By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the worst of the country’s economic challenges is over, citing the reforms undertaken by his administration. He made the remarks during a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary. “Our administration is setting things right. I am pleased to report that we…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kogi State Government has pledged to intensify safety measures on its waterways following a boat accident on the River Niger that claimed at least 26 lives. In a statement on Wednesday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families…
by Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated citizens on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging greater patriotism, collective sacrifice, and faith in God to overcome the country’s challenges. In a statement on Wednesday, CAN President Daniel Okoh called on Nigerians—both leaders and citizens—to rise above ethnic, religious, and political divides and…
The United States government began a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to resolve a budget standoff, triggering the first federal work stoppage since the record 35-day shutdown nearly seven years ago. The deadlock, driven by Democratic demands for expanded health care funding, will affect hundreds of thousands…
By Ayomide Otitoju Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, calling for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and national transformation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mutfwang described the anniversary as both a remarkable milestone and a moment of reflection on Nigeria’s collective journey. He paid tribute to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to remain patient and supportive of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, assuring that the policies are already producing positive results. In his Independence Day message on Tuesday, Akpabio congratulated citizens on the country’s 65th anniversary and praised their resilience amid ongoing economic challenges. “At…
By Ayomide Otitoju A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges of treason. Kabila, 54, was accused of colluding with the M23 rebel group, which has seized large parts of eastern Congo with alleged support from Rwanda. He neither appeared in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to remain hopeful about a brighter future. In a statement issued by his media aide, Leke Baiyewu, Abbas reflected on Nigeria’s chequered history, noting that despite challenges, the years ahead hold prospects of…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa’s ambassador to France and former cabinet minister, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday outside a Paris hotel under circumstances now under investigation by French authorities. He was 58. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, Mthethwa had checked into a room on the 22nd floor of the high-rise…
