Independence

By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Thursday called for renewed patriotism from all Nigerians. The governor in a signed statement on Nigeria’s Independence Day Celebration, conveyed his well…

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum on Thursday berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day nationwide broadcast in commemoration of the 60 years of independence of Nigeria, saying that the president would have used the…

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday declared that in spite of enviable strides recorded since independence 60 years ago, the nation appears to be on reverse gear with the current…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose on Thursday declared that the country is “presently in coma and on life-support” under President Muhammadu Buhari. Fayose said Nigeria had nothing to celebrate at 60, in view of…

‎ The Lagos State government has cancelled its plan to stage a parade to mark Nigeria's 60th Independence Day celebration. A statement from Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, explained that other activities…

Contrary to the annual tradition which sees sitting Presidents addressing the nation through nationwide broadcast at 7am on such days, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday address Nigerians on the nation’s 60th independence…

The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on Nigeria’s 60th independence holding on Thursday, the presidency said on Wednesday. The presidency in a statement by the Special…

‎The federal secretariat complex, Phases I, 2 and 3, would be shutdown from Wednesday afternoon because of Nigeria's 60th independence anniversary celebrations at the Eagle Square on Thursday. The development was disclosed in a…

As the nation marks its 60th Independence Anniversary, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the celebration could herald a rebirth Nigeria, noting that though there are cracks threatening the country’s unity, the walls are not yet…