by Akachdike Kanu Over this weekend I have received a few “goodwill messages” from some of my close friends in Nigeria wishing us “happy independence day” celebrations. In fact a friend actually hosted me and a few other friends to what he called a combination of his son´s birthday party and Nigeria´s Independence Day celebration... Read More

56th anniversary, colonialism, Independence Day, nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

October 4, 2016

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Opinion: As we crawl from self-governance to good governance

by Ogundana Michael Rotimi Nigeria is not 56 years old- it is a journey of 56 years post-colonial rule and every Independence Day affords us the opportunity to remember the struggles of our founders- their devotion and sacrifices for an independent nation. On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation. What follows was... Read More

56th anniversary, colonialism, corruption, democracy, independence, nigeria

October 3, 2016

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Opinion: Nigeria at 56- the fortes and foibles

by Jide Ojo Hearty congratulations to fellow Nigerians on this auspicious occasion of our dear motherland’s 56 independence anniversary! Nigeria, the giant of Africa gained independence from Britain, her colonial master on October 1, 1960. Prior to that, she had experienced over two hundred years of slavery and hundred years of colonial rule. Many are... Read More

56th anniversary, Justice, Media, Military rule, nigeria

October 1, 2016

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria at 56 and the worship of Baal

Nigeria is 56 years old today. Consequently it is time to speak some home-truths and look at where we are in the scheme of things. It is time to consider how well our governnent has fared since coming to power and to compare their record of service to previous governments that were in the saddle... Read More

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October 1, 2016

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The Thread: Twitter Nigeria thinks today should be a national day of reflections, nothing more

As Nigeria marks her Independence anniversary today, Twitter is resounding with the hopes and dreams of the Nigerian citizenry. Some are full of optimism; a number reckon we have got nothing to celebrate; some would like us to use the day to meditate on where we’ve gone wrong as a nation and how we can... Read More

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October 1, 2016

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Independence: There are reasons for us to celebrate despite challenges – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 56th independence anniversary. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the Speaker said despite the challenges and difficulties confronting Nigerians, there is every reason for... Read More

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September 30, 2016

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Independence: We must go back to true federalism – Ekweremadu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu has said Nigeria needs to go back to the path of true federalism as it celebrates its 56th independence anniversary. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu, Ekweremadu said every capable hands have to used to revive our economy, stating there was hunger... Read More

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September 29, 2016

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Independence: FG declares Monday, Oct. 3 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 3rd as public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s 56th independence anniversary. In a statement by the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on Thursday, the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) said the government is working to provide “various palliative measures to cushion the effects of the current... Read More

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