President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and four other senior government officials. Making the announcement during his Independence Day broadcast, the President conferred the titles on Akpabio, his deputy, Barau Jibrin, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Ben Kalu, and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. While Akpabio and Kekere-Ekun bagged the Grand Commander of the…

In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, actress May Edochie, ex-wife of Nollywood star Yul Edochie, shared her thoughts on the stability and resilience that unite the country. Using her social media platforms, May posted a series of incredible photos, wearing a dazzling outfit that symbolized the richness of Nigerian culture and heritage. In her heartfelt message, May expressed satisfaction in the beauty and strength of the nation, likening Nigeria’s…

Funke Akindele, the acclaimed Nigerian actress and filmmaker, joined in the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, calling for unity, resilience, and optimism for a brighter future. In a heartfelt post shared on her Instagram handle, Funke Akindele expressed her uncompromising faith in Nigeria’s ability to overcome its current situation and emphasized the strength of the Nigerian spirit. In her message, Akindele praised Nigerians for their stability in the face…

Mohammed Bulama, a Nigerian police inspector, has reportedly killed a Yobe resident, Abdulmalik Pompomari at CMC Area, Zango, Damaturu, the state capital. According to Saharareporters, Bulama, who was attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division, Damaturu in Yobe State, has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed Pompomari to death over a N200 bribe. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:05pm. One of them said, “Inspector…

Popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh celebrates Nigeria’s 64th anniversary with a beautiful message to the Nigerian on her Instagram handle, celebrating Nigeria’s strengths. The actress gave accolades to the strength, resilience, and perseverance of the Nigerian citizens. She further emphasizes unity, hope, and peace for the country’s progress. Tonto Dikeh advises Nigerians to focus on building a better future, making education a goal, healthcare, infrastructure, and governance. She put down:…

Not unexpectedly, operatives of the Nigerian police on Tuesday morning fired teargas at hundreds of #FearlessInOctober protesters demonstrating against economic hardship, insecurity, and poor leadership in Abuja. The police crackdown, which occurred in the Utako and Jabi areas of the Federal Capital Territory, forced the protesters to disperse and residents to scamper for safety.According to the organizers, the protests became necessary as Nigerians grapple with skyrocketing food prices, rising fuel…

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress has demonstrated his patriotism and concerns for the citizens of Nigeria by joining the peaceful protest in Lagos. Sowore passionately addressed the protester for being one of the organizers of the protest, he arrived at the venue of the protest at 8:50 am at the Ikeja Underbridge area, Lagos state.However, while addressing the pressmen he…

Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard.As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens.…

Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, joined protesters at Ikeja underbridge area in Lagos on October 1st, at around 8:50 am earlier today, marking Nigeria’s Independence Day with a call for action on pushing national problems. The #October1Protest, arranged by civil society groups and activists, focused on demanding accountability from the government and addressing challenges such as economic hardship, corruption, and insecurity. Sowore, who is known for his outspoken…

Following the appreciation of the naira against the US dollar, the landing cost of petrol has dropped to N945.63/litre from the N981/litre recorded on September 25.This was disclosed in a report released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) on Monday.According to the report, the drop in the landing cost of petrol was a direct result of the appreciation of the Naira, as a dollar exchanged for N1,586.26…

As part of his Independence Day speech as Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day National Youth Conference to address challenges confronting Nigerian youths. The President said the conference will be a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting Nigerian youths who constitute more than 60 percent of the country’s population. This comes amid the youth-dominated nationwide protests tagged #FearlessInOctober against…

As the nation marks her 64th Independent Day, former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for national unity in tackling the challenges facing the country. in his Independent Day goodwill message, Jonathan appealed to Nigerians to remain optimistic and resilient, and never lose hope in the dream of building a great and prosperous nation, despite the challenges the country currently faces. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze, the…