Tag: 56th anniversary

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Op-ed EditorOctober 5, 2016

Opinion: Critical thoughts on Independence Day celebration

by Akachdike Kanu Over this weekend I have received a few “goodwill messages” from some of my close friends in ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 4, 2016

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 ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 3, 2016

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, ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 1, 2016

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 ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 1, 2016

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 ...

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AzeezOctober 1, 2016

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 ...

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AzeezSeptember 30, 2016

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 ...

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AzeezSeptember 29, 2016

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 ...

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