Tag: Independence Day

“Tinubu delivered a budget speech, not Independence message” – ADC

Aminu Imam
ADC on speech

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his October 1 address, describing it as a budget presentation speech instead of Independence Day message. Spokesperson of the coalition-backed party, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Tinubu missed the essence of the day by focusing more on his administration’s records than the history and unity of the country. “Listening to the President, you will think he was delivering his budget speech, annual performance review, rather than speaking on the history of a nation like Nigeria at this critical…

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Nigeria@65: Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping have inflicted deep pain on citizens’ – CAN

Aminu Imam
CAN on Nigeria

As Nigeria marked its 65th independence anniversary yesterday, the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has lamented that terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal conflicts have inflicted deep pain on citizens and displaced families across the country. In a statement issued by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the apex Christian body congratulated the nation on the milestone, saying that while strides have been made in restoring safety, more still needs to be done to guarantee the protection of lives and property. CAN urged sustained collaboration between…

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Independence Day: “Sack CP Bakori now!” – Gov.Yusuf accuses Police Chief of sabotage, partisanship

Aminu Imam
Gov.Yusuf accuses Police Chief

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, accusing him of sabotage, insubordination, and partisan politics. The governor’s outrage followed the sudden withdrawal of police personnel from the 65th Independence Day celebration in Kano – a move he described as disgraceful, unprofessional, and disloyal to the Nigerian state. Speaking at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Governor Yusuf blasted the CP for boycotting a national event that symbolises unity and patriotism. “This is sabotage, this is…

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Nigeria@64: Tinubu orders low-key Independence Day celebrations

Aminu Imam
Tinubu on Nigeria@64

President Bola Tinubu has approved a low-key celebration for Nigerias 64th Independence Day, considering the nations current economic challenges. The decision, which was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, during a press conference in Abuja yesterday, stated that: In alignment with the mood of the nation, the President has approved that the 64th Independence celebration should be low-keyed. The SGF emphasised that the scaled-back commemoration was designed to remind us about our strength when we stay united, our progress despite the challenges,…

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Independence Anniversary: Buhari salutes Tinubu, Nigerians

Aminu Imam

Former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has conveyed his greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the people of Nigeria on the occasion of the 63rd independence anniversary of the nation. The former president said,.On the occasion of the nations independence anniversary, I send my warm greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the people of Nigeria. For 63 years, Nigeria continues to inspire the rest of the continent with the creativity and diversity of its citizens; and now, a long span of democratic rule. Iam very optimistic that democracy as a…

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Independence Day: Nigeria A Unique Nation,Says Ambassador To Qatar

Ishaku Yohanna

Urges Nigerians to Demonstrate Love, Peace and Unity Godwin Amunde The Nigerian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Amb. Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed, has described Nigeria as a unique nation, blessed with abundant human and natural resources, which has continued to provide leadership at the global stage which gives a sense of pride to the black race. The envoy made this known in a statement by the Nigerian Embassy in Doha, Qatar. Ahmed in his Independences message said he joined millions of Nigerians in the Diaspora to wish the Government and people of…

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