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…