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MMI Calls For Citizen-Led Action As Nigeria Marks 66th Independence

adminOctober 1, 2026

By Idongesit Ashameri, Uyo Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI), a foremost socio-cultural organisation in Akwa Ibom State, has called on Nigerians to translate the ideals of independence into practical service, collective action and contributions to national development. The organisation’s International President, Akparawa Iniabasi Ekanem, made the call on Thursday in his Independence Day and new month...

2027 Poll Will Put Nigeria’s Democratic Growth To Test – Ex President Jonathan Says as Nation Marks 66

adminOctober 1, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has shifted attention from Nigeria’s 66 years of independence to the country’s next major democratic test, saying the 2027 general election will reveal how far the nation has matured politically. Jonathan, in his Independence Day message to Nigerians on Thursday, called on citizens to approach the approaching electoral season with a...

Tinubu Declares ‘Age of Prosperity’, Goes Quiet on Nigeria’s Security Crisis

adminOctober 1, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared that Nigeria had moved beyond the difficult phase of his economic reforms into an “age of prosperity”, but offered little beyond a tribute to security personnel on one of the country’s most pressing challenges — insecurity. In his 66th Independence Day address, Tinubu devoted substantial attention to economic...

Nigeria at 66: Eno Urges Nigerians to Turn Diversity Into Strength

adminOctober 1, 2026

As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged Nigerians to harness the country’s diversity as a source of strength, while remaining committed to justice, peace, tolerance and fair play. Eno, in a goodwill message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians on Thursday, said the country had...

POWEI Commends Government Efforts, Calls for Targeted Support to Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services in Ibesikpo Asutan

adminOctober 1, 2026

Pride of Womanhood Empowerment Initiative (POWEI) has commended the Akwa Ibom State Government, the Ministry of Health, and the leadership of Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area for their continued efforts to strengthen primary healthcare services and improve access to quality healthcare for residents. Through Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) activities implemented in Ibesikpo Asutan, POWEI identified a...

Tinubu: Nigeria Enters New Era Of Prosperity After Economic Reforms

adminOctober 1, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the emergency phase of his administration’s economic reforms and entered a new phase focused on production, job creation, lower living costs and broadly shared prosperity. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday in his Independence Day address to Nigerians, saying the government’s...

FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026

adminOctober 1, 2026

My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above...

APC Releases N52m Aid for Families of 37 Dead Niger Miners

adminSeptember 30, 2026

Families of 37 miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State are set to receive N52 million in financial assistance from the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Vanguard, the intervention was disclosed by Governor Umaru Bago after the party’s National Working Committee, led...

Kebbi Enforces 8am – 4pm Work Hours, Warns Civil Servants Over Attendance

adminSeptember 30, 2026

The Kebbi State Government has moved to strengthen attendance and punctuality across its public service, directing civil servants to adhere to the prescribed 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule from Monday to Friday. The directive was issued by the Head of the Kebbi State Civil Service, Malami Shekare, in a circular dated September 23, 2026,...

Tinubu’s Absence Didn’t Cost Nigeria Front-Row UN Seat, Ibrahim Insists

adminSeptember 30, 2026

Nigeria’s absence from the United Nations General Assembly’s top-level proceedings without President Bola Tinubu did not affect the country’s placement in the chamber, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has said, insisting that Nigeria retained a prominent sixth position in the front row. Ibrahim said the positioning was evidence that the diplomatic groundwork he had promised was achieved,...

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