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Tinubu mourns victims of Ibaji boat mishap in Kogi
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a boat accident that occurred in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday. According to reports, the victims were traders traveling from Ibaji to Ilushi Market in Edo State when the mishap occurred. In a condolence message, the President described the…
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Kwara won’t be safe for criminals, kidnappers anymore – AbdulRazaq
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, declaring that nowhere in Kwara will be safe for criminal elements, including kidnappers. The governor spoke after a security council meeting on Tuesday night. Following the recent attack at Oke Ode, he moved swiftly to brief President…
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President Tinubu admits challenge writing his autobiography, memoirs
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he has made several unsuccessful attempts to write a book, describing the task as highly challenging. According to a report by Premium Times, the president made the disclosure on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, during the public presentation of A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria, authored by Governor…
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Nigeria at 65: Adeleke harps on rule of law, true federalism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has emphasized the need for strict adherence to the rule of law and national reforms to achieve true federalism as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. In his Independence Day statement, signed by his spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, Adeleke said the anniversary should serve as a moment of…
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Nigeria at 65: A nation tested and triumphant, by Mohammed Idris
A lot has changed since our 64th Independence Day anniversary, a year ago—and positively so. Nigeria today is better positioned for enduring economic growth and prosperity than it has been in a long time. In this piece, I would like to highlight the progress we have made as a nation over the past year. External reserves have grown from $37…
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Nigeria at 65: The good, the bad and the ugly, by Azuh Arinze
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the moment invites both celebration and sober reflection. Ours is a nation of dazzling contradictions – rich in talent and resources, yet often undermined by leadership failures and structural weaknesses. To understand where we stand, we must look squarely at the good, the bad, and the ugly of our journey. The Good Nigeria…
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Our reforms have put more funds in federal, state, LG coffers – Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration’s economic reforms have increased revenue for the Federal, State, and Local Governments, enabling them to better address the country’s development challenges. He made the remarks while delivering his address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. “Our tough reforms have put more money into the coffers of the Federal…
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President Tinubu reveals Nigeria now net exporter with ₦7.46trn trade surplus
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said Nigeria has firmly established itself as a net exporter after recording a ₦7.46 trillion ($4.74 billion) trade surplus in the second quarter of 2025—the largest in nearly three years. Speaking during his nationwide broadcast to mark the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, the President explained that Nigeria has now achieved five…
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Security forces winning battle against terrorism, crime, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is making steady progress in tackling insecurity across the country, with the armed forces and security agencies recording victories against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes. Speaking on Wednesday in a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the President commended the sacrifices of security personnel,…
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65th independence day: Tinubu urges Nigerians to embrace spirit of productivity
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace productivity, innovation, and enterprise as the foundation for national development. Speaking on Wednesday in a nationwide broadcast to mark the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, the President said his message to citizens is “hope and a call to action,” stressing that government reforms must be complemented by individual…
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