Tag: Independence Day
Independence Day : Adeleke releases 36 Inmates in Osun
From the Ilesa Correctional Centre, 29 inmates were released, while 7 were freed from the Ile-Ife Correctional Centre.
Independence Day: How Google celebrated Nigeria @65
The design used Nigeria’s green-white-green flag colours and featured an eagle. When clicked, the doodle showed key facts and milestones…
At 65, Nigeria still hungry for real freedom – CAPPA
The group observed that whatever gains have been recorded are being overshadowed by hardship, pointing to high costs of food…
Independence day: Erumedia Group reaffirms commitment to national unity, strategic communication
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, Erumedia Group has joined millions of citizens in celebrating the resilience, diversity, and…
Independence Day: Tinubu has removed obstacles to progress – FG
He highlighted lower inflation (now at 21.12 per cent), falling food prices, a stable Naira, and rising external reserves as…
Independence Day: Tinubu to address Nigerians
"Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian…
Annie Idibia celebrates Nigeria’s Independence with cute photo
Popular Nigerian actress and model, Annie Idibia has taken to social media to share a lovely photo of herself as…
Google celebrates Nigeria on 61st anniversary of independence
The largest search engine in the world, Google, on Oct. 1, celebrated Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day anniversary with a doodle.
Joke Silva writes Nigerians on Independence Day
Award-winning Nollywood star actress, Joke Silva has reiterated her believe that Nigeria will be great, as the country marks its…
IPOB announces shutdown of eastern Nigeria on 1 October, to mark Ambazonia Day
Spokesman Emma Powerful called on fellow Biafrans to celebrate the day with Anglophone Cameroonians, fighting for the creation of Ambazonia.
Police tasks Sokoto residents to be security conscious
The Police Command in Sokoto State has advised residents to be watchful and security conscious during and after the Independence…
Buhari’s Independence Day anniversary speech
By Bola Bolawole It is customary for leaders to make national broadcasts on auspicious occasions, one of which is a…
80 Boko Haram members surrender to Nigerian troops
Nigerian Army said on Thursday that 80 Book Haram insurgents have surrendered to troops battling the terror group under the…
Kwara Independence Day celebration cancelled for security reasons
med The Kwara State Government on Thursday cancelled all forms of fanfare as well as Metropolitan Square parade to mark…
A brighter future is ahead of us – Olulade
Eromosele Ebhomele As Nigeria celebrates her 55th Independence anniversary, the member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe…
Put leaders on their toes, Gbajabiamila tells Nigerians
Eromosele Ebhomele Majority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday urged Nigerians to learn to keep leaders…
#NigeriaAt55: Cooperate with govt at all levels, Ambode urges Nigerians
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged Nigerians and Lagosians to cooperate with their respective government at…
Nigeria not a failed state, says TUC
The organised labour in the country has said that Nigeria was not a failed state irrespective of the myriad of…
#NigeriaAt55: We must join hands to build Nigeria, says Oshiomhole
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Thursday expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its numerous challenges with…
Fayose cancels independence celebration in Ekiti
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state on Thursday cancelled all forms of fanfare as well as stadium parades usually held…
Impatience is not a virtue, Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has urged his countrymen to be patient after he submitted his ministerial nominees to the…
Full Text: Buhari delivers moving speech to Nigerians at 55
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that no problems should stop Nigerians from celebrating October 1, its Independence Day. Buhari who…
Independence Anniversay: Buhari to address Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 1, 2015, make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities…
Nigeria @ 55: Envoy calls for sober reflection
Nigeria’s Consul General to South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to use the nation`s 55th independence anniversary…
Uranta lists Nigeria’s problems at 55
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigeria will be 55 years old on Thursday, but Tony Uranta, a former member of the National Dialogue…
FG declares October 1 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1 public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry…
Independence: Obama pledges support against terrorism
United States President, Barack Obama, has pledged the support of the American government to Nigeria in combating terrorism. The pledge…
Independence Day: Northern Governors Forum calls unity
The Northern States Governors’ Forum on Tuesday urged Nigerians to mark the country’s 54 years anniversary by working for its…
October 1: There are no reasons to celebrate – Tinubu
Former Lagos state governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu believes that there are no obvious reasons why Nigeria should celebrate its 54th…
2015: Nigeria needs ‘Common Sense’ revolution – Bola Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu believes that Nigeria needs “Common Sense” revolution to help it…