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Earthquake kills 72 in Philippines
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, officials said, as the search for the missing wound down and rescuers turned their focus to the hundreds injured and thousands left homeless. The bodies of the three victims were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed hotel overnight […]
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One doctor attends to 9,083 Nigerians, NARD laments
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday decried the country’s poor doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:9,083, describing it as far from global best practice. In a press statement issued on Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the association announced that with effect from today, October 1, 2025, resident doctors across the country will no longer take continuous […]
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Embassy Assures Nigerians Of Continued Services Amid US Shutdown
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reassured Nigerians that its visa and passport services will not be disrupted despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the US government. The clarification came on Wednesday after widespread concerns that the shutdown in Washington could affect student travel plans, visa appointments, and other consular services in Nigeria. In a notice […]
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ARISE TV reporter Somtochukwu jumped to death – FCT Police
Contrary to reports that alleged hospital negligence led to the death of Arise News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has clarified that the journalist died after jumping from the top floor of her Katampe apartment during an armed robbery incident on Monday, September 29. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, […]
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The Rise of Nigeria at 65

The Rise of Nigeria at 65

October 1, 2025

At 65 years since independence, Nigeria’s journey tells a story of resilience, struggle, and unwavering hope. From the euphoria of October 1, 1960, to decades of trials—military rule, economic downturns, insecurity, and political upheavals—the nation has weathered storms that could have broken others. Yet, Nigeria continues to stand tall, refusing to let its challenges define […]
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Nigeria at 65: Adeleke harps on rule of law, true federalism
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has emphasized the need for strict adherence to the rule of law and national reforms to achieve true federalism as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. In his Independence Day statement, signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, Adeleke said the anniversary should serve as a moment of […]
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LAUTECH resident doctors suspend strike
The Association of Resident Doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has suspended its indefinite strike after two months. The doctors announced the decision on Wednesday in response to assurances given by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during his visit to the hospital on Tuesday, September 30. The doctors made […]
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Nigeria Immigration begins crackdown as visa amnesty ends nationwide
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a nationwide enforcement operation targeting foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or breached entry conditions, following the end of a five-month amnesty period. A statement issued Tuesday night by the Spokesperson for NIS, Akinsola Akinlabi, confirmed that the crackdown began after the amnesty window, which allowed affected […]
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FG Finally Brokers Peace Between Dangote Refinery And PENGASSAN
The Federal Government has brokered peace between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). This development has put an end to a labour dispute that threatened fuel supply stability. After two days of talks on Monday and Tuesday, the parties reached an agreement that disengaged workers will be reabsorbed into […]
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 65th Independence Day address to Nigerians
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025. Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, […]
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Updated: Osun Amotekun kills 3, recovers rifles after ambush
The Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday, said some operatives of the agency were ambushed while responding to a distress call from residents of Akinlalu, a community in the Ile-Ife axis of the state. The incident, according to a statement by the Corps spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. […]
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Updated: Osun 2026: APC Fixes Dec. 13 For Gov Primary
The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday released the schedule of activities and fees for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, detailing timelines for nomination, screening, delegate congresses, and primary elections. In a statement signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and issued from the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the APC said the […]
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Tinubu to address Nigerians on 65th Independence Day: Declares public holiday
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the broadcast will go live at 7 a.m. The statement is titled, “2025 Independence Anniversary: President Tinubu Addresses The Nation.” […]
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After Announcing Plan For Marathon Sex, Lagos Names Mandy Kiss Ambassador
Social media personality Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, known as “Mandy Kiss,” has been unveiled as the ambassador for Lagos State Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse. The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, conferred the ambassadorship on Mandy Kiss at an event organised by LASKADA on Tuesday. He urged citizens to join […]
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I’m not one of you again, Olubadan tells Atiku
The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, revealed that he had withdrawn from active politics to focus on his role as monarch. Oba Ladoja stated this when Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside a former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu, ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Liyel Imoke (Cross River), and other prominent politicians, paid him homage at […]
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FG Begins Payment of Pension Increments to Retirees
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has kicked off the implementation of recently approved pension increases for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), with the updated payments to be reflected in the September 2025 payroll cycle. In an official statement shared on its X handle, PTAD announced that the revised pension package includes a fixed […]
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Alleged cybercrime: Court reschedules Sowore’s arraignment to 27 October
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday rescheduled the arraignment of former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, and two others on cybercrime charges to 27 October. Sowore and his co-defendants were due to be docked for allegedly making false posts about President Bola Tinubu with the intent to cause a breakdown of law […]
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Tinubu condemns Arise News anchor’s death, orders probe
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of a news anchor with Arise News Television, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life following a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, titled ‘President Tinubu condemns the […]
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Tax reforms exempt food, education, agriculture – FIRS
Nigeria’s tax landscape is set for a historic overhaul, as the Federal Inland Revenue Service has explained that the government’s reforms exempt food, education, shared transportation, and agriculture from value-added tax. The reforms, described as the most significant fiscal transformation since independence, are designed to ease the burden on citizens and businesses, while improving government […]
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FG Cancels Independence Day Parade
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade. The parade was previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, 1st October. The cancellation was announced in a statement on Monday night by the Director of Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government […]
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NELFUND closes 2024/2025 loan portal, sets timeline for next application
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund said the application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session will officially close on Tuesday. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. Sawyerr said this was to allow the Fund to conclude processing of pending applications and upkeep payments. He also […]
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Hurling Insults Will Not Change The Reality – PDP Tackles APC Over Osun LG Funds Allocation
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the Federal Government has released the withheld six-month allocations for the state’s local government areas. The APC, however, dismissed reports that allocations were paid into private accounts. It said the funds were paid “into the local government councils’ accounts.” In a statement signed by […]
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FG makes project report submission mandatory for NYSC participants
Abuja—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invoked provisions in Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of the NYSC Act, and approved a far-reaching reform which makes compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank, NERD, a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The compliance directive was […]
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5,000 UNIBEN students face exam ban over unpaid fees
No fewer than 5,000 students of the University of Benin risk being barred from writing the second-semester examinations scheduled to commence on Monday, for failing to pay their school charges. In a memo signed by the Registrar of the institution, Mr Ademola Bobola, the university announced the strict enforcement of its “no payment of school […]
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FG Dismisses Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria As False
The Federal Government has dismissed as false and divisive recent claims by some international platforms and online commentators alleging that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Sunday, described the reports as “false, baseless, despicable, and divisive,” stressing that […]
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Doctors give FG fresh ultimatum to meet demands
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has given the Federal Government a fresh 30-day ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and policy issues affecting its members, including unpaid salary arrears, promotion entitlements, and the reinstatement of sacked doctors. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué signed on Sunday by NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr […]
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Marketers fear fuel price hike as PENGASSAN strike begins
Nigerians may face tougher days ahead as the nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, beginning from today (Monday), threatens to unleash a twin blow of soaring petrol prices and widespread electricity blackouts. The union’s directive to halt crude oil and gas supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery […]
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Shettima heads to Germany for Deutsche Bank talks after UNGA80 engagements
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York for Germany after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In Germany, Shettima is expected to hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank to discuss potential areas of partnership in Nigeria’s developmental agenda. During the week-long UNGA activities, […]
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Osun Monarchs Seal Peace As Ifon, Erin-Osun, Ilobu End Years Of Hostilities
The Olufon of Ifon-Osun, Oba Peter Oluwole Akinyooye; the Elerin of Erin-Osun, Oba Yussuf Kolawole Omoloye; and the Ilobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan, pledged reconciliation at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, to mark the 2025 International Day of Peace. In an emotional […]
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