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Only A Hard Reset Can Save Nigeria From Implosion

Only A Hard Reset Can Save Nigeria From Implosion

January 9, 2023 2:50 am

The Nigerian situation is becoming more pathetic as the days go by. Contrary to the dreams, hopes, and aspirations that Nigerians had at independence, 62 years after, the country at its very best is nothing short of a falling state that is on the brink of complete failure if nothing drastic is done to save it.

The fate of the average Nigerian is increasingly becoming uncertain with the turn of every new day. Nigerians are literally roasting at the moment under very harsh realities yet they are supposed to be citizens of a country so richly blessed with natural and …

Independence: US Salutes Nigeria, Vows To Lend Support

Independence: US Salutes Nigeria, Vows To Lend Support

October 2, 2022 6:17 am

The United States of America has sent a goodwill message to the Government and People of Nigeria on the 62nd independence anniversary of Nigeria on October 1, 2022.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, said this in a statement issued on Saturday by the US Embassy in Abuja, made available to journalists.

US also pledged to support Nigeria’s war on terrorism.

Blinken in the statement said: ‘the partnership between our two countries is strong and is built on our shared values of democracy, diversity, and a spirit of entrepreneurship.

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There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

September 26, 2022 4:28 am

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has asserted that Nigeria still has hope despite the country’s basket-full challenges at 62 saying that there are a lot of positives to build on.

Uzodinma made this known while speaking yesterday at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral Owerri during a church service to mark the 62nd independence anniversary of Nigeria.

He called on Nigerians to stand up to tackle the challenges retarding the progress of the nation.

He advised Nigerians to learn to differentiate the meaning of collective interest as against individual or personal interest, noting that ‘what defines a Nation is collective interest.’…

Morocco Rebukes Spain Over Virus Help To Secessionist Leader

Morocco Rebukes Spain Over Virus Help To Secessionist Leader

April 26, 2021 3:30 am

Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has summoned the Spanish ambassador to convey the government’s ‘regret’ over its decision to allow the leader of a regional group fighting Morocco for independence to access medical treatment in its country.  

Spanish officials had last week revealed that Brahim Ghali, 73, is hospitalized in Spain for treatment of COVID-19.

It is common knowledge that Ghali heads the Polisario Front, an Algeria-backed breakaway movement that seeks to establish an independent state in the Western Sahara region, which has been oftentimes seen engaging the Moroccan armed forces.

The Moroccan foreign ministry stated that Spain’s stance is ‘…

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Nigeria, Most Prosperous Black Nation World Over – Buhari

September 16, 2020 2:10 pm

Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of independence, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday described Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the world.

Buhari said this at the unveiling of the theme and logo for Nigeria at 60 anniversary, themed, “Together.”

The logo and theme were projected and unveiled virtually on the 12 by 20 feet screen at the Council Chambers, before the commencement of the e-Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Buhari.

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The President …

Bougainville Voters Back Independence By Landslide

December 11, 2019 4:25 pm

Voters backing Bougainville’s independence from Papua New Guinea have won a landslide referendum victory, according to results released Wednesday — a major step toward the troubled isles becoming the world’s newest nation.

Chairman of the Bougainville Referendum Commission Bertie Ahern declared 176,928 people — around 98 percent of voters — had backed independence with just 3,043 supporting the option of remaining part of Papua New Guinea with more autonomy.

The announcement prompted loud cheers, applause and tears as dignitaries soon burst into song, with strains of the islands’ anthem “My Bougainville” ringing out.

“Happy is an understatement” nursing graduate Alexia …

Davido Promises Independence Day ‘gift’ To His Fans

Davido Promises Independence Day ‘gift’ To His Fans

September 28, 2019 4:11 pm

A singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, seems prepared to give Nigerians an Independence Day gift of sorts.

The ‘Fall’ singer took to his Instagram page to announce that he would be releasing another song with American singer, Chris Brown, next week.

He also indicated that the song would be produced by Kiddominant.

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The new song will be Davido’s second collaboration with Chris Brown within the space of few months.

The first song, ‘Blow my Mind’ already has over 21 million views on YouTube. It was produced by Shizzi …

59th Independence: I Weep For Nigeria - Izuogu

59th Independence: I Weep For Nigeria – Izuogu

September 27, 2019 7:45 pm

Ahead of Nigeria’s 59th independence anniversary, member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Ezekiel Izuogu has joined prominent Northern elders like Tanko Yakassai, Balarabe Musa and other Nigerians to make a case for a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction in 2023.

Chief Izuogu, who emphatically declared that Nigeria has not fared well in her 59 years of independence, insisted that if given the opportunity to occupy the number one political office in the country after President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, the Igbo would take Nigeria to the moon.

In this exclusive chat with Daily …

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