Month: October 2024

NIGERIA AT 64 : APC felicitates Nigerians, says vibrant future beckons

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC)has celebrated with Nigerians on the auspicious occasion of our nation’s 64th Independence anniversary. The party paid tribute to Nigeria’s founding fathers whose courage, doggedness, sacrifices and patriotism earned for Nigerians an independent nation that has endured 64 years, and marching on. “May their labour continue to be vindicated by the peace, unity and progress of our nation and people. “We applaud all Nigerians for their innate vitality and resilient sojourn towards a more peaceful, united and prosperous nation. Without question, the journey has not been…

Nigeria@64 Amidst Desolation By Abba Dukawa

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As the nation celebrates its statehood still our leaders take citizens for granted because of citizens’failures to make concerted effort in ensuring that the right must be done. We can either celebrate or sober reflections on major problems bedeviled us as a people and nation It critical look at the role of followership It must be reiterated that every Nigerian is a major stakeholder and therefore owes it a duty to salvage Nigeria from the quagmire of poor leadership.   The success or otherwise of leadership will not be in…

Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary: Verily, With Every Hardship There’s A Relief! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   Praise be to Allah; we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own selves and from our evil deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides cannot be led astray, and whomsoever He leaves astray cannot be guided. I bear witness that there is no god except Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.   Daer brothers and sisters! Today, Tuesday,…

Independence Day: SSAP-SDGs Highlights Nigeria’s Commitment to Sustainable Development

Abubakar Yusuf

As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Anniversary, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the global development agenda, emphasizing the crucial role of sustainable development in Nigeria’s progress.   In a statement signed by her Media Adviser, Desmond Utomwen, the Presidential Aide stressed that Nigeria’s journey over the past decades reflects resilience, growth, and a collective determination to uplift the nation through inclusive development. She highlighted the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals in addressing pressing challenges…

Nigeria @64: MPAC charges Nigerians to promote unity and inclusivity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria marked 64 years of independence,Muslim Public Affairs Centre,MPAC has enjoined Nigerians to promote unity and inclusivity. MPAC in Independence Day Message signed by Disu Kamor,Executive Chairman expressed gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the blessings of freedom, diversity, and natural resources that Nigeria enjoys. The center acknowledged the progress made thus far and recognize the great challenges that still lie ahead. The message partly read; “We begin by giving profound thanks to God for His mercy and blessings upon our nation. Despite our trials and tribulations, we remain a…

Nigeria@64,China@75:Spot the similarities, close the gap,By Issa Aremu

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“Share our similarities, celebrate our differences”- M.Scott Peck   Notwithstanding the distance and geography, Nigeria and China share significant traits worthy of acknowledgement. In terms of population, the two giant nations! With a population of 1.5 billion (official 1.3 billion) China is the largest in Asia and largest in the the world. Similarly, Nigeria with estimated population of 250 million people is the largest concentration of African people in the world. In fact, one of every two Asians is a Chinese, while one in every three persons in Africa is…

Nigeria @ 64: Akpabio felicitates Nigerians,says better days ahead

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the nation celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has admonished Nigerian citizens to be patient and hopeful that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,will turn things around for the better. The Senate President in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh applauded Nigerians for their indomitable spirit saying though the nation has been faced with numerous challenges, the citizens have remained resolute and resilient. “My fellow countrymen and women, on behalf of my…

Nigeria @ 64: Time for serious Introspection- David Mark

Abubakar Yusuf

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark yesterday took stock of Nigeria’s tortuous journey to nationhood and submitted that the time called for sober reflection as the country celebrate its 64th independence anniversary. In a goodwill message to Nigerians, Senator Mark reflected on the journey so far and noted that despite the challenges of insecurity, poverty, disease, and general underdevelopment, Nigeria is endowed with human and natural resources capable of changing the tide for good. This he said is achievable if all citizens are patriotic and united with a…

Why Nigeria Police And Dss Must Go After Sara-igbe, By Yau Sule Imam

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The Northern Action Alliance has insisted that the self acclaimed advocate for the Niger Delta, Chief Anabas Sara- igbe deserved a deterrent action of been quizzed bythe police authority for viciously initiating a smear campaign to malign the hard earned reputation of Mr Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPCL. The group in a statement on Tuesday issued and signed Sambali Shekarau, the coordinator and Isma’ila Dankaka from Zaria road, Tuduna wada in Kaduna state opined that the kalabari born water backwater activist uncout utterances…

Dabiri-Erewa hails INTERPOL,NiDCOM staff for recovering stolen vehicle in Accra

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon.Dr.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended efforts of the INTERPOL and staff of the commission towards recovery of the Commission Secretary official vehicle stolen last year but now recovered in Accra, Ghana.   The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL, Nigeria), have successfully recovered the official vehicle of the Secretary of the Commission, which was stolen in November 2023. During the handover of the recovered vehicle, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed her gratitude to INTERPOL and…