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Independence Day: Nigerian Govt Announces Oct 2 As Public Holiday

Mayowa Oladeji Sep 28, 2023 0

The Federal Government has designated Monday, October 2, 2023, as a public holiday in observance of Nigeria's 63rd Independence Day anniversary. According to a statement released by the ministry's permanent secretary, Dr. Oluwatoyin…

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Nigerian Govt Reveals 63rd Independence Celebrations Will Be Low-key

Mayowa Oladeji Sep 25, 2023 0

The Federal Government on Monday, said no world leader had been invited for the 63rd independence anniversary scheduled for October 1. The government said the decision was taken in line with its option for a low-key…

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Independence Day: Here Is How Nigerian Celebrities Lauded Their Nation’s 62nd Anniversary

Adekunle Fajana Oct 1, 2022 0

Nigeria celebrated her Independence Day on Saturday, October 1. The country is celebrating her 62nd anniversary. Celebrities from across the country have since taken to their various social media platforms to celebrate…

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Washington DC Proclaims Oct. 1 Nigerian American Day

Mayowa Oladeji Sep 30, 2022 0

The City of Washington DC, United States, has proclaimed Oct. 1 as Nigerian American Day in celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary. The proclamation was made, on Friday, in a statement by the Mayor of Washington…

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Ogun Police Arrest Suspected Robber During Operation

Edna Wande Oct 3, 2021 0

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber, Bolanle Ojomu on Independence Day, October 1 while he carried out a robbery operation at Ilese Ijebu. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP…

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Photos: Buhari Unveils World’s Largest Pictorial Book, ‘Discover Nigeria’

Tunde Serano Oct 1, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday, October 1 unveiled what has been described as ‘the world’s largest pictorial book’ titled, Discover Nigeria. The President did the unveiling on Thursday and announced by his Personal Assistant on…

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Police Fire Teargas As #BuhariMustGo Protesters Hit Abuja On Independence Day (Video/Photos)

Edna Wande Oct 1, 2021 0

Protesters in the early hours of Friday stormed Dantata Bridge on the popular Airport Road in Abuja, demanding the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari. The protest coincided with the nation’s 61st Independence Anniversary.…

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Nigeria At 61: Full Text Of Buhari’s Independence Day Speech

Edna Wande Oct 1, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday reiterated his call for peace and unity in Nigeria during his Independence Day speech. The President said all hands must be on deck for a prosperous nation as he reeled out his efforts and…

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CBN Postpones eNaira Launch Scheduled To Mark Independence Anniversary

Florence Cornelius Sep 30, 2021 0

Central Bank of Nigeria have on Thursday announced the postponement of the planned unveiling of the digital currency, eNaira. The launch was initially scheduled for October 1, but was postponed due to other activities lined up to…

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Independence Day, #EndSARS, Ondo election results: Nigeria’s October Search Trends

Edna Wande Oct 28, 2020 0

A milestone anniversary, calls to shut down an allegedly brutal police department, and state election results were among the top trending Google searches in Nigeria during October. These searches partially crossed over into the most…

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Nigeria At 60: Full Text Of Buhari’s Independence Day Speech

Amirah Kuale Oct 1, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday, October 1 addressed the nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day anniversary. He appealed to Nigerians to solidify their strength, increase commitment and encourage others…

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Independence Day: We Need To Begin A Sincere Process Of National Healing, Says Buhari (Full Speech)

Edna Wande Oct 1, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a sincere process of national healing as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of its independence from Great Britain. Buhari made the call during the traditional independence address, which…

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Breaking: ‘No Protests Against Nigeria’ – Lagos Police Ban October 1st Rallies

Edna Wande Sep 30, 2020 0

Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Hakeem Odumosu, has instructed men of the force to disallow groups from staging rallies or protests on October 1, Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day anniversary. He read the riot act on Wednesday…

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Lagos Cancels Independence Day Parade

Florence Cornelius Sep 30, 2020 0

Lagos state government has cancelled its planned Independence Day parade scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 1. Gbenga Omotoso, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. The…

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Independence Day: IPOB Declares Sit-At-Home On Oct 1

Edna Wande Sep 23, 2020 0

Proscribed secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared October 1 as a sit-at-home day across the Southeast and other parts of Nigeria. The group said the decision followed credible intelligence alleging terrorist…

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