Category: News
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Nigeria @60: Army chief harps on Nigeria’s unity, warns divisive elements
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has warned that Nigerian Army would continue to ensure oneness and indivisibility of Nigeria, urging divisive elements to desist. Buratai, while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the country’s journey so far at 60, said anybody that is thinking of dividing the country was…
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Nigeria at 60: US lauds Nigeria’s commitments to tackling corruption
As Nigeria marks it 60th independence anniversary, the United States government has congratulated Nigerians for their commitment to tackling corruption, strengthening democratic institutions and leveraging entrepreneurship. The United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo congratulated Nigeria in a statement on Thursday on behalf of the U.S Government. Pompeo said that the United States and Nigeria…
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Buhari’s 60th Independence Day Address
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2020 Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to…
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Independence Day: Police Command warns against rallies in Lagos
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, has instructed officers and men of the command to disallow any group from staging rallies or protests within the state to mark the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria will attain 60 years as an independent country on Oct.1,2020…
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Lagos Govt. cancels Independence Day Parade
The Lagos State Government has cancelled the planned Nigeria 60th Independence Day Parade due to COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the directive in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso in Lagos on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu said that the parade and other activities that involved the gathering of…
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Independence Day: Gbajabimila, Wase, Elumelu congratulate Nigerians
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerians for witnessing the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary. In a statement on Wednesday, Gbajabiamila said Nigeria has come a long way and has overcome many challenges in the past 60 years, noting that “things are going to get better.” The speaker paid glowing…
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Nigerian Govs Rally Round Zulum
***As Gov Reiterates Commitment to Citizens Safety First By Ali Musa Biu- Maiduguri Nigerian Hovernors under the leadership of Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi , have praised Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s commitment to the safety and welfare of his people. Governor Fayemi who spoke on behalf of all Nigerian…
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Army Dismisses Soldier in Borno For Raping 13 Year Old
By: Ali Musa Biu A general court martial of the 7 division Opertion Lafiya Dole sitting in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital on Wednesday sentenced Army Corporal, Aliyu Yukubu to five years imprisonment with dismissal from service on a two count charge of defilement and assault on 13 years old Innah Ameh Modu in Bama…
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Kaigama is Yobe new chief judge
By: Ali Musa Biu- Damaturu. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has sworn in a new Chief Judge for the state, with a charge to look into ways of enhancing quick dispensation of justice with all sense of fairness. He said the new chief judge, Justice Gumna should keep alive the justice system because…
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CAN urges government to overhaul country’s security system
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State chapter, has called on government at all level to overhaul the country’s security system to guarantee the protection of lives and properties of the citizens. The Chairman of the association, Rev. Ositadinma Edeh, made the call on Tuesday on Tuesday in a statement he signed to mark…