Tag: independence
Real founding fathers of Nigeria not Awo, Zik, Sardauna
When Nigerians talk about founding fathers, they refer to Ahmadu Bello (Sardauna), Nnamdi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo. Whereas modern Nigeria…
Independence: Kwara governor hails FG’s economic diversification programmes
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has applauded the present administration’s stride at diversifying the monolithic economy of Nigeria with agriculture.
Nigeria @58: Kwankwaso sues for peace, unity
Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso on Sunday urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity as Nigeria celebrates her 58 independent aniversary.
Catalan independence vote on hold
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has said his people voted for independence from Spain - but that he wants a negotiated…
Tekno In Trouble For Incorrect Tweet
For wishing Nigerians ''Happy Independent'' and not Independence, Alhaji Tekno is currently in a battle with twitter users who think…
Kogi Speaker calls for confidence in Buhari administration
The Speaker of the Kogi House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole, has urged Nigerians to have confidence in the administration of…
Reps say Nigeria must gain independence from tribalism
As Nigeria marks 57th Independence anniversary, two members of the House of Representatives say that peaceful coexistence is crucial in…
Agitations for secession out of place – Lalong
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau has said that Nigerians were better off together, declaring that agitations for secession were “totally…
Independence: Nigeria has not fared badly – Politicians
Some Politicians in Lagos on Sunday said that Nigeria would keep learning from its mistakes until she attains near perfection.…
Nigeria At 57: This Is Not A Time To Call For Division, But Uphold Our Unity – Ambode
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday joined other Nigerians in celebrating 57 years of nationhood, stating that…
Independence: NSCDC deploys 2,500 personnel in Niger
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger Command, on Friday said it had deployed 2,500 security personnel to…
NCPC solicits FG’s support, targets independence in 5years
Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has appealed to the Federal Government to support pilgrimage financially…
60th Independence Anniversary: Ghana Celebrates Nigerian Relationship
Mr. William Awinador-Kanyirige, the High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria says Nigeria played a fundamental role in attaining Ghana’s independence.
Independence: Sokoto govt. distributes cows to needy
The Sokoto State Government on Thursday, distributed cows to the less privileged in hospitals and some institutions in the state,…
China warns Hong Kong on Independence
China has warned that anyone advocating for Hong Kong’s independence could be punished, state media say. The stern message came…
Biafra on my mind
By Chido Onumah I am a child of Biafra. I was born on the eve of that avoidable and internecine…
Independence: Nigeria holds great promise, says Amosun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta In spite of the failures of the past and the challenges of the present, Nigeria still holds promise…
Ajimobi to Nigerians: support anti-corruption war
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the anti-corruption war of President…
Independence: IGP places policemen on red alert
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, says the police have been placed on red alert as the nation…
Modern Nigeria Like Our Colonial Era
By Ademola Johns After the independence of Nigeria in 1960 a lot of events occurred that we can still relate…
Deregulation, BPE And The PIB
By Okachikwu Dibia Twenty three years after Nigeria’s independence was an era that witnessed huge capital investments by the Federal…
Scottish nationalists name new leader to maintain independence fight
Scotland’s ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) on Friday crowned a new leader to build on a surge of support following…
Nigeria At 54: So Far, So..?
By Raymond Oise-Oghaede It has been 54 years since Nigeria attained independence from the British Colonialists and if a thorough…
Sambo felicitates with Zambia on independence anniversary
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Friday in Lusaka, Zambia, expressed delight over the relationship between Nigeria and Zambia, describing it as…
Still Unhappy Citizenry After 54 Years Of Nationhood
By Odunayo Joseph On the 1st October of every year, it has become a norm for our country to celebrate…
Nigeria At 54: Time For Reflection
The Nigerian government, since last Sunday, rolled out the drums as part of activities that would culminate in the celebration…
Green or Greed?
Nigeria is not a place but a people. The colour on our flag is a representation of who we are…
Spain kicks against Catalonia independence vote
The Spanish government Saturday said Catalonia would not be allowed to hold an independence referendum, shortly after the region’s leader…
Scotland rejects independence in historic referendum
Scotland rejected independence on Friday in a referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact but paved the way for…
Yes or No? Polls open as Scotland decides future
Polling booths opened on Thursday in Scotland’s historic referendum on independence, with record numbers of Scots expected to cast their…