Former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has declared that there is still hope for Nigeria to come out of its present challenges. Senator Okorocha observed that what has been lacking are opportunities for open conversation among Nigerians on how to deal with the problems. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Senator Okorocha said there are no…
Former Military Head of State, General Abdusalami Abubakar, has called for equal representation of all ethnic groups in Nigeria. General Abubakar, who made this call ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary, said that the country has achieved so much to be celebrated. He asked Nigerians to remain hopeful and firm, adding that the country must remain united despite…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has challenged Nigerians to summon the courage, energy and political will to face the problems confronting the country and address them directly. In his Independence Day goodwill message, Governor Sanwo-Olu said that Nigeria is not the only country in the world that is facing deep-seated questions about ethnic, racial and religious diversity. He said…
Today is being observed as a national public holiday across Nigeria to celebrate the country’s sixty-first independence anniversary. Activities for the celebration of this year’s Independence Day, which started last week, are expected to rounded off today. In line with its plans, the Federal Government declared a public holiday for today, ordered a partial closure of the…