…Murtala, stated this in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to Malami’s Independence Day address. Murtala said Malami’s pledges on pensions and gratuities did not reflect the situation in the state, claiming that retired civil servants had continued to receive their payments without backlogs. He also reje…

…to 27 inmates in correctional facilities across the state to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. This brings the number of beneficiaries of his administration’s clemency interventions to more than 500. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated in a statement in Kaduna that the exerci…

…in tongues at cinemas while watching Agbara Nla. >The film's premiere on Nigeria's Independence Day, October 1, seems to have added significance for many viewers, with several describing the timing as intentional and spiritually symbolic.Mike Bamiloye warns about social media usage Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Mike…

…The ambassador stated this in Madrid, Spain, during an event marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, where he called for renewed commitment to national unity, economic development and stronger international partnerships. According to a statement released by the Embassy on Friday, Ikpeazu acknowledged the count…

…Company Limited (NNPCL) retail rolls out a special promotion to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day.NNPC announced that the discount applies to every litre of petrol purchased at participating NNPC Retail stations.Nigerians can win N30,000 in their NNPC Fuel App wallets while enjoying a N66 petrol discount. Photo: NNP…

Saudi Arabia approved an additional 10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria, following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countriesNAHCON confirmed the slots were split between state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards and seven lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's admini…

…presence of more persons outside the judiciary. Excerpts By Jide Ajani Sixty years after independence, if you were to score Nigeria’s judiciary, how would you grade that arm of government? Out of 10, I’ll give them seven. They have not done terribly. You see, what really happens is that the judiciary does not exist in…

…El-Rufai into a personal war. But we will not apologise for exercising our political independence. “We are adults, and we have made our decision,” the group said. Recall that El-Rufai has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission since February 18, 2026, in connectio…

…Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration based on factual evidence. Uba said this on Thursday, Independence Day, in Abuja, saying those championing the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign do not have the interests of Nigerians at heart. His comments came after the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and for…

…determine the future of generations yet unborn. Ojajuni stated this on Thursday at an Independence Day symposium organised by The International Friendship League (IFL) to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The event, themed “Nigeria at 66: A Call to Citizenship Transformation,” was held at the Presidential C…

…transportation, housing and business operations. The coalition made the call in its Independence Day statement marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, which was signed by its Chairman, Waheed Lawal. According to the coalition, “any substantial increase in electricity tariffs could raise production…

…Nigerians. Aiyedatiwa stated this while delivering an address to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths to eschew violence, embrace issue-based engagement and respect the rights of every citizen, also used the occasion to commend Pres…

…parties, groups, and associations to reschedule activities earlier approved for Independence Day, citing credible intelligence suggesting that certain individuals planned to exploit the gatherings to cause civil unrest.Obidient Movement vows to resist future cancellations after police halted its planned march. Photo >P…

…work and people can go about their businesses without fear. The call was contained in an Independence Day statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary. Okoh said CAN welcomed the shift from economic reforms to a focus on prosperity, but stressed that Nigerians…

…of religious or ethnic differences. The governor made the call during the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme “Dealing Decisively with Insecurity, Banditry and Terrorism Through Community Participation, Awareness and Policing,” Go…

…relationship expert said the man is now more concerned about maintaining his financial independence than getting married. “He is 39. He already has two children in Nigeria from a previous marriage that ended because of infidelity,” he wrote. “At this stage, he says financial freedom matters more to him than marriage.”…

…in South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho and beyond on the occasion of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. She said the Consulate General was fully conscious of urgent concerns surrounding passport services and difficulties being experienced by many Nigerians due to xenophobic/afrophobic attacks and threats of attacks.…

Protest erupts at PTI Junction in Delta State after youths who gathered for a 5-kilometre Independence Day Run expressed anger over the distribution of T-shirts bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu. The participants, who were said to have gathered for the exercise, were surprised when organisers began distributin…

The United States Government has congratulated Nigeria on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The US Department of State, in a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesman on Thursday, said it valued its relationship wit…

…not settle for merely managing poverty. The President made the admission in his 66th Independence Day address to the nation, saying the hardship confronting many households predated his administration, but acknowledging the government’s responsibility to change the circumstances of vulnerable Nigerians. According to th…

…several generations, but can change the country’s trajectory. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, marking the 66th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. The President said Nigeria had endured decades of economic crises, insecurity, military rule and political u…

…while allowing the underlying challenges to worsen. Tinubu stated this in his 66th Independence Day address to Nigerians, where he defended the economic reforms introduced by his administration. He said by 2023, poverty was rising and hope was “nearly gone”, adding that the country’s situation had become too difficult…

…were aimed at confronting longstanding structural problems. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the country marked its 66th anniversary. The President said Nigeria had for too long postponed difficult economic decisions, allowing deep distortions to grow and…

…nation despite the economic challenges facing citizens. Yilwatda stated this in an Independence Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary. He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu inherited a difficult econ…

…the largest refinery in East Africa and Kenya’s biggest infrastructure project since independence, surpassing the $5.1bn Standard Gauge Railway. Dangote said the refinery would demonstrate that the success recorded with his 700,000bpd refinery in Nigeria could be replicated elsewhere on the continent. “Lekki proved tha…