Month: October 2025

The Federal Government has announced the official theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration as “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, explained that the theme highlights the importance of unity, teamwork, and patriotism among government bodies, the […]

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the hardships many Nigerians continue to face due to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence. CAN noted that these challenges have caused great suffering and displaced many families across the country. In a statement released by the President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association congratulated the nation on reaching the 65-year milestone […]

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on the country’s leaders and citizens to face Nigeria’s growing security and governance problems with “conscience and courage.” In a statement titled “Nigeria at 65: A Call to Conscience and Courage,” MPAC expressed deep concern over the increasing violence and insecurity affecting many parts of the country. The group highlighted the ongoing attacks by bandits […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 inmates at the Ilesa and Ile-Ife Correctional Centres as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo. According to the statement, the Governor acted under Section 212 of the Nigerian Constitution, following advice from the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of […]

The recent tension in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has come to an end after the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery. As a result, PENGASSAN has suspended its two-day strike. The strike began after Dangote Refinery sacked some workers for joining the union. In response, PENGASSAN directed its members to stop the supply of gas and crude oil to […]

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has revealed that nearly 70% of funds disbursed at monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meetings now come from taxes collected by the agency. This milestone reflects a significant boost in Nigeria’s fiscal health, driven by enhanced tax collection efforts. Speaking in an interview marking his two-year tenure, Dr. Adedeji emphasized that the increase in tax revenue has […]

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on all citizens to renew their commitment to building the nation of their dreams. In her goodwill message on Wednesday, she emphasized that every act of service to the country counts—and no sacrifice will be in vain. “Let us all play our part to build the Nigeria we all want to see. Your sacrifice will never […]

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s most difficult days are now behind it, declaring that his administration’s economic reforms are beginning to yield real and measurable progress. Speaking during a national broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, the President said the government has made deliberate and sometimes painful decisions in order to secure a more prosperous future for all citizens. According to Tinubu, since […]