FOR THE RECORD: Full Text of President Tinubu’s Independence Anniversary Speech

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023 Dear Compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah harps on unity, quality education, as he salutes Nigerians at 63rd independence anniversary

The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to work together for the country’s peace and development, saying national interest must always take precedence over every other interest and consideration. Mbah, who also stressed the import of quality education to nation building, equally commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of … [Read more…]

63 Hearty Cheers To Our Fatherland – Nigeria – Full Text of Engr. Dave Umahi’s Independence Anniversary Statement

1. It is with a deep sense of honour that I express my profound felicitations to the President and Commander-In- Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, *His Excellency, Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR* and indeed all Nigerians on this grand occasion of the celebration of 63 years of the Independence … [Read more…]

Editorial – The 63rd Independence: Nigeria Is Celebrating a Nation In One Piece But Not Yet At Peace

By Daberechukwu Egbo, Ag. Editor-In-Chief 63 years ago, on 1st October 1960, in the heart of Africa and at the centre of its western region, there was a country with great potential, which gained full independence from Great Britain and received its freedom charter on a racing track turned Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) at its … [Read more…]

Abia: NULGE President bemoans purported imposition of executives of union by Otti

The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE) has kicked against the undue meddlesomeness of the Abia state governor, Alex Otti, in the leadership of the union in the state. National President, Ambali Akeem Olatunji, said in Akure, the Ondo state capital, that ”there is no leadership crisis in the state chapter of the union … [Read more…]

Allocation Increases As FAAC Disburses N1.1tn To FG, States, LGAs As August Revenue

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Friday shared a total sum of N1.1 trillion as Federation Account revenue for the month of August to the federal, state and local governments, indicating a N133.991 billion rise over the N966.110 billion shared in the preceding month of July. This was contained in a statement from the … [Read more…]

Group, Forum of Former Councillors, visits Enugu Gov’s Political Adviser, Anioma; Lauds His Appointment

Hon Frank Anioma Appointed Special Adviser on Political Matters to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State

Representatives of Association of Former Councillors Forum of Enugu State, Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Frank Anioma, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor of Enugu State. During the visit, the state coordinator of the group, Hon. Chris Okwor, congratulated Hon Frank Anioma on his appointment which he described as being … [Read more…]

Delta Tribunal Strikes Out Omo-Agege’s Petition Challenging Oborevwori’s Election As Governor

The Delta Election Petition Tribunal yesterday dismissed the petition of (APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Omo-Agege had approached the tribunal in his bid to overturn the March 18 governorship election victory of the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The APC candidate’s prayers were non-compliance with the Electoral Act, winner not duly elected by majority of … [Read more…]

Works Minister Umahi visits collapsed Enugu bridge, assures of immediate reconstruction

…Commends Mbah’s move to dualise Enugu-Abakaliki Road …Mbah commends FG’s prompt response The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has assured of immediate reconstruction of the bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu end of the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, starting with the collapsed one. Umahi, who blamed … [Read more…]

LASG shuts Ladipo Market due to filthy environment

Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the popular Ladipo Market, Mushin, over alleged environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills, among others. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who ordered the closure in the early hours Friday, said the market would … [Read more…]

Abia: Alex Otti Flags Off 3.5km Six-Lane Road

Governor Alex Otti has formally flagged off the 3.5-kilometre six-lane Okpara Square-Ossah Express Tower Road with a promise to extend the project to the Onuimo axis in Imo State. Speaking while performing the exercise on Wednesday, Governor Otti promised that the road project would be executed with a standard drainage system, street lights, and others. … [Read more…]