Kenyan police said they would not allow a planned march in Nairobi on Tuesday to mark an annual day of protest, with heavy security deployments disrupting traffic. Demonstrations have traditionally been held on July 7 to commemorate the day in 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after …

…Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, will deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Africa International Housing Show, next week, in Abuja. The announcement has heightened expectations for what is widely regarded as Africa's largest and most influential housing and construction event, whi…

…noted that the President commissioned the state’s fruit concentrate factory during the anniversary, while two other industrial projects - a beer factory and a fruit juice processing plant - await commissioning. He also said First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu commissioned 10 urban renewal roads executed by his administra…

…Alia also noted that Tinubu had visited Benue barely a week earlier for the state's 50th anniversary celebrations, during which a fruit concentrate factory was commissioned by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who represented the President at the ceremony. He said a beer factory and a fruit juice…

…Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, describing the anniversary as a significant milestone in the country’s military history. The upper chamber also urged officers and soldiers to remain professional, steadfast and committed to their constitutional responsibilities, assuring them of…

…and on the path to greater prosperity during the celebration of his first coronation anniversary and the maiden edition of Okpella Day, held in the community, where he reflected on the achievements recorded within one year of his reign. The colourful ceremony attracted traditional rulers from across Edo State, governme…

…braved a scorching heatwave in cities across the east of the country to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776. Temperatures soared to a record 103F (39.4C) in the capital — an all-time high for July 4 — with 160 million Americans under extreme weather warnings,…

…cockroaches. As the government's Renewed Hope review starkly demonstrated on its third anniversary just one month ago, Hope is a layer of lies atop a column of deception. This is why a country of over 200 million people, many of whom are trained in some of the finest institutes worldwide, are being offered patronising…

…ships from more than 20 countries sailed into New York harbor to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. “You will hear a couple small but loud voices today speak obsessively not of our national greatness, but of our national imperfections,” Vance said from the…

…But he added at the foot of the iconic monument: "As we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack." He charged that there was "a resurgence of the communist menace in our land." It is a theme that Trump has repeatedly hammered home in recent weeks, as the anti-establishm…

…Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, is marking July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. Leo's visit also comes just two weeks after the European Union's approval of new migrant rules allowing much broader detention powers and the creation of deportation centres ou…

…of the greats himself, and who has at every stage tried to turn the United States' big anniversary into a celebration of himself. Republican Trump's supporters have even introduced legislation to have his likeness chiseled beside those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. On J…

…Future: Debating AI's Impact," formed part of activities marking the foundation's 10th anniversary. Speaking at the event, the foundation's Head of Operations, Governance and Partnership, Joshua Aremu, said artificial intelligence had become a transformative force globally, making it necessary to equip students with re…

…and strategic engagement as the Communist Party of China celebrates its 105th anniversary. In a statement marking the anniversary, issued on Tuesday in Abuja, China's Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said the CPC's leadership had been the driving force behind China's transformation into the world's second-largest econ…

…has hindered its acceptance and official recognition. Olawuyi said this during the 20th anniversary of the Osun State Independent Shari'a Panel, established by the state muslim community. The OSMC president said that for more than two decades, the independent Shari'a panel has successfully handled cases involving inher…

…as part of the events marking the President's second year in office. On that second-year anniversary, Mr. President inaugurated no fewer than 10 highly impactful infrastructure projects inckuding the Maitama-Gishiri Bridge, spanning the N16 corridor to streamline accessibility between the central capital and surroundin…

…inaugural Nigeria Climate Investment Summit in London, will also coincide with the 35th anniversary of GLOBE International, the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment. Onuigbo, sponsor of Nigeria's Climate Change Act 2021, will formally assume office during a reception at the House of Commons on Jun…

…has no doubt clarified the old doubts which created the crisis of 1993. Last week's anniversary of June 12 therefore offered greater impetus for many Nigerians to eulogise it as the precursor of sustainable democracy in the country. As usual, the day was declared a public holiday to enable citizens mark it as their dem…

…large. The programme, which was held on Saturday as part of activities marking the 46th anniversary of the club, was attended by leaders of the Christian, Islamic and traditional religions. The Christian prayer was led by Venerable Sammi Adetule, the pastor in charge of Anglican Church of Ascension, Akobo, Ibadan. The…

…Nigeria's urban development challenges. Ogbonna, speaking at the institute's 60th Anniversary and Founders' Day Symposium in Ibadan on Thursday, said that town planning and governance were inseparable. He noted that effective governance could not exist without the work of planners, and planners could not succeed withou…

…and opportunities shaping the sector. The report launch coincided with Omni's seventh anniversary and formed part of the Omni Insights Forum, which brought together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, investors, financial institutions, policymakers and development partners to discuss the future of commerce, capital…

…Trump arrives for a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States at the Chateau de Versailles in Versailles France on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Bastien Ohier / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump said…

…that the World Cup, the birthright Supreme Court decision and the country's 250th anniversary are happening at the same time. But with international turmoil and domestic division on a range of polarising issues, the confluence of events is holding up a mirror to the American people.A majority of Americans believe all b…

As Wordle celebrates its fifth anniversary, we have to be honest with ourselves: Are we still having fun, thousands of Wordles later? Sometimes, we are - but other times, the daily word game has felt like a means to keep a streak alive. Instead, my friends and I have gotten hooked on a new game, MapTap, which is availa…

…I call it a double celebration because our medical director is also marking his birth anniversary on this date." The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some stakeholders in the health sector in the state attended the event. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investi…