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 renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit…
COVID-19 Nigeria Update for Wednesday 27th May, 2020.
389 new cases of COVID-19: Lagos-256Katsina-23Edo-22Rivers-14Kano-13Adamawa-11Akwa Ibom-11Kaduna-7Kwara-6Nasarawa-6Gombe-2Plateau-2Abia-2Delta-2Benue-2Niger-2Kogi-2Oyo-2Imo-1Borno-1Ogun-1Anambra-1 As at 27th of May 2020, there are 8733 cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, 2501 discharged and 254 dead.
COVID-19 Nigeria Update for Sunday 24th May, 2020.
313 new cases of COVID-19:148-Lagos36-FCT27-Rivers19-Edo13-Kano12-Ogun11-Ebonyi8-Nasarawa8-Delta7-Oyo6- Plateau5-Kaduna4-Kwara3-Akwa Ibom3-Bayelsa2-Niger1-Anambra As at 24th of May 2020, there are 7839 cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, 2263 discharged and 226 dead.
Abuja Eases Lockdown Cautiously
The Federal Capital Territory begins the experiment of easing total lockdown Monday despite rising cases of COVID-19. As COVID-19 continues its onslaught against humanity, the world has found itself between the devil and the deep sea – stay at home and starve; ease lockdown and risk more infections. Whichever option you choose, people will die.…
President Muhammadu Buhari mourns Abba Kyari
TO MY FRIEND, MALLAM ABBA KYARI Mallam Abba Kyari, who died on 17th April, 2020, at the age of 67 from complications caused by the Coronavirus, was a true Nigerian patriot. My loyal friend and compatriot for the last 42 years – and latterly my Chief-of-Staff – he never wavered in his commitment to the…
Evergreen Initiative to The Rescue
Nigeria is facing a severe destitution crisis which undermines the economic growth and well-being of its citizens. This issue of severe poverty has been connected with illiteracy on so many levels and while the country has made considerable progress in promoting primary and secondary school education there is still a long way to go as…
We Will Promote Transparency and Good Governance – Buhari
Dear Compatriots,1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country.2. It is also a time for us, collectively, to:3. Remember the sacrifices made by our Founders and great leaders past; by soldiers, by distinguished public servants; by traditional leaders,…
Traffic Jam Cuts Off Calabar
Thousands of commuters and hundreds of vehicles were forced to spend the night on the road at Okoyong along Itu – Calabar highway when two articulated vehicles got stuck at a bad portion of the collapsed federal highway linking Calabar, Nigeria’s third-largest port city with the rest of the country. Impatient motorists made the matter…
UK Threatens Sanctions Against Trouble Makers
The British High Commission in Nigeria has warned against any attempt by anyone to incite violence during the governorship and state houses of assembly elections in the country. It said that anyone caught doing so could be denied access into the United Kingdom. “We were concerned by reports of high levels of violence in some…
THE DAY OF INFAMY By Nosa Igiebor
Since after the Civil War, which threatened the continuing survival of Nigeria as one nation, whenever we are faced with serious challenges, we kick them far than the road. And we just move on. We are always moving on. But the question is, moving on to where? Anytime Nigeria moves on, it’s going backwards and…