Independence day

The Centre for Advancement of Civil Liberties and Development has demanded a complete reversal of the hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff. This call was made a sequel to a nationwide balloon protest organised by the centre…

The Lagos State Government has opted for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is still with us. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the planned…

As part of activities to mark this year's Independence Day, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a video contest tagged #4ABetterNigeria. In this contest, interested contestants are expected to do a 1-minute video on…

Lagos State government, on Wednesday, rolled out programmes for the country’s 60th Independent anniversary celebration, saying the occasion would be low-key in the face of COVID-19 pandemic that has ravaged the whole world and the country…

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…