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Sixty-six years after independence, Nigeria stands at a familiar crossroads, one foot in genuine progress, the other still mired in the same questions that have trailed the nation since 1960: security, poverty, unemployment, and the shape democracy should ultimately take. In his address to the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reflected on Nigeria's 66-year journey, acknowledging the historical weight of military rule, economic crises, and political upheaval that have shaped […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to remain patriotic and prioritise peace, unity and justice as the country approaches another electoral season. Jonathan made the call in an Independence Day message posted on his X platform on Thursday as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary. He said Nigeria had faced numerous challenges since gaining independence in 1960 but had continued to overcome them through the resilience of its people. Jonathan […]

The General Court Martial hearing the alleged coup plot case involving some military officers has postponed its ruling for the fourth time. The ruling, initially scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, has been moved to Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja. The military did not give a reason for the postponement. The ruling concerns the admissibility of statements allegedly obtained from some of the accused officers. […]

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on the anniversary. He urged citizens to use the occasion to promote national unity, peaceful coexistence and patriotism, while assuring that the government remained committed to improving national security […]

The Federal Government has begun discussions with electricity distribution companies on plans to establish Energy Zones that could provide 24-hour electricity to homes, businesses and industries in major demand centres. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, held a meeting with selected distribution companies on the proposed zones covering the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors. The initiative is aimed at addressing distribution challenges and ensuring that available electricity is […]

Aliko Dangote has said his business group is prepared to face legal challenges to its projects, following a court dispute over land for the planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Speaking at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Dangote expressed confidence that the $15bn–$16bn refinery project would proceed despite a court order requiring the existing situation on the disputed land to be maintained until a hearing on October 14. The case was […]

The Federal Government has begun a national ranking of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, with the exercise scheduled for completion by December 15, 2026. The Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee said universities would be assessed using 22 indicators designed to measure institutional performance and identify areas for improvement. The exercise is also expected to promote competition and strengthen the global standing of Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The ranking […]

The Yobe State House of Assembly has pledged increased budgetary support for Yobe State University and promised to facilitate interventions from relevant development agencies. The Speaker, Chiroma Mashio, made the commitment when the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Tahir, led the management team on a visit to the Assembly. He said the university would be invited to participate in the 2027 budget defence to present its funding and development needs. Mashio […]