governor of the State, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson. Aleibiri, where the women visited from is the home town of the Senatorial Candidate of the …

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, Thursday, flayed the situation of the country,  and condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of leadership. Speaking at The Platform, an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, Kukah said that he is not a happy Nigerian but remained hopeful. Citing Kukah, TheCable said: “I think even …

Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, added the new generation of preachers manipulating religion for political and economic gains as part of the country’s woes. He also said the country’s tribal, religious and other diversities were not in themselves problematic, but for a political class that would set Nigerians …