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 […]
Bamidele Urges Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Anayo Akwitti The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged political parties and their candidates to conduct peaceful in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 and the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Bamidele, who is also Chairman of the South-West Caucus in the National Assembly, made the call in his Independence Day message […]
Independence Day: Fintiri, Mutfwang Pardon 139 Inmates
By Julian Osamoto Governors Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State have granted freedom to a combined 139 inmates as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Governor Fintiri granted pardon to nine inmates and commuted the death sentence of one inmate, Saidu Abdullahi, to life imprisonment. The Adamawa State […]
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 […]
Nigeria@66 : Tinubu Urges Citizens to Keep Hope Alive
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country, saying Nigeria is on the right path towards recovery, peace and sustainable development. The President delivered the message through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, who represented him at a special prayer session marking Nigeria’s 66th […]