[Daily Trust] As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's speech echoed the familiar tones of hope, resilience, and progress. He applauded strides in security, economic reform, and youth empowerment, presenting a future painted in optimism. But beneath the promises, a hard truth remains, millions of Nigerians are left grappling with the harsh realities of poverty, insecurity and unemployment. The speech, like many before it, offers hope but ignores the tangible suffering that defines life