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Nigeria at 65: Obi, Kalu disagree with Tinubu’s claims, warn of decline, urge reforms

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, two prominent voices — former Labour Party presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi and renowned economist and former...

On Nigeria’s Independence Day, President Tinubu waxes optimistic, says “the worst is over”, highlights economic recovery, security gains

Many suffering Nigerians may not agree with him, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation has turned the corner from...

Nigeria @65: A tale of two reflections — Atiku laments leadership failure, while NNMG commends national resilience

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary on October1, 2025, contrasting messages emerged from key political voices and advocacy groups, capturing the complex state...

Viral Lagos street trader who gave noney to orisoners graduates with law degree

Jeremiah (Jerry) Ekuma Iziogo, the Lagos street trader who captured hearts across Nigeria after he was filmed giving away his earnings to prison inmates,...

OBITUARY: Doyin Abiola, pioneer female editor who birthed Nigeria’s first Saturday newspaper

Often, history can be unkind to accomplished women, especially those married to or relatives of illustrious men. Their feats, regardless of their visibility, are...

Funeral arrangements for Professor Okello Oculi: Celebrating a pan-africanist scholar, poet, and intellectual

The family of the late Professor Okello Oculi, a distinguished Ugandan scholar, poet, novelist, and pan-Africanist, announces the funeral arrangements to honor his remarkable...

Atiku swoons over Titi as Abacha, Lar, Haastrups celebrate her at 75

Wife of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Titi, on Saturday celebrated her 75th birthday anniversary which had Atiku swooning on social media. Apart Atiku Abubakar,...

As Amaechi, Atiku, el Rufai pound Tinubu, Seriake Dickson warns Nigerians to ‘shine your eyes’ over opposition coalition

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has congratulated former Minister of Transportation and Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on his...

FG declares Friday & Monday as public holidays

The Federal Government has declared April 18th and 21st as public holidays to enable Christians celebrate Easter. This is contained in a statement by the...

Celebrating Dr. Kalba’s appointment

By Comrade Hassan Salihu It is with immense pleasure and unbridled delight that I extend my warmest felicitations to the distinguished Dr. Danjuma Kalba on...

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