The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the current hardship faced by Nigerians and Lagosians in particular, as the nation celebrates 63rd anniversary. A press statement on Saturday signed by Hon. Hakeem Amode, Publicity Secretary of the party, read, “On the occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extended warm felicitations to the resilient residents of Lagos State. “Sixty-three years ago, Nigeria...

The federal government has declared October 2 a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary on October 1. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, announced this via a statement on Thursday. The Minister congratulated Nigerians on the celebration and assured citizens of the Bola Tinubu-led government’s commitment to tackling the multifaceted challenges bedevilling the nation. He said the current administration, through the “Renewed Hope Agenda”, would ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens...

The minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to halt their proposed nationwide indefinite strike set to begin October 3, two days after the celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary. Fagbemi argues that the strike would violate a standing court injunction. The National Industrial Court had on June 5 restrained the workers from embarking on any work strike...

Nigeria is ranked sixth globally for organized crime, according to the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, a global x-ray of organised crime. The report, released on Wednesday, noted that the status of organised crime in Nigeria increased by 0.13 points from 7.14 points in 2021 when Nigeria was ranked fifth. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime scored Nigeria 7.28 out of 10 points, making it the sixth country in the world with the highest...