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Provide reasons – Netizens question Presidency over sudden cancellation of Independence Day parade
The Federal Government’s sudden announcement cancelling the 65th Independence Anniversary parade, scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, has drawn heavy backlash on social media, with Nigerians accusing the presidency of failing to provide a clear explanation.
The announcement, made public by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, quickly attracted criticism. One user, Mega Mixer, faulted the alleged vague communication, insisting that Nigerians deserved to know the reason behind the decision.
“With a national milestone at stake, the president’s spokesperson can and must do better than an opaque announcement that gives no reason and leaves citizens and stakeholders guessing. Clarity first, not opacity,” Mega Mixer wrote.
“Cancelling Nigeria’s 65th Independence parade without any stated reason erodes trust before the celebrations even begin and invites avoidable speculation that distracts from the anniversary itself,” he said.
He stressed that the cancellation required a transparent rationale, including whether it was based on security intelligence, budget cuts, severe weather, national mourning, or a public health concern.
“The Freedom of Information Act 2011 promotes proactive disclosure where there is an overriding public interest, and the cancellation of a national ceremony plainly meets that threshold,” he added.
Others on X echoed the sentiment. Another user identified as Iyke noted that while the decision was regrettable, Nigerians must look at the bigger picture.
“Parades hold symbolic value, but what matters most at 65 years of nationhood is Nigeria’s ability to confront economic hardship, insecurity, weak infrastructure, and governance reforms,” he wrote. “Citizens must rise above disappointment to hold leaders to higher standards, support genuine reforms, and demand visible progress.”
But some users raised sharper concerns. Ugo Alhassan asked: “What happens to funds initially budgeted for this event?”
Another, Bwg Gwa, accused the government of evading responsibility: “This government should be responsible for once. Don’t we deserve to know why the cancellation? What is all this? Look at the statements coming from the presidency. Hmmmmm.”
Meanwhile, the Federal Government, in its official release signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, maintained that the cancellation “is in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary,” assuring that all other Independence Anniversary programmes would proceed as planned.
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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables
A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,
The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.
The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.
Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.
It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.
According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.
Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.
The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.
“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”
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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online
A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.
In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.
According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.
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