Tinubu Hails Modi’s 25-Year Leadership Milestone
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a “rare achievement in any democracy.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tinubu said Modi entered public office in 2001 as Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming India’s Prime Minister in […]
Sand Eagles fall again as Ghana qualifier looms
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Sand Eagles have suffered back-to-back defeats to African champions Senegal, losing 6–4 again in Kaduna on Monday in their final major test before the crucial Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana. The result mirrored Saturday’s opening friendly, when Senegal also edged the Sand Eagles 6–4 at the Murtala […]
Military Badminton Championship Crowns Independence Day Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chief of Defence Staff Independence Day Military Badminton Championship 2026 has ended on a high note, crowning champions after a keenly contested display of skill, discipline and sportsmanship as Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary. Held at the Mambilla Barracks Badminton Court, the championship brought together athletes from across the Armed […]
Independence: Wike Vows to Extend FCT Development to Rural Areas
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to extending infrastructure and public services to rural and satellite communities across the Federal Capital Territory. Wike made the commitment in his 2026 Independence Day message to FCT residents as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary. The Minister said the FCT Administration was working […]
NILDS-EU Debate: Students Demand Stronger Protection, Opportunities for Girl Child
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Secondary school students across the Federal Capital Territory have called for stronger protection of the rights of the girl child, including access to education, equal opportunities and greater participation in leadership. The students made the call during the NILDS-European Union (EU) Inter-Secondary School Debate in Abuja. This first phase formed part of […]
Nigeria @66: Abuja Residents Call for Responsible Leadership
By Sulyman Gobir As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Abuja residents have called for responsible leadership, patriotism and greater citizen participation in addressing the country’s challenges and promoting national development. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with NILDS Democracy Radio, said Nigeria had made progress since independence but continued to face challenges, including […]
Nigeria @66: We Are Moving From Reform To Prosperity – Tinubu
By Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the difficult phase of economic reforms and entered an age of prosperity. https://democracyradio.ng/wp-admin/post.php?post=34056&action=edit He made the declaration on Thursday in his Independence Day address to Nigerians, as the country marked its 66th anniversary. The president said his administration’s economic reforms had corrected […]
FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day Speech
By Julian Osamoto The president’s speech addressed several areas and where progress has been made. My fellow Nigerians, Happy Independence day Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the […]
Makinde Names Hyat Campaign DG for 2027 Presidential Bid
By Julian Osamoto The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Felix Hassan Hyat as Director-General of the National Campaign Management Committee of the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Anthony Ehilebo, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication […]
Wike Sets November Deadline for Apo-Karshi Road Handover
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration says the completed Apo-Karshi Road will be handed over to residents by November, while the Bwari-Kubwa Road is expected to be completed by December. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed the timelines while inspecting the two projects on Thursday in Abuja. The Apo-Karshi Road was initially awarded several […]