Tag: Independence Day
“Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Nnamdi Azikiwe, ….” – Profiles of National Heroes highlighted by President Bola Tinubu at his 65th Independence Anniversary Speech
President Bola Tinubu, in his 65th Independence Day Broadcast, paid a glowing tribute to Nigeria’s founding fathers. He…
“Weak economy, infrastructure gap, security situation…” – Eight key points from Tinubu’s 65th Independence Day Broadcast
Many Nigerians have reflected on the country's current status as the country marks its 65th anniversary of independence.…
October 1: Meet Key Heroes Who Led Nigeria to Independence.
Nigeria celebrates its Independence Day on October 1. It is typically a celebration of conflicting emotions. Nigeria obtained…
OCTOBER 1ST PROTEST: What Nigerians Should Expect
A month after the 10-day protest, #EndBadGovernance, held between August 1st to 10th, Nigerians are gearing up for…
Police to charge 30 #RevolutionNow protesters to court on Friday
The Lagos State Police Command has said it will charge 30 #RevolutionNow protesters arrested during Independent Day protest…
Aside civil war, Nigeria has never been this divided – Wike
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, says contrary to the unity that was the driving force in the fight…
Secession: IPOB, Oduduwa republic agitators in joint protests on Independence Day (photos)
Igbo group and Yoruba group calling for session have fulfilled their promise to protest for the actualization of…
Nigeria @ 60: We belong to one political family in Edo, says Obaseki
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has stated that there is no division among political parties in the state, assuring…
Nigeria at 60: Full text of President Buhari’s Independence Day speech
The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and Executive President of Nigeria,  Muhammadu Buhari has just delivered his…
Ogun Govt imposes 10pm to 6am curfew on Wednesday, Thursday over alleged protest
The State Government of Ogun has announced that it is imposing a curfew on the state from 10.00…
Queen of England congratulates Nigeria on 60th Independence Anniversary
The Queen of England, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of…
Lagos cancels Independence Day parade
The Lagos State Government has cancelled the planned parade for the Independence Day celebration. A statement from Lagos…