Tag: Independence Day
Put leaders on their toes, Gbajabiamila tells Nigerians
Eromosele Ebhomele Majority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday urged Nigerians to learn to keep leaders…
#NigeriaAt55: Cooperate with govt at all levels, Ambode urges Nigerians
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged Nigerians and Lagosians to cooperate with their respective government at…
Nigeria not a failed state, says TUC
The organised labour in the country has said that Nigeria was not a failed state irrespective of the myriad of…
#NigeriaAt55: We must join hands to build Nigeria, says Oshiomhole
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Thursday expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its numerous challenges with…
Fayose cancels independence celebration in Ekiti
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state on Thursday cancelled all forms of fanfare as well as stadium parades usually held…
Impatience is not a virtue, Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has urged his countrymen to be patient after he submitted his ministerial nominees to the…
Full Text: Buhari delivers moving speech to Nigerians at 55
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that no problems should stop Nigerians from celebrating October 1, its Independence Day. Buhari who…
Independence Anniversay: Buhari to address Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 1, 2015, make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities…
Nigeria @ 55: Envoy calls for sober reflection
Nigeria’s Consul General to South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to use the nation`s 55th independence anniversary…
Uranta lists Nigeria’s problems at 55
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigeria will be 55 years old on Thursday, but Tony Uranta, a former member of the National Dialogue…
FG declares October 1 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1 public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry…
Independence: Obama pledges support against terrorism
United States President, Barack Obama, has pledged the support of the American government to Nigeria in combating terrorism. The pledge…
Independence Day: Northern Governors Forum calls unity
The Northern States Governors’ Forum on Tuesday urged Nigerians to mark the country’s 54 years anniversary by working for its…
October 1: There are no reasons to celebrate – Tinubu
Former Lagos state governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu believes that there are no obvious reasons why Nigeria should celebrate its 54th…
2015: Nigeria needs ‘Common Sense’ revolution – Bola Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu believes that Nigeria needs “Common Sense” revolution to help it…