Nigeria @ 60 and our wasted opportunities
By Martins P. Iwuanyanwu I have tried to reminisce over Nigeria’s nationhood journey, particularly at this its adult age of 60 years, and to find reasons to celebrate the so-called Nigeria political independence. But I still cannot find any cogent reason to do so, especially when we consider the many wasted opportunities we have had […]
Nigeria @ 60: APC, Govs reaffirm commitment to democratic devt
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress APC and its governors have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to deepening Nigeria’s democracy. They made the commitments in separate statements signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Yekini Nabena and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Gov. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu […]
Nigeria @60: Group demands evacuation of stranded Nigerian traders in Ghana
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Barely 24 hours left for Nigeria to mark diamond 60th independent anniversary of nationhood, a group called Progressive Ambassadors of Nigeria, PAN, Wednesday, demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari, commence evacuation of stranded Nigerians in Ghana. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Director, Media, Emmanuel Imevbore Ohiomokhare, […]
Nigeria @ 60: I’m sad, things have got out of control — Oyegun
By Gabriel Enogholase FORMER National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that he was so sad that the country has not attained its full potentials at 60, adding that this saddens him. He spoke, yesterday, in Benin City, while fielding questions from journalists. Oyegun said: “Things have been tough. What […]
Nigeria @60 challenge: FG splashes 16.5m on 9 winners
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Federal government on Tuesday rewarded winners of the Nigeria @60 Diamond and Innovation Challenge with a total of 16.5 million cash prize. The Diamond and Innovation Challenge is an initiative of the Inter-Ministerial Committee set up by President Mohammadu Buhari to encourage Nigerian youths on creativity and innovation. The Challenge was […]
Nigeria @60: No social justice, religious and inter-ethnic tolerance – Ozekhome
Mr Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN) has said that after 60 years of existence as a nation, Nigeria still grapples with the issue of social justice, equity, religious and inter-ethnic tolerance. Ozekhome made the assertion on Monday in Abuja while articulating his thoughts on how the country has fared after 60 years […]
