*Adds: Nigeria is far from being the flying eagle of our dream By Joseph Erunke AS Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary, the Transition Monitoring Group, TMG,has regretted that the country had failed to live up to expectations of its founding fathers. The organisation, in a statement by its chairperson, Dr Abiola Akiyode – Afolabi,regretted …

President Muhammadu Buhari, October 1st, 2020. PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo Reacting, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, used opportunity of the 60th independence anniversary to ask President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the recommendations of the 2014 national conference to move the country forward. In a statement issued yesterday to commemorate the 60th independence anniversary of the country, …

Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Similarly, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan urged Nigerians not to lose hope in their nation, even as he charged them to be purposeful in playing their own role towards making the country great. READ ALSO: Independence: Seven key points from President Buhari’s speech Jonathan, who stated this in his goodwill message to Nigerians …

On his part, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said in a statement yesterday that the country was in dire need of healing. He also said force alone was not enough to defeat separatist agitations in Nigeria, adding that government should do everything to address issues that gave rise to such agitations. Appealing to separatist groups …

APBN President, Akinloye Oyegbola The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), has congratulated Nigerians as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists, APBN President, Akinloye Oyegbola, proffered solutions on how the country can overcome some of its challenges. According to him, Nigeria has come a long …

Okogie On his take, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, acknowledged that every nation has its peculiar challenges, but said Nigeria’s problems could not be addressed by the kind of leadership it has at this point in time. In his 60th independence message to Nigerians, titled “A change of heart for Nigeria’s 60th …

Paul Orajiaka By Henry Ojelu An All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Paul Orajiaka has said that the true greatness of Nigeria can only be achieved through youthful and visionary leadership. Orajiaka who stated this in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the celebration of the nations golden jubilee also noted that Nigeria …

The Head of the Kano Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Sanusi Aliyu Mohammed today September 29th, 2020 asked for the support of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to enable the achievement of the mandate of the agency in his domain. The Zonal Head who spoke during a courtesy visit to the …

By Soni Daniel, Abuja Justice M. S. Sifawa of the Sokoto State High Court, Sokoto has convicted and sentenced six internet fraudsters to prison for fraud. The fraudsters who were prosecuted on one-count separate charge of conspiracy and  cheating by the Sokoto Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are: Henry Chukwuma Uche …

ASUU strike ‎The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the adoption of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) in the country. Mahmud Lawan, Coordinator, Kano Zonal Coordinator of the association, made the call in a statement issued in Kano on Thursday, at the end of its meeting held at the Federal University, …

It was not by accident that the tagline selected to capture the essence of Lagos is, Centre of Excellence. The tagline does not say, close to excellent, neither does it say trying to be excellent. The tagline implies, Lagos is fully settled in the midst of excellence, right at the very heart of excellence regardless …

President Muhammadu Buhari, October 1st, 2020. PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo As Nigeria clocked 60 years since it gained independence from colonial rule, here are 10 quotes extracted from President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech delivered October 1st, 2020. 1. “We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth.” 2. “At this stage …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said that it made no sense for Nigeria to sell oil cheaper than Saudi Arabia or other neighbouring countries that produce the product. President Buhari also said that Nigerians should collectively resolve to continue their journey beyond the sixty as it was better to remain …

Though we are celebrating Nigeria at 60, the country has many issues militating against its growth and development. Though one can say that the country has recorded some achievements over the years, but as a country that is celebrating its 60th anniversary, Nigeria is long overdue to be among top 3 best countries in the world, …

By Davies Iheamnachor The Council of Chiefs in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State has said King Ateke Tom did not reign in the region as a criminal, but as a peacemaker and freedom fighter. The Council of Chiefs in Okochiri also cautioned the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, against attacks on the ruler of …

…Middle belt backs IPOB sit-at-home order By Peter Okutu, Ugochukwu Alaribe & Chinonso Alozie The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that there is no going back on the sit at home order it had declared to hold today , October 1, 2020. There has been panic buying in Aba as some residents said they …

Fellow Nigerians, ​I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit …

File: Gridlock as tankers shut down Apapa road. By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to ease the burden of transportation in the state, the Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced process to harmonize the state’s Transport Sector Reform (Amendment) Laws 2018, in a bid to ensure its workability. In view of this, the House, …

… Power supply by GENCOs in 2019 average 32,799,114MWh — NBS By Ediri Ejoh There are indications that despite the pronouncement of the suspension of the new tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, on Tuesday, the directive has not been implemented as bills paid yesterday to the Nigeria Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, remained at …

Slam Buhari over poverty, electoral injustice, nepotism Urge Buhari to rejig cabinet, security architecture By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed sadness  over the socio-economic and security challenges in the country’s and urged Nigerians to remain hopeful of better times ahead. The party stated this in a statement issued on …