Nigeria at 60: Nation in need of healing — Atiku
On his part, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said in a statement yesterday that the country was in dire need of healing. He also said force alone was not enough to defeat separatist agitations in Nigeria, adding that government should do everything to address issues that gave rise to such agitations. Appealing to separatist groups […]
Nigeria now sleeping giant of Africa, says TMG
*Adds: Nigeria is far from being the flying eagle of our dream By Joseph Erunke AS Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary, the Transition Monitoring Group, TMG,has regretted that the country had failed to live up to expectations of its founding fathers. The organisation, in a statement by its chairperson, Dr Abiola Akiyode – Afolabi,regretted […]
14 Reasons Nigeria is still where it is today
By Nwafor Sunday Though we are celebrating Nigeria at 60, the country has many issues militating against its growth and development. READ ALSO: Celebrate Nigeria @ 60: A call for reflection and action Though one can say that the country has recorded some achievements over the years, but as a country that is celebrating its […]
Independence Speech: President Buhari’s 4 Diamond questions to Nigerians
According to President Muhammadu Buhari in his speech [Read Full Speech HERE], “Sixty years of nationhood provides an opportunity to ask ourselves questions on the extent to which we have sustained the aspirations of our founding fathers.” The president, however, presented Nigerians four(4) questions to ponder: 1. Where did we do the right things? 2. […]
Nigeria@60: Corruption obstacle to Economic Independence in Nigeria – Obidike
Youth Ambassador to the Economic Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Obidike Chukwuebuka has charged Nigerians to reflect on the journey so far as the nation marks its 60th anniversary today. The young entrepreneur also said that it is time to right the wrongs of the nation and reinvigorate faith towards the actualisation of the greatness of […]
A toast to Akan Okon: A Refined Gentleman @ 55
By Emmanuel Sam The Honourable Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr Akan Okon, is a refined gentleman, a loyal friend, team player and an unassuming leader. Today, Thursday, October 1, marks a special event in the life a Colossus, born six years after Nigeria’s first Independence Day. Mr Akan Okon, a native […]
