Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, says President Bola Tinubu squandered last Thursday's Independence Day national address as a last chance to reassure Nigerians of the government’s efforts to unveil policy reforms for their welfare. The post Tinubu Missed a Golden Chance on Independence…
[Daily Trust] Mr President, happy Independence Day. Your Independence Day address presents a confident journey from difficult reforms to a new age of prosperity. Its focus on the cost of living, food production, jobs, industry and opportunity speaks to the concerns of ordinary Nigerians.
[This Day] As Nigeria turns 66, the drums of celebration are muffled by the harsh rhythm of survival. Festus Akanbi examines why soaring living and business costs, shrinking incomes, and inadequate palliatives have left millions asking: what is there to celebrate?
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has granted pardon to nine inmates serving sentences in various custodial centres as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The beneficiaries include Abubakar Dajo of the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Jos; Zabadi Ayuba…
The Adamawa State Government has extended support to 200 patients and celebrated newborn babies in two major hospitals as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The outreach, held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, covered the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital and…
As Nigeria turns 66, the drums of celebration are muffled by the harsh rhythm of survival. Festus Akanbi examines why soaring living and business costs, shrinking incomes, and inadequate palliatives have left
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary, elderly citizens who witnessed the celebration share their disappointments on the nation’s decline. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-66-nigerians-who-witnessed-independence-recall-decline/
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The District of Columbia has proclaimed October 2026 as “Nigerian American Heritage Month” and October 1, 2026, as “Nigeria Day” in the city, recognising the contributions