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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...

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…Says time for reflection is now Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has commended Nigerians for their steadfastness and loyalty to the country, in the face of the modest successes recorded and the developmental challenges the nation has faced since independence. Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary in which he encouraged Nigerians not to despair but remain committed to the task of charting a...

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The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Nigeria’s premier and foremost pro-democracy group headquartered in Washington D.C., has made a fervent plea for Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step down as Nigeria’s President. NADECO cited concerns over Tinubu’s lingering legal battles in Nigeria and the U.S. on the authenticity of his educational degree. Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar who contested Nigeria’s last presidential election with Tinubu in February have been in court for months to invalidate Tinubu’s election....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Governors and stakeholders of South East Nigeria have met in Owerri where they resolved to put up plans and policies to drive the region forward. They made the resolution at a South East Summit on Economy and Security convoked by the South East Governors’ Forum and Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide. The Protea Hotel, Owerri was venue of the event which drew the five South East Governors and had the theme: “South East Beyond 2023: Time For...

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…Voices concern about govt-backed abduction attempt Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has reported President Bola Tinubu directly to the United Nations Human Rights Council, UNHRC, for the attempt to silence him for his many devastating exposés that have kept Tinubu on his toes, posing insurmountable legal challenges for him in Nigeria and even in a US federal court. Just last week, Hundeyin raised an alarm about the Nigerian government’s relentless effort to illegally repatriate him from...

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The governor of Niger State Mohammed Umaru Bago has reportedly threatened to lock up any person who protests against the establishment of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Teaching Hospital (IBBUTH) in the State capital Minna. Governor Bago’s decision to site IBBUTH in Minna instead of Lapai community where the university campus is located did not sit well with Lapai indigenes. They are demanding the establishment of a teaching hospital in their locality. The Governor has...

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…Urges Nigerians not to allow present temporary circumstances becloud your  sense of pride Dr. Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, has appealed to Nigerians to disallow the present temporary circumstances in the country muddle their permanent sense of pride. Akpabio made the appeal at the Symposium to mark the 63rd Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Thursday. He said, “I share the joy and pride of all Nigerians in this season...

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