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By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has listed 12 economic achievements made by his administration as part of the Independence Anniversary celebrations. Tinubu revealed this during his speech as the nation marks its 65th Independence Anniversary today. According to the President, the key achievements are: record-breaking increase in non-oil revenue, restoration of fiscal health as manifested in reduced debt service-to-revenue ratio, stronger Foreign Reserve, and increased tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio.  It also includes an Increased export drive leading to the strengthening of the currency and job creation, increased oil production up to 1.6 million barrels per day,…

President Tinubu has sent a word of encouragement to Nigerian youths as the country marks its 65th Anniversary of Independence.  Tinubu, in his Independence Day speech, said the youths are the greatest assets of Nigeria, while charging them to dream big, innovate and conquer territories in their various fields of endeavour. He said, “You are the future and the greatest assets of this blessed country. You must continue to dream big, innovate, and conquer more territories in your various fields of science, technology, sports, and the art and creative sector.” “Our administration, through policies and funding, will continue to give…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The Federal Government of Nigeria has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October.  According to a statement released by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, the sudden cancellation does not reduce the significance of the anniversary. The government maintained that it is committed to celebrating Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with dignity and enthusiasm. The statement affirmed that all other programmes slated for the Independence Anniversary will remain in effect. The Government deeply regrets…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.  The Lagos Voice reports that this year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” activities for celebration has begun with prayer at mosques and churches.  The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed and released on Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.  According to the statement, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, urging citizens to uphold the…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to the brutal murder of Arise TV News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who died during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday. The management of Arise News Channel confirmed the death of Somtochukwu in a statement signed and released by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on Monday evening.  Obi described Somtochukwu as a brilliant young anchor who was killed in the most painful circumstances. He wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a brilliant…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu Arise TV News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has been confirmed dead following a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday. Maduagwu, 29, a lawyer-turned-broadcaster until her death, worked as an anchor, reporter and producer with Arise News Channel. The deceased joined the station as a rising voice in journalism, known for her professionalism and passion for storytelling. The sad news of her passing was confirmed by the management of Arise News, which described her as “a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers” and “a cherished member…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO).  This was disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, at a meeting of the Special Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Programme. Edun said, “We are pleased to report that the social protection programme put in place as a safety net to help people cope with the rising price level is now firmly back on track.”  “About 19.7 million poor and…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The Lagos State Government has reacted to an alleged viral video of some students presumed to be from Excel College, Ejigbo, smoking and consuming alcohol within the school’s dormitory.  The Lagos Voice reports that the video recently went viral online sparking reactions from social media users and stakeholders in the education sector. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, in a statement released on the state’s official X (formerly Twitter) page, frowned at such acts, saying “it goes against the core values and behavioural standards expected within the educational system of Lagos State.”…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has attributed the visa restrictions on Nigerians abroad to the prevalent internet fraud in Nigeria. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, warned that internet fraud not only destroys the future of the perpetrators but also tarnishes the country’s image. He noted that the situation is forcing other countries to impose sweeping travel conditions on law-abiding citizens. He said the development is forcing other nations to impose tougher travel conditions on law-abiding citizens. Olukoyede, represented by Chief Superintendent of the EFCC, CSE Coker Oyegunle, spoke at an event in Port Harcourt,…

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The management of Dangote Refinery has confirmed that the distribution of free fuel will commence today (Monday), as planned. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday evening by the management.  The statement also faulted the recent criticisms from certain oil and gas industry associations, which it said were strategically aimed at undermining their planned initiative for distributing the free fuel.  The statement reads: “have made it abundantly clear that the actions and threats issued by them is not borne out of legitimate concerns about unionisation, but a calculated campaign of economic sabotage that is…