55th independence anniversary: How Nigerians are celebrating the day
Nigerians are conveying their messages to the public the best way they can as the country marks her 55th independence anniversary. Among the major highlights of the ways the people are celebrating today is by posting colorful images in association to the country’s flag, other messages seen on social networks come in the form of critical analysis of the country’s growth, while many others just chose to send their goodwill messages as plain as they can. See some of the very engaging posts..
Senate President to read Ministerial List Tuesday
Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki this evening received the list of Ministerial nominees sent to the Senate for screening by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Another Senator withdraws vote of confidence on Saraki
Barely 24 hours after the Chairman, Senate Committee on Business and Rules, Senator Babajide Omowarare (APC-Osun East), backed out of the vote of confidence given to the leadership of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, by 83 Senators, another Senator, Sabo Mohammed Nakudu representing Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, has also purportedly withdrawn the said endorsement.
Nigeria@55: I’m worried, unhappy but optimistic – Osoba
Former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Segun Osoba, in this chat, shares his thoughts on the state of nation, where we missed the mark and the way forward.
Nigeria at 55: Read full text of President Buhari’s speech
“October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness.
2019: PDP zones presidency to the North
ABUJA—AHEAD of 2019 presidential election, the national leadership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has zoned the Presidency to the North, saying it has learned its lessons and would never repeat any such mistake in future.
