By John Alechenu ABUJA — Elder statesman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has described President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day broadcast as lacking substance, saying it failed to adequately address insecurity and the 2027 general elections. Okorie, in his reaction to the President’s address on Thurs...
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The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has outlined a strategic plan to improve economic affordability in Nigeria through targeted fuel subsidies. Speaking during a world press conference on Thursday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Indepen...
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Gombe United will set up camp in Jos, Plateau State, ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Savannah Scorpions will depart Gombe on Thursday for the pre-season exercise. Gombe United will take part in a pre-season tournament while in Jos. The tournament wi...
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Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Ondo, and Rivers rank among the Niger Delta’s poorest performers in the new FOI assessment, exposing deep gaps in public disclosure. The post 177 of 180 FOI requests unanswered in Niger Delta, new ranking exposes transparency crisis appeared first on Premium T...
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Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful about the future of the country, saying Nigeria has the capacity to overcome its current challenges and emerge stronger. Namadi made the call while speaking with journalists on Thursday to mark Nigeria’...
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has said Nigeria’s true independence must mean freedom from poverty, insecurity, illiteracy, disease and division, urging governments to deliver the dividends of democracy to citizens. The council, in its Indep...
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The Adamawa State Government on Thursday marked Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day anniversary by reaching out to patients at the two largest hospitals in Yola. Children born as Nigerians celebrated the nation’s anniversary were of particular interest to the government. Officials of...
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Atiku promised to support prompt publication of results from every polling unit and ensure electoral offenders faced the law, regardless of party affiliation. The post 2027: Atiku vows to end election rigging in Nigeria, strengthen INEC independence appeared first on Premium Time...
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Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesman for African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, rejecting the President’s description of Nigeria in 2023 as a “sick patient” suffering from cancer. Tinu...
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The City Boy Movement has urged Nigerian youths to use their platforms to promote the country, shun electoral violence, and support President Tinubu’s admi Read More: https://punchng.com/city-boy-movement-urges-youths-to-promote-nigeria-shun-violence/...
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Nigerians on Thursday gathered outside the Federal High Court, calling for greater independence of Nigeria’s judiciary and stronger protection of citizens’ rights. The protesters said they chose Independence Day for the demonstration to highlight the importance of freedom, insist...
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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has urged Nigerians to support government initiatives at the federal, state and local levels aimed at tackling the country’s challenges and improving the welfare of citizens. Alia made the appeal in his goodwill message to Nigerians as the cou...
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By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has mobilised Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to commence emergency remedial works on the collapsed section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The sec...
