On October 1, 1960, Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa proclaimed Nigeria an independent nation, calling it “a great testimony to the maturity of our people, and the determination of our leaders.” Speaking at the Race Course in Lagos, he urged unity, service, and peace, pledging Nigeria’s resources “in the service of Africa and the world.”
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines, killing at least 69 people and overwhelming hospitals in Cebu province.
Gold surged to a record high as a US government shutdown raised market uncertainties, while Wall Street futures fell and global markets reacted unevenly.
Top AI researchers are leaving big tech labs to join Periodic Labs, a start-up focused on accelerating scientific discovery through AI-driven experiments.
The UK government is proposing to tighten eligibility for indefinite residence by requiring migrants to hold a job, forego benefits, volunteer locally, maintain a clean criminal record and demonstrate strong English skills.
Peter Obi reflected on leadership conduct during his U.S. trip, contrasting the humility and simplicity of Atlanta’s Mayor Andre Dickens with the ostentation of Nigerian public officials, while stressing that “A New Nigeria is POssible.”
A recent AP-NORC poll finds that a majority of Americans now prefer streaming new movie releases over going to theaters.
Saudi Arabia’s new defense pact with Pakistan underscores Gulf states’ mounting doubts about U.S. security commitments after an Israeli airstrike.
A California man wrongfully imprisoned for 38 years accepted a $25 million settlement after being found factually innocent in one of the state’s largest wrongful-conviction payouts.
Atiku has pledged that the Yoruba will occupy top positions in his prospective 2027 administration and insisted fears of Hausa-Fulani dominance are “absolutely unfounded.”