Author: Friday Omosola

Today is the 65th Independence Day and President Bola Tinubu has addressed Nigerians. Below is the full speech  Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great
nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has committed his administration to sustaining collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations to bolster food security, youth empowerment, and land reforms in the state. The governor gave the assurance while hosting a team led by the FAO Representative in Nigeria and to ECOWAS, Hussein Gadain, on a courtesy visit in Akure. Aiyedatiwa expressed satisfaction with the progress of the programme since its launch in July 2024, commending FAO for its support, which includes providing tools like Geographic Information System (GIS) for forest mapping, advocacy, and farmers’ training. READ…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 27, 2025, for the formal charging of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on counts of alleged cybercrime. The previous attempt to arraign Sowore on Tuesday was unsuccessful because he had not been officially presented with the charges. During the court session, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) from the Ministry of Justice stated their readiness to proceed against Sowore, along with X Corporation and Meta (Facebook) Inc., who are listed as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively. READ ALSO: SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu to drop charges against Sowore, X, Facebook However,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disassociated itself from former Minister of Information, Jerry Gana’s recent statement announcing former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s potential presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The PDP also dismissed a recently held state congress in Calabar, Cross River State, branding it an unauthorised “hallucination.” Speaking in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that Gana “doesn’t speak for the PDP” and did not have the party’s mandate to make such a declaration. READ ALSO: Kwara PDP blames Governor AbdulRazaq for insecurity after deadly attack Gana had, on Saturday in Minna after the…

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N8.561m as the final fare for intending pilgrims undertaking the 2026 Holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Board Secretary, AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin. He confirmed that the state’s fare aligns with the general Hajj fares for the 2026 season declared by the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman. READ ALSO: Centre urges Lagos to reinstate abortion guidelines for survivors Sale specified N8.561m for states in Nigeria’s Southern zone, to which Lagos belongs. The NAHCON…

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought one Jande Aondoaseer before Justice Darius Khobo of the State High Court on charges of fraud, impersonation, and obtaining money by false pretence totaling N32.4 million. Aondoaseer, who is the managing director of Lutojan Nigeria Limited, is alleged to have defrauded Trappco Ranch & Resort Limited by falsely claiming to be a vendor for Olam Nigeria Limited. READ ALSO: EFCC Chair charges new cadets to uphold integrity, discipline The charge was presented by the prosecution counsel, W.N. Igbadu. The charge read: “That you, Jande Michael Aondoaseer (M)…

The Federal Government, FG, has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to observe Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. READ ALSO: Nigeria at 65: FG urges national unity  In his statement, the minister extended congratulations to all citizens residing both in Nigeria and abroad on this significant historical occasion. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to persist in upholding the “patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.” He also urged citizens to “further keep faith in the Renewed Hope…

The Federal Government, FG, has called for national unity and commitment under the theme “All Hands On Deck” as Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call during a press conference in Abuja. He stated that the milestone encourages the nation to “take stock of our journey in nationhood, to weigh the present, and to rally around a renewed purpose.” READ ALSO: FG refutes claims of religious genocide in Nigeria Idris described the 65th anniversary symbolised by the sapphire, as reflecting the core Nigerian values of…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has prohibited Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, and his collaborators from moving forward with plans to establish a parallel, or “shadow”, government in Nigeria. Delivering the judgment on Monday in a suit brought by the Department of State Services (DSS), Justice James Omotosho ruled that the idea of a shadow government or cabinet is “unconstitutional and an alien concept”, to the nation’s presidential system of governance. Utomi, operating under the Big Tent Coalition, had announced the shadow government initiative on May 5, positioning it as a credible opposition structure to the current administration…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the Nigerian community in the United States that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to a “robust engagement” with them. He emphasised that their valuable contributions are central to the nation’s development. Shettima, who represented Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, urged citizens abroad to maintain their faith in their home country. He insisted that Nigeria is on the right track thanks to the reforms being implemented under the “Renewed Hope Agenda.” READ ALSO: Shettima discusses security council seat, AI advancement with UN Secretary-General…