Today, we mark our independence as a nation. On this day 62 years ago, we set forth to determine our own way, to shape our own destiny. The path we walk has not always been an easy or smooth one, but we walk it nonetheless because it is the road hewn by our own hands, ingenuity and aspirations. In this complex time, it is easy to forget the struggles of those who came before us. Those Nigerian founders and nationalists who devoted themselves to making the dream of an independent and proud Nigeria a reality. But we must not…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has again saluted Nigerians for their tremendous goodwill and believing in him as his administration continues to tackle various socio-economic challenges facing the country. The president made his feelings known while addressing the nation in a broadcast as part of activities to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence Anniversary on Saturday in Abuja. Buhari noted with appreciation that his various attempts, failures and eventual success in being elected as a President in 2015 was made possible by the majority of Nigerians. ”I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of…
As our dear country Nigeria celebrates her 62nd anniversary, I’m glad to wish all Nigerians home and abroad a Happy Independence. Despite the hard times, we’ve gone through as a country – insecurity, insurgency, kidnapping, banditry, amongst many others, it gladness my heart to see that we’re still standing together as a nation We may not have achieved as much as we want to as a nation but it is my utmost belief that we would get there. To achieve this, here’s a wake-up call to every one of us to exercise our voting rights in the 2023 election…
The Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu Aketi SAN has directed the Comptroller of Federal Correctional services in the state to release 16 inmates from its custodial facilities to mark this year’s Independence day celebration. This is in accordance with the power conferred on the Governor by paragraphs (a) (c) and (d) of Subsection (1) of Section 212, of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (as amended). The inmates who were serving various terms of Imprisonment at the Correctional centers received the Grace and Mercy of the Governor based on their good conduct. They were recommended for…
Member representing Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has assured his constituents of a better time as he continues with his legislative duties at the National Assembly. The youngest House of Representatives member from the southern region gave this assurance on Saturday in his Independence day message to the good people of Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency. Small Alhaji as he is popularly known declared in the message that God has already taken him to a point of consolidating his achievements and influence at the Nation Assembly. He was however quick to add that the…
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, yesterday apologised to Nigerians over the state of the economy and the security. Mrs Buhari tendered the apology at a special Independence Day Anniversary Juma’at prayer and public lecture, themed ‘Shura: The Islamic Foundation of True Democracy’, held at the National Mosque Conference Hall in Abuja. She, however, urged Nigerians to pray for a peaceful transition of power in 2023, adding that the citizens must unite to restore normalcy and peace in the most troubled parts of the country. Speaking at the event, the First Lady said “Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and…
All entreaties to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to accept the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information system (IPPIS) as a platform for payment of lecturers fell on deaf ears during the peace move initiated by the House of Representatives to resolve the impasse between the striking lecturers and the Federal Government. In the third of a series of meetings at the instance of the leadership of the House on Thursday to broker peace, no agreement was reached. In the meeting that lasted about three hours it was an atmosphere filled with tension and emotion that led to…
Worried by the danger posed to his ambition in next year’s presidential election by the camp of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP’s) flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has offered the governor a new deal. Both men met on Thursday in Abuja in a fresh bid to patch up their differences, with Atiku promising to support Wike’s own presidential bid in 2027 if he (Wike) agreed to sheathe his sword and support him (Atiku) in the 2023 election. The duo and their supporters have been locked in a face-off since June when the former vice…
No rally will be tolerated at the Lekki Toll Gate on Oct. 1, the Lagos Police Command has said. A statement issued on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin warned that it would enforce a court judgment barring protesters from converging at the facility. Hundeyin said, “It has become imperative to reemphasise that no form of rally whatsoever will be allowed at the Lekki Toll gate tomorrow. “This emphasis has become necessary to enlighten Nigerians that might be misled into converging at the toll gate. He noted that a court of competent jurisdiction had recently ruled that…
Wife of Ondo Governor Mrs Betty Akeredolu has urged government and stakeholders to support survivors and patients of breast cancer across the nation. She lamented some of them are going through hard time due to lack of institutional support, adding that treatment of breast cancer is very expensive which makes live unbearable for some of the victims. Speaking in Ibadan at a briefing to mark the 25th anniversary and 4th International Breast Cancer Symposium of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, (BRECAN), Akeredolu maintained victims should have access to adequate an affordable treatment. She said many women are…