Sequel to an order of interim injunction filed against OAU admissions for the 2025/2026 Academic session by some students in the Federal High Court, Enugu Division, on September 30, 2025, the Global President of Great Ife Alumni Association, Barr. Leye Bunmi Falode has pleaded with all stakeholders to remain calm as the issue is being attended to. Falode stated in a statement issued by the Global Publicity Secretary, Abdur-Rahman Balogun on Wednesday, 1 October, 2025, that he was in touch with the Vice Chancellor of the University and has assured all applicants that the institution is on top of the…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
By Segun Adewale, Gombe As Gombe State marks its 29th anniversary alongside Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has called on citizens to continue to uphold unity and peaceful coexistence, describing them as the bedrock of development and prosperity. Reflecting on the State’s journey since its creation in 1996, Governor Inuwa Yahaya paid glowing tribute to past leaders who laid the foundation for its growth. In a goodwill to mark the anniversaries, the Governor noted that, while challenges remain, Gombe has recorded remarkable achievements across critical sectors under his administration, guided by the 10-year Development Plan (DEVAGOM). This…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi As Nigeria clocks 65 years of Independence, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman, Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his transformative leadership, declaring that the future of the country is anchored on resilience, unity, and bold reforms. Dogara described Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary as “a victory of courage over fear, of hope over despair, and of resilience over adversity” . He said the celebration should not only remind Nigerians of past sacrifices but also serve as a rallying cry to…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Professor Fatimah Tahir, has on behalf of the Management, Staff, and the entire University Community heartily felicitates with Nigerians on the occasion of the 65th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. In a press release issued by Auwal Hassan,nPublic Relations Officer, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU, which was made available to Journalists Wednesday, 1 October, 2025, the Vice Chancellor recognized the importance of unity and togetherness among Nigerians, stressing that it remains the foundation for any meaningful development. She commended the sacrifices and contributions of past leaders who stood firmly to…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, on Wednesday, 1 October, 2025, joined other world leaders in congratulating President Bola Tinubu on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary, expressing pride in the state’s steady progress. In his goodwill message to Nigerians, signed by his special adviser on communication and strategy, Abdulllahi Idris Zuru, Idris acknowledged the country’s achievements over the past six decades despite facing turbulence. He emphasized that Kebbi State, created 34 years ago, has witnessed remarkable development, particularly in the last two years. Governor Idris’s administration has completed several abandoned capital-intensive projects. The administration has…
By Yarima Haruna,Birnin Kebbi Branch of National youth council of Nigeria ( NYCN) Kebbi state has joined prominent Nigerians to celebrate Nigeria, President Tinubu and youth minister on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th independence celebrations. Kebbi state , Chairman,NYCN, Ahmed Abubakar Khalifa, in a statement on Wednesday, said that Nigerians have cause to celebrate particularly youth who had it so good under the leadership of President Tinubu and his reliable luitenant the minister for youth. He revealed that youth under Tinubu have had their voices listened by leaders through several youth friendly policies which directly or indirectly provided job opportunity…
Elder Statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on Wednesday, 1 October, 2025 stated that Nigeria is in a far better state today than it was before independence, insisting that the country has made “tremendous progress” over the decades. Yakasai, who stated this while speaking in an interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday,1 October, 2025, said his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration is informed by the government’s commitment to its reform agenda. “In my opinion, so far so good, I believe that by and large, people will agree with me that he has achieved quite a lot with the…
The Management of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba (formerly Abia Poly) has announced the ban of sale of handouts in the institution to stop the exploitation of students. The Rector, Dr Christopher Okoro, who disclosed this when the new Executive of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State, paid him a courtesy visit in his office, also said that the management had also abolished the issuance of statement of results to make things easy for students. “Students are no longer compelled to buy textbooks. Those things were things of the past. Sale of handouts is outlawed,”…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the country is currently experiencing a rebirth as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated capacity in making decisions that were avoided by past leaders. He also emphasized that the president’s economic blueprint reflects the urgent needs of Nigerians and the global realities of the 21st century. Governor Abiodun, who spoke at the 65th National Day Celebration held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, said that Nigeria would be stronger if citizens work and cooperate with governments in the course of nation building. He stated that the task of nation…
The Lagos State Hausa Community (LASACOM) on Wednesday, 1 October, 2025, organised a special prayer for Nigeria to mark its 65th Independence Day celebration. The group, led by former Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure, Architect Kabir Ahmed, drew over 120 Islamic clerics to its secretariat on Capitol Road, Agege where the complete Quran was recited twice to pray not only for the nation but also for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for God to continue to strengthen him. The Ulamas were led by Sheikh Aliyu Kharazumi while the Seriki Hausawa of Idi Araba, Alhaji Hassan Anyo, was also in attendance.…