NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, 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...
The Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has ordered the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to suspend all admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic session following an ex-parte motion filed by a group of candidates. An education technology expert and the Chief Executive Officer of Educare, Alex Onyia, posted the court order on his X handle on Tuesday indicate that the order was issued...
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state says livestock remains a vital sector of the state economy, providing food, jobs, and income for thousands of households. Governor Idris stated this during the flag-off of statewide livestock vaccination held at Hutawa, Birnin Kebbi. The Governor, who was represented by the Head of Service, Malami Muhammad Shekare, pledged to harness livestock production through improved veterinary health services, strengthened security for farmers and herders, and investments in modern animal...
Nigeria’s media industry was plunged into grief Monday morning after ARISE News announced the tragic death of one of its promising broadcast journalists, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. The 29-year-old news anchor, reporter and producer, fondly called “Sommie” by colleagues, was killed in an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement issued on Monday by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi, on behalf of ARISE News management, confirmed the incident. “Sommie...
Waters have remained one of the sources of livelihood for both humans, plants, and animals; however, the disposal of refuse and sewage into waters has affected the survival of aquatic life and affects the environment, resulting in flooding. It is in the light of this that this year’s World Rivers Day has its theme, “Clean Rivers, Healthy Communities”. In commemorating the day, the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, Yola, joined people across the world...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday led a high-powered delegation of friends and political associates on a congratulatory visit to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadan, HRH Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa I. The former Vice President’s post on his social media handles captures the essence of the visit: “Earlier today, I led a delegation of friends and political associates to the ancient city of Ibadan on a congratulatory visit to HRH Oba Rashidi Adewolu...
…Urges Nigerians To Vote Out Ruling Party In 2027 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has saluted Nigerians, even as he paid tribute to the uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience of Nigerians who, despite living under suffocating socio-economic and security conditions, continue to hold the country together. In an Independence Day message released by his media office on Tuesday, Atiku told Nigerians that 2027 has provided them an opportunity to reject the bad leadership of the...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged Nigerians not to despair despite the current challenges experienced in the land. He urged Nigerians to continue to nurture hope in the possibilities of greatness within the country. Jonathan stated this in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 65th Independence anniversary in which, he said, “offers us an opportunity to reflect on our collective journey of nation-building.” The former President wrote: “Our nation marks another significant...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new rule that will make compliance with the National Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy a compulsory condition for graduates to be mobilised into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or to qualify for exemption. The directive, which takes effect from 6 October 2025, was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The circular stated that the “NYSC...
he Federal Government Has Announced Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of the Interior, made the Announcement on Monday on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the milestone. In a press statement on Monday, signed by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister urged citizens to sustain the values of unity, patriotism, and...
