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65th Independence Anniversary: Jonathan urges Nigerians to embrace patriotism, faith
As the nation celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism, optimism and father, reflecting on the country’s journey and the promise of a brighter future. In a message shared on his Facebook page, Jonathan urged citizens to acknowledge both the challenges and opportunities that define Nigeria’s path. He noted that issues…
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Nigeria @65: Great Nigeria still possible, says Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to draw strength from the resilience of the past while demanding accountability from today’s leaders, as the country marks its 65th Independence anniversary. Obi stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. He noted that the founding fathers…
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LAUTECH Resident Doctors suspend indefinite strike after Oyo governor’s assurance
Following the intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital branch, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has suspended its two-month indefinite strike. The suspension of the strike action was announced in a letter dated October 1, 2025, and addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the tertiary health facility, Prof.…
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Nigeria @65: Aiyedatiwa showcases achievements, promises more progress
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured residents that his administration is delivering tangible results across key sectors, including health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and security, with greater progress expected in the months ahead. Speaking at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Akure, during the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, Aiyedatiwa said the state is undergoing remarkable transformation under…
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2027: Lagos grassroots politicians unveil ‘Progressives Group’ to drive social reforms, defend APC policies
Some youths in Lagos State have unveiled a new political movement known as The Progressives Group, aimed at advocating social reforms and promoting the equitable distribution of democratic dividends across the state. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, the Chairman of the group, Shakiru Agiyon Wusu, and its Publicity Secretary, Prince Adewale Samson, said the initiative is dedicated to the…
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65th Independence Celebration: Tinubu steering Nigeria to greatness, says Lagos APC
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the nation’s journey to greatness has begun under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that Nigeria is on course to reclaim her position as the giant of Africa. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo,…
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LASG, Attom Foundation flag off free eye screening, cataract surgeries
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Attom Foundation, has launched a three-day free eye screening and cataract surgery programme at Philip Junction, Olusosun, Ojota. Surgeries are scheduled to hold today and tomorrow at Orile Agege General Hospital. The initiative, coordinated by the Blindness Prevention Programme Unit of the Ministry of Health, is designed to restore sight, dignity, and…
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Nigeria Immigration begins crackdown as visa amnesty ends nationwide
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a nationwide enforcement operation targeting foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or breached entry conditions, following the end of a five-month amnesty period. A statement issued Tuesday night by the Spokesperson for NIS, Akinsola Akinlabi confirmed that the crackdown began after the amnesty window which allowed affected foreigners to regularise their status…
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Africa must become creators, not just users of technology – NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has urged African nations to move beyond consuming technology and begin creating and exporting digital solutions to the world. Delivering a keynote address at the African Creators Conference 2025 in Abuja—represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, NITDA’s Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships—Inuwa spoke on the theme, “The…
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Edo governor honoured with royal gift from Oba of Benin
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, following the presentation of a royal birthday gift in recognition of the Governor’s recent birthday. A statement by the governor’s media aide Fred Itua on Tuesday, said the symbolic gesture occurred on…
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