Tag: Nigeria
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Independence Day: Peter Obi Says ‘A New Nigeria Is Possible’
By George Omagbemi Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful, responsible and determined, declaring that a new Nigeria is possible. Obi made the remarks in his Independence Day address on Thursday as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary, while also expressing concern over poverty, insecurity, unemployment,…
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Nigeria Since 1960 — The Leaders, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly And The Promises We Lost
By George Omagbemi On October 1, 1960, Nigeria stepped onto the world stage as an independent nation. The Union Jack came down. The green-white-green flag went up. There was optimism. Nigeria had enormous agricultural resources, a growing educated class, a strategic position in Africa and a population that many believed could propel the new country…
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Five issues shaking Nigeria’s internet today
Nigeria’s digital space is witnessing intense conversations today as citizens react to President Bola Tinubu’s annual leave, persistent complaints about rapidly depleting data bundles, the controversial disqualification of a BBNaija housemate, the Nigeria Labour Congress’s demands and TikTok’s growing influence. Tinubu’s annual leave triggers political backlash President Bola Tinubu’s three-week annual leave in Europe has…
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Tinubu Declares End To Tough Reform Phase, Says Nigeria Entering Age Of Prosperity
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the most difficult phase of his administration’s economic reforms, saying the country is now entering what he described as an “age of prosperity”. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday in his nationwide Independence Day broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 66th anniversary, themed “From…
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Guinea-Bissau Thrash Nigeria 3-0 In AFCON 2027 Qualifier
By Opeyemi Adelakun Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria 3-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L match at the Estádio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Tuesday. The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute through Franculino Djú, who fired a left-footed effort past Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after being played through by…
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Just In: Tinubu Departs Paris For Nigeria
By Paul Joseph President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Paris, France, for Nigeria after concluding his working vacation abroad, with his aircraft expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026. The Presidency said Tinubu decided to return through Lagos ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations, including…
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World Rabies Day: Nigeria Battle Rising Dog Bites
By George Omagbemi As the world marks World Rabies Day on September 28, 2026, Nigeria faces an uncomfortable reality: a disease that is almost entirely preventable continues to threaten lives. Under this year’s theme, “Stronger Together,” the World Health Organisation is calling for coordinated action involving governments, communities, health workers and veterinary professionals. Nigeria has…
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VP Shettima Returns To Nigeria After UNGA
By George Omagbemi Vice President Kashim Shettima is back in Nigeria after a high-level diplomatic tour of the United Nations, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and led Nigeria’s delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Shettima returned on Monday, September 28, 2026, after a week of meetings and engagements focused…
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Sowore Returns To Nigeria From The United States Today
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, will return to Nigeria today from the United States after a trip that reunited him with his young family, from whom he had been separated for over 20 months as a result of arrests, detentions, court restrictions, and the seizure of his international passport by…
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NIS Releases Appointment Link For Extended UK Passport Intervention
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has released an updated appointment link for Nigerians in the United Kingdom seeking to participate in the 2026 Special Passport Intervention Exercise. The appointment link, released through the Service’s official X handle on Saturday, is for Phase 2 of the intervention exercise. The development followed the extension…
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Nigeria, Italy Partner to Boost Education for 370m Children
By George Omagbemi Nigeria and Italy are joining forces in an ambitious international drive to mobilise $5 billion for education financing worldwide, with the campaign targeting hundreds of millions of children across developing countries. The partnership was highlighted during the high-level “Multiply Possibility: A New Era for Education Financing” event held in New York on…
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The Dilemma of the Frontline: Inside Nigeria’s Fragmented War on Insecurity
The battle lines of Nigeria’s internal security crisis are shifting rapidly under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. As the military celebrates unprecedented intelligence victories, millions of ordinary citizens find themselves caught in the crosshairs of an evolving, decentralised wave of violence. A close evaluation of the conflict reveals a stark paradox: while the federal…