In a rousing Independence Day message to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary of nationhood, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the youth of Nigeria as the country’s “greatest assets” and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering them through innovation, education, and economic support. Addressing the nation on Wednesday, President Tinubu emphasised the central role of young Nigerians in shaping the country’s future, calling on them to “dream big, innovate, and conquer more…

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Nigeria is moving in the right direction as the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu begins to deliver positive results. In a congratulatory message marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Akpabio dismissed claims suggesting that the country is “finished” or beyond redemption. The former Akwa Ibom State governor emphasised that under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria is steadily…

The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Lagos, Mr Salem Aljaberi, has congratulated Nigeria on its 65th Independence anniversary, pledging continued efforts to strengthen bilateral ties across key development sectors. In a statement on Tuesday, Aljaberi highlighted the progress in relations since diplomatic ties were established in 1982, describing them as rooted in mutual respect, trust, and shared ambition. He noted that economic cooperation between the two countries…

President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, 1 October, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. A statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the broadcast will go live at 7 a.m. Titled “2025 Independence Anniversary: President Tinubu Addresses The Nation,” the statement urged all television, radio stations, and electronic media outlets to join the Nigerian Television Authority…

Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has strongly criticised the current Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, over the deplorable state of roads in the state—particularly the one leading to his hometown, Afao-Ekiti. In a video posted on his verified Facebook account on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, Fayose expressed frustration at the condition of the road, describing it as “shameful” and “dangerous”, despite being only a few kilometres…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains firmly committed to policy continuity and stable governance. Akume made this known on Tuesday during the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement in Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary of Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has disclosed distancing himself from active politics to concentrate on his responsibilities as a king. The monarch stated this during a visit to him after his coronation by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu, ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Liyel Imoke (Cross River), among other politicians. The New Daily Prime reported Oba Ladoja was officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of…

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…

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…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially closed its application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session, effective Tuesday, signalling the conclusion of its second full cycle of operations. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the Fund stated that the closure would allow for the processing of pending applications, disbursement of upkeep allowances, and preparation for the upcoming cycle. The portal is…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has strongly criticised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for what it described as a failure to address the worsening insecurity in the state, following a deadly bandit attack in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area, on Sunday. The attack, which left several vigilante members and residents dead, including the Baale of Ogbayo, has sparked outrage and mourning across the state. In a statement issued on…

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the development of the mining sector in northern Nigeria, describing it as a key catalyst for industrial growth, employment generation, and poverty alleviation. Speaking at the maiden Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit 2025 held in Abuja, NEF Chairman, Professor Ango Abdullahi, emphasised that despite the region’s vast mineral endowments, mining remains one of its most underutilised…