By Azuka Jebose Biko what’s so happy about our 65th Independence Day? Is a dysfunctional nation at 65 a happy nation? Show me a Happy Nigerian today and I will show you a virgin at a birthing center (maternity ward). Those who
By Prof Mark Nwagwu we were there in the beginning 1960 our baby we worked we built we nurtured the baby grew ran and fell we pick her up the race continues we give her our best Happy Independence Anniversary May the
By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma, AI-KO I had long resolved that I would not be writing anything about Nigeria as October 1 approached. The weight of repetition, the endless cycle of lamentations and hollow celebrations, had convinced me that silence might
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Lamido Yuguda, has emphasized the need for the nation to pursue true financial independence by deepening its capital market. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Yuguda
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to halt what it described as “anti-poor policies” that continue to weigh heavily on workers and the general populace. In a statement issued on Thursday, the NLC said the recent hikes
There is no question that whispers of a Goodluck Jonathan comeback in 2027 have swirled for months. Of course the rumour mill has been working overtime regarding this subject matter. But the man at its epicentre, former President Goodluck Jonathan, has not
By Tony Onyima The federal government’s directive to make a thesis and project submission to the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a prerequisite for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation marks a significant turning point in the country’s academic and professional
Caleb Mutfwang As the governor of Plateau State, the once picturesque and peaceful state, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang last month offered the most credible description of the status of insecurity in Nigeria. Characterisation and the nomenclature given to the siege on communities in
The activities marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary kicked off on September 25 with inter-denominational church services held in various Christian churches across Nigeria. Earlier on Friday September 26, special Juma’at prayers were held by Muslims to commemorate Nigeria’s independence anniversary. At the National
The Nigeria Customs Service recently concluded its 2025 Public Relations Officers Workshop in Kano, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, resilience, and innovation in projecting the Service’s image. The workshop brought together PR officers, communication experts, and seasoned resource persons to strengthen communication