Sixty-five years ago, our beloved nation rose with courage and with the spirit of freedom. As we mark this Independence Day, we celebrate not just the hoisting of our Green-White-Green flag, but also the sacrifices of our heroes past and indeed the resilience of our people. On behalf of the veterans of the Armed Forces … [Read more…]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports that he plans to step aside for another presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on Thursday, his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, described the claims as a misrepresentation of Atiku’s recent interview with the BBC Hausa Service. “After a thorough review of both the … [Read more…]
By Oseloka H. Obaze Nigeria is 65. She struggled for her independence, but never fought for it. That has made all the difference in her appreciation of her nationalism, unity and democracy. Also, Nigeria fought a civil war to stay united, but because the agonizing consequences of that war were not equally felt, the appreciation … [Read more…]
By Ikenna Igwe When the United Kingdom rolled out its toughest immigration reforms in decades, few countries felt the tremors as acutely as Nigeria. Beyond individual dreams of study or work abroad, Britain’s policy shift threatens to reshape an entire economic lifeline. The Rules Have Changed Britain’s 2025 immigration overhaul raises the salary threshold for … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, Ph.D. On the first of October 1960, Nigeria became an independent state and adopted the Independence Constitution, discarding the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954, which had earlier established federalism in the country. Prior to independence, Nigeria had operated under five other constitutions: Sir Frederick Lugard’s Constitution of 1914, the Clifford Constitution of … [Read more…]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a highly successful diplomatic mission representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and concluding strategic engagements in Germany. During the week-long international engagement, the vice president delivered President Tinubu’s national statement calling for comprehensive UN reforms, … [Read more…]
Fellow Nigerians, On this auspicious occasion of our nation’s Independence Anniversary, I join millions of our compatriots across the globe to salute the courage, resilience, and indomitable spirit of the Nigerian people. Today, we celebrate not just the freedom we won in 1960 but also, the unyielding hope that our tomorrow will be brighter, fairer, … [Read more…]
Labour Party Governorship Candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has felicitated the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message made available by his Special Assistant on Media, Johnson Okoye, Dr. Moghalu joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating what he … [Read more…]
Leaders all over the nation have been urged to use the opportunity presented by this year’s Independence Day celebration to unite and build a stronger nation that reflects the vision of her founding fathers. The Managing Director of Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd, Architect Chibuikem Onyekachi Emmanuel, made this call on Wednesday through his Independence … [Read more…]
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, PACESETTER spoke to some people on the call to patriotism. The opinion poll forms a part of the 65th independence anniversary issues of the magazine. OPINION POLL A Call to Patriotism: What does it mean to you as Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence? RESPONSES To me, I … [Read more…]
My beloved Ndi Anambra, my fellow Nigerians, today we join our compatriots across the nation and beyond to celebrate 65 years of Nigeria’s independence. October 1st is not just a date in history; it is a reminder of the sacrifices of our founding fathers and mothers who secured for us the dignity of self-rule, the … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has brokered peace between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), ending a labour dispute that had threatened fuel supply stability. After two days of talks on Monday and Tuesday, the parties reached an agreement that disengaged workers will be reabsorbed into other Dangote Group … [Read more…]