Nigeria@64
2 Oct
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has granted clemency to 117 convicts in a move aimed at promoting justice and rehabilitation. Among those benefiting from the governor's mercy, 19 will be released outright, while others on death row will have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment. Several inmates will also see their sentences reduced. The decision,…
1 Oct
National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) official, on Tuesday offered free petrol worth N25 million to 5,000 commercial tricycle operators in Lagos. The free petrol worth N25 million was in commemoration of the 64th Independence Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise took place at Rain Oil filling station Kola,…
1 Oct
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other high-profile Nigerians and guests to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence anniversary which climaxed with a military parade held at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amidst pomp and pageantry. Although it was meant to be a ceremonial event, hundreds of high-profile guests who…
1 Oct
As you celebrate Independence Day, remember that freedom isn't just about rights; it's also about responsibilities. The journey towards a better nation doesn't end with securing freedom; it continues with the actions you take every day as a citizen. Here are six ways you can contribute to making Nigeria a better place by being a…
1 Oct
Nigeria’s Independence Day is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm as citizens across the nation commemorate the journey to freedom and unity. This special day serves as a reminder of Nigeria's rich history, resilience, and achievements. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained its independence from British rule. For over 60 years, Nigeria was under colonial…
1 Oct
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence anniversary today, citizens across the nation are both celebrating and reflecting on the country's journey since 1960. In a message to the nation, Prof. Chris Imumolen, a prominent voice in Nigerian affairs, emphasised the need for both national reflection and collective renewal. The anniversary, a symbol of the nation's…
1 Oct
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said that Nigeria is winning the war against terror and banditry. Tinubu said this in a nationwide broadcast to Nigerians as part of the activities to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation on October 1. READ ALSO: Ex-banker’s N10 million rights suit against EFCC, others dismissed He said…
1 Oct
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Senate President Godswill Akpabio with the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON). Tinubu announced this during his October 1st Independence Day speech on Tuesday. The CJN was officially sworn in by the President on…
1 Oct
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to allow past mistakes to follow Nigeria into the future as it celebrates its 64th anniversary. Tinubu said this in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He said Nigerians can only move forward if we learn from our past mistakes. READ ALSO:…
1 Oct
As Nigeria Marks its 64th independence anniversary, Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Monday restated his commitment to democracy in the face of pressures from different interests that seek to set the nation back. READ ALSO:Obaseki, Shaibu bicker over alleged plot to invade govt house In a statement to commemorate the day,…
30 Sep
The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called on the "downtrodden" citizens of Nigeria not to give up on the country, urging them to remain resilient despite the challenges they face. In a statement personally signed by Ajaero on Monday to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence anniversary, he criticised the political…
30 Sep
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Monday, congratulated all Nigerians, especially their customers and the general public, on the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The company's Acting Managing Director, Engr. Francis Agoha, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, stressed IBEDC’s unwavering dedication to the nation’s growth and development. “As we celebrate…
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Tajikistan has put several high-profile officials on trial in a case classified as secret, AFP learned Monday, after a wave of arrests in the reclusive Central Asian republic this year. The landlocked country has been ruled by President Emomali Rahmon for 32 years, and information is tightly controlled. AFP learned from a source in the…
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French prosecutors on Monday demanded a maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious, expressing hope the trial will help change "the relations between men and women". Dominique Pelicot has been on trial in the southern city of Avignon since…
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