Independence day

President Muhammadu Buhari, in his October 1, 2029, Independence Day speech, spoke on different issues of national interest ranging from his government's release of N600 billion to finance capital projects; to the explanation he gave on the…

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, addressed Nigerians in commemoration of Nigeria's 59th independence anniversary. Below is the full text of his speech: Dear Compatriots,   1st …

THE Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said brain drain, improper policies and investments, inadequate facilities and health insurance are yet to be addressed in the health sector as the nation marks its 58th …

The alleged mastermind of the October 1, 2010 Independence Day bombings in Abuja, Charles Okah on Wednesday denied knowing the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND).Okah and his co-defendant, Obi Nwabueze are…

As Nigeria celebrates its 57th independence anniversary, the Coalition of Civil Society Organization for Transparency and Good Governance has commended the sacrifices of the military, describing the country's Armed Forces  as "guardian" of…

As the nation celebrates its 57th independent anniversary today (Sunday), Osun State governor, Mr Rauf  Aregbesola, on Saturday implored Nigerians to shun any form of violence, ethno-religious conflicts and other behaviours capable of…

Ahead of the Nation's 57th Independent Celebration, the Commissioner of Police, in Charge of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,Abuja, Command, CP Sadiq Abubakar Bello on Friday warned hoodlums, miscreants and would be troublemakers to keep…

Justice Gabriel Kolawole of a Federal High Court, Abuja, will on May 16, 2017 rule on a no case submission filed by the detained leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) Charles Okah and his co-defendants, Obi…