Tag: Unity

Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency; Obi emphasizes unity as key to fighting challenges in Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency Obi emphasizes unity as key to fighting challenges in Nigeria Buhari departs for last official visit to Saudi Arabia…

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Benue state Governor-Elect Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia outlines plans to tackle state issues

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the governor-elect of Benue State, has expressed concern about the state of affairs in Benue, stating that the life of civil service is in Intensive Care…

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Does El-Rufai really want peace in Kaduna?

That Kaduna has remained a hot bed of crisis is not a new development. The state has been enmeshed in one crisis or the other for more than fourty years.…

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“Nigeria, as currently constituted, is certainly not working well” – Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Tuesday, said Nigeria's unity is being threatened by religious, sectional and ethnic diversities. He said this at the 2017 Annual Conference and Induction…

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Opinion: The wonders of the Nigerian Sukuk

by Tobi Sonubi The Month of September saw Nigeria float a seven-year bond based on the Islamic principles of “no riba” and ours is' in the form of a ₦100…

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Opinion: Nigeria at 57 — Long road to real Independence

by Dr Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia   More than any other time in our history, Nigeria’s 57th year of being an independent country separate from the United Kingdom should have been…

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Simon Kolawole: Making a case for Nigeria’s unity

by Simon Kolawole Nigeria is 57, going by the year of independence, and the consensus in every corner is that we can be, and should have been, better than this.…

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Nigeria at 57: We must continue to work for the unity of our country – PDP

Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country's 57th Independence anniversary. In a statement issued in Abuja by the PDP National Publicity…

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Opinion: Nigeria at 57- When will we get it right?

by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Fellow Citizens, Once again, God has helped us to see another Independence in our beloved country, but as I do use to express myself - there's…

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Opinion: The Independence day question — Why Unity?

by Busola Olaleye Our president Muhammadu  Buhari on Wednesday 6th July 2016 stated that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable. But how exactly can this be, in a nation…

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[The Music Blog] Remembering King Sunny Ade’s call for unity, “Lift Nigeria”

It's hard to tell the mindset of the average Nigerian on 'Independence Day' as Nigeria marks its 57th year as a sovereign state. Beyond the customary public holiday and national…

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Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable – Senate

The Senate on Tuesday declared that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable. This is coming at a time when the agitation for secession by the Indigenous People of Biafra…

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Vice-President Osinbajo insists Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has insisted that Nigeria's unity is non-negotiable. Osinbajo stated that the Federal Government was committed to keeping Nigeria as one. Osinbajo said this at a reception organised…

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Youth organise prayers for Buhari, Nigeria’s unity

Some youth on Friday organised a prayer programme for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari and the unity of Nigeria. The prayers which commenced on Thursday evening, ended on…

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Nigeria’s unity is not settled, negotiable – Southern leaders

Southern Leaders Forum on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari was wrong to have said issues of national discourse should be taken to the National Assembly and the National Council of…

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Just In: Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that Nigeria's unity is not negotiable. Buhari said this in his first address to Nigerians on Monday since arriving from London. The President said he…

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INEC’s inability to conduct credible election threatens Nigeria’s unity – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria's unity was being threatened by the inability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free and fair elections. He…

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Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct, non-negotiable – Governors

Nigerian governors have said the unity of the country is sacrosanct and non-negotiable. Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi who spoke on behalf of his colleagues said this at the end…

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Nigeria at a crossroads – Atiku

by Dolapo Adelana A former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria is at a crossroads. Speaking in Abuja during the public presentation of the Daily Stream newspaper, Abubakar said the nation…

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“A moment of unity” | Pepsi pushes back against criticism of Kendall Jenner ad

by Azeez Adeniyi Beverage company, Pepsi has reacted criticisms against its recent advert which featured Hollywood star, Kendall Jenner. The advert titled 'Live for now momens anthem' had come under…

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Opinion: Ile-Ife crisis- Between ethnic conquest and the glorification of “yeyerity”

by Jude Ndukwe The March 8, 2017, crisis in Ile-Ife between the host Yoruba community and the settler Hausa community that led to the unfortunate loss of lives on both…

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The Hausa-Fulani, the Yoruba and the slaughter in Ile-Ife (Pt 1)

by Femi Fani-Kayode I have been reluctant to write anything about the clash between the Yoruba and the Hausa-Fulani in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and in which far many…

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Ogbemudia fought for the unity of Nigeria – Tinubu

by Azeez Adeniyi National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Friday said late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia as an uncommon patriot and nationalist who fought with former…

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Nigeria must remain together – Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has said it is in the best interest of the individual parts of Nigeria for the country to remain as one united…

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Joel Ighalo: How non-negotiable is the unity of Nigeria [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo There was this legend which was told about a schoolmate of mine: In an Oil and Gas exam, there was a question which bordered on Resource Control…

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President Buhari preaches unity in New Year message (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for unity aong all Nigerians. Buhari stated this on Saturday in a statement to mark the beginning of a New Year. Quoting an African proverb…

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Opinion: Why tribalism is stupid

by Derin Adebayo These past few days there has been a lot of tribalism on display on Twitter. It was all started by the Tribalist-in-Chief, President Mohammadu Buhari who decided…

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Our priority is to alleviate poverty, Buhari tells Nigerians in Christmas message

President Muhammadu Buhari says the priority of his administration is to alleviate poverty in the country. Buhari, who said this in a Christmas message on Sunday signed by him, also urged…

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Pres. Buhari preaches unity in Christmas message (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for unity among all Nigerians. Buhari stated this in a holiday message, urging Nigerians to act as "one people", as we are all "brothers and…

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Ezinne Ajoku: Nigeria is greater than the sum of its parts [NEW VOICES]

by Ezinne Ajoku If there’s one thing that’s certain about Lagos, it’s the absence of a dull moment. If at all you’re living in Lagos and you are bored, rest…

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