Stop hate action to stop hate speech in Nigeria, Lawmaker tells FG
A lawmaker in the Imo state House of Assembly, Mr. Mike Iheanatu, said yesterday, that if only people in authority would stop hate action that will end the issues of hate speeches.
Nnamdi Kanu not taken away by the military, is in London right now – Orji Kalu
Former Governor of Abia, Dr Orji Kalu, said that the leader of Independent People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has fled to London.
Give opportunities to the youths – Comrade Taiwo Bamigbade
This is not to criticise the past or present administrations which many people do, but to list out the major problems and solutions that can be of help to the present administration and to the masses of the Nation.
Nigerian Independence day: Full Text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech
Nigerian Independence day October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom.
Power remains a huge problem – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says power remains a huge problem to the country despite the fact that energy production has reached an all time high of 7,001 Megawatts as of Sept 12.
Nigeria sports @ 57: Still topsy-turvy
Sports in Nigeria is synonymous with the country’s nationhood although participation in competitive sports by Nigerians predates the country’s independence in 1960.
We won’t allow dismemberment of Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, this morning, acknowledged that calls for the restructuring of Nigeria are “quite proper in a legitimate debate”but noted that the situation “has let in highly irresponsible groups to call for the dismemberment of the country.”
Nigeria at 57: Obaseki congratulates Nigerians, urges peaceful co-existence
The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Nigerians as the country celebrates 57 years of independence, today, with a call to co-exist peacefully.
Under current structure, good leaders won’t make any difference – E.K. Clark
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo, elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), bares his mind on Nigeria 57 years after independence
Independence Day: Let’s Build a Nation of peace, unity – Gbenga Daniel
Nigerians have been urged to build a nation of our collective dream where freedom, peace and unity reign.
Whether you like it or not, the military have held this country together – Prof. Yadudu
Prof. Auwalu Yadudu, a constitutional lawyer of repute and former legal adviser to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, bares his mind on Nigeria @57
Rice smugglers warned as Customs Marine steps up creeks patrol
Rice smugglers carrying out their activities through the creeks have been warned to desist or be ready to face prosecution by the Western Marine Command, WMC, of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, as the command has increased measures in the region to curtail illicit items from coming in through the waterways.
We must move from luggage economy to knowledge based economy — Sen. Joy Emodi
I just finished watching, for the umpteenth time, the short documentary by the United States Information Service (USIS) highlighting the July 1961 state visit by the late Prime Minister, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, to the US at the invitation of President John F. Kennedy.
FG to distribute three million mosquito nets in Ondo
ABOUT three million insecticide mosquito nets are to be distributed across Ondo State as part of the efforts to prevent malaria by the Federal Government.
NIGERIA AT 57 Jonathan, Govs, Saraki, Dogara, Tinubu, Anyaoku, others preach unity, peaceful co-existence
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors from across the country, Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Reps, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, among others, preached unity and peaceful co-existence as Nigeria marks 57th independence anniversary today.
The phenomenon of Biafra (10)
Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon responded to Lt. Col. Ojukwu’s timely warning by promulgating Decree 8 which, at first glance, seemed to address mainly the constitutional aspects of the Aburi accord, with very little on the fiscal arrangements.
