President Bola Tinubu’s National Broadcast on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED 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 journey of nationhood since October 1, […]
Nigeria at 65: The Weight of Unfinished Promises
By: Stephanie Shaakaa Nigeria at 65 is not just another date on the calendar. It is a mirror that does not lie. A mirror that forces us to confront what we have become after six and a half decades of independence. Sixty five years should be the prime of a nation, the age of wisdom, […]
FG Refutes False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has issued a strong statement denying claim by an American Television hosts, Bill Maher and others that Christians are being targeted by terrorists, saying that such claims are not only “false and baseless”, they are also “despicable and divisive”. In a statement signed by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, the federal […]
GOV. Okpebholo assures early delivery of Sapele Road project
The governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured the people of Edo state that the Sapele Road project under construction would be completed on schedule, saying the Contractor’s promise of December delivery still stands. Inspecting the State-funded reconstruction of the Federal government owned popular Sapele Road in Benin City at the weekend, Governor […]
Travelogue: A return to Russia
By: Wale Okediran I recently returned to Russia, the land of great writers, musicians and inventors after a seven-year break. On my first visit in 2018, almost everybody wanted to visit the country perhaps, to watch the 2018 World Cup which was adjudged as one of the best organized football fiesta in recent times. On that […]
Anchoring Nigeria’s Democracy On Electoral Integrity; The Imperative Of An Unbiased and Transparent Electoral Umpire
By Dr Ehogie-West Idahosa, SAN My duty today is to speak about anchoring Nigeria’s democracy on electoral integrity. Like many nations of the world, Nigeria supposedly embraced democracy even before its independence. It is logical to assume that Nigeria’s early encounter with democracy may be associated with its relationship with Great Britain, which was its […]
SMEDAN Trains Female Journalists in Abuja on Entrepreneurship
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has concluded a 5-day empowerment initiative to equip 60 female journalists in the Federal Capital Territory with entrepreneurial skills. The training focused on business development, innovation and financial management in order to assist women in […]
Mass arrests for sextortion and romance scams in sting operation in Nigeria, others
A BBC report indicates that some 260 suspected cyber scammers have been arrested in a sting operation carried out in Nigeria and 14 other African countries. The operation, co-ordinated by Interpol and funded by the UK, targeted criminal networks using social media and digital platforms to extract money from victims in romance scams, and in […]
Bandits gun down worshippers at Zamfara mosque
At least five worshippers were shot dead when bandits attacked a mosque during early morning prayers in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Daily Trust has reported The attack, which happened on Friday morning, sent a shock wave across the community. Witnesses said the assailants stormed the mosque and opened fire indiscriminately, […]
Community vs. State Police: Nigeria’s Security Dilemma and the Peril of Persecution
By Emman Usman Shehu In Nigeria, a nation teetering on the edge of chaos, the clamor for security reform has reached a crescendo. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF), a centralized behemoth, has proven woefully inadequate in tackling the hydra of insecurity—banditry, insurgency, and communal violence—that plagues the country. Nowhere is this failure more acutely felt […]