My reform may be painful… but we must endure, Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians need to endure the current economic challenges in order to enjoy a better future. In a speech to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, on Sunday, Tinubu said the “bold reforms” he has put in place may be painful but his government is doing all it can to make […]
IN FULL: Tinubu delivers first Independence Day speech as president
Here is the full speech of President Bola Tinubu on Nigeria’s 63rd independence day anniversary. Dear Compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2. On […]
Tinubu: Junior civil servants to get N25,000 wage increment for 6 months
President Bola Tinubu has announced a provisional wage increment of N25,000 monthly for junior civil servants for the next six months. In his 63rd Independence Day speech delivered on Sunday, the president said the increment would enhance the federal minimum wage without increasing the inflation rate. Tinubu further noted that his administration […]

Newspaper Headlines: No apology for backing northern candidate for APC presidential ticket, says Abdullahi Adamu
Editorials and congratulatory messages commemorating the 63rd independence day of Nigeria dominate the cover pages of Nigerian dallies. Source: Top Stories