President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national honours on several prominent political figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday morning, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In his address, President Tinubu highlighted the significance of these awards in recognising the contributions of these leaders to the nation’s governance and judicial...

President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day broadcast, acknowledged the hardships Nigerians are currently facing, especially with the rising cost of living and unemployment. He assured the nation that his administration is fully committed to addressing these challenges through sustainable reforms, and appealed for patience as these efforts gradually begin to yield positive outcomes. Below is the transcript of the President’s speech: Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the...