Tag: Independence
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Nigeria@64: Okotie sends out message of hope
The Shepherd Superintendent of the Household of God Church, Lagos,Rev Chris Okotie,has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary to reinforce their faith in God’s sure promises. In a press release circulated in Lagos yesterday by Rev Okotie’s media adviser,
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Nigeria @64: Imo govt unveils plans for anniversary celebration
The Imo State Government has unveiled its plans to commemorate the country’s 64th independence anniversary in an elaborate style.
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63rd Independence: Building strong institutions will strengthen our democracy, says Omo-Agege
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has called on Nigerians to work assiduously for the strengthening of institutions of governance to make democracy more responsive to the yearnings of the people. In an Independence goodwill message to Nigerians, Senator Omo-Agege who is also the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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Senator Akpabio Salutes Nigeria At 63
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President while acknowledging present challenges in the polity said that there were many landmarks in the nation’s 63…
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Freedom at Independence – By Abdu Rafiu
The commemoration of Nigeria’s independence when the Union Jack was lowered took place two Fridays ago. The only opportunity to cling glasses in this column was last week but for my attention that was drawn to the unspeakable suffering of commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and that of communities abutting it.
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7 quick wins for national prosperity post 62nd Independence Anniversary – By Alim Abubakre
Nigeria is the 6th most populous country in the world. It is richly endowed with several mineral resources, including oil, Nigeria has a great potential that, if utilized, can propel it to great heights of success. However, 62 years after independence, the country, like a vehicle on a hilly road, is struggling to climb. Indeed,…
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TRENDING: Buhari, Aisha’s Independence Day photo goes viral
An ‘anniversary picture’ of President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha, has continued to attract attention and comments on the social media space as the week under review witnessed Nigeria’s colourful 62nd Independence Day Anniversary parades.
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Independence: Nigerians set New York aglow with parade, carnival [PHOTOS]
Nigerians from all walks of life on Saturday set New York City aglow and painted the city with green-white-green insignia.
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Prayer for Nigeria at 62 – By Femi Aribisala
Arugbo ojo. (Ancient of Days). Alewilese (He who speaks and acts). Alese lewi (He who acts and speaks). Awimayehun (He who cannot be contradicted). Adanimagbagbe (The Creator who never forgets His creation). Oyigiyigi (Great and Mighty God). Alagbada Ina (The God covered with fire).
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Nigeria @62: Royal fathers, Ngige , IPAC sue for peace, credible elections
Royal fathers, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige and the Inter-party Advisory Committee (IPAC) have urged Nigerians across geo-political zones to embrace peace, remain hopeful and work towards achieving credible elections in 2023.