Tag: Independence Day
#Nigeriaat56: What Independence? These tweeps don’t see any reason to celebrate
Nigeria marks her 56th Independence anniversary today and there have been goodwill messages from all corners from Nigerians to other Nigerians and from the government to the citizens. Most Nigerians…
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The Thread: @elnathan_john’s polls explore the Nigerian state of mind this Independence
What would Independence Day be without a poll to give perspective as well as help us take stock on the things we have done wrong as a nation and what…
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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…
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#NigeriaAt56: Pres. Buhari celebrates with top govt officials in Abuja (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is marking the nation's 56th independence anniversary with other top officials of his government at the Presidential Change of Guards Parade holding at the State House. In…
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Dele Momodu: As APC sets fire on the roof
Fellow Nigerians, let me quickly congratulate all of us on this special anniversary of our Independence before returning to the quote above. Against all odds, we stayed together as one…
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[LiveBlog]: As Nigeria celebrates 56 years of Independence
This day in 1960, Nigeria declared her independence from the British colonial rule. On October 1, 1960, the Union Jack was lowered for the Nigerian Green White Green flag to…
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What’s an Independence Day celebration without small chops? UberChops to the rescue!
Uber riders in Lagos and Abuja stand up! To make your Independence Day celebration perfect, Uber is sending delicious small boxes of happiness your way. Uber is in partnership with…
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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…
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We will bomb UI before Independence Day – Terrorists
A terrorist group al-wilayat al-Islamiyya Gharb Afriqiyyah, on Friday threatened to bomb the University of Ibadan before Independence Day on October 1, The Punch reports. The message which was circulated to staff of the…
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7 important issues Nigeria must not play with – Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has listed 7 key issues the country and its leaders cannot afford trivialize. Obasanjo spoke about the development of the nation, while speaking with journalists at…
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Independence Day tragedy: Suicide bombing in Sageri, Ajilari, Bulumkutu
Independence day ended in mourning for residents of Sageri, Ajilari, Bulumkutu and other communities in Borno state. Multiple female suicide bombers killed scores and wounded several people, as they detonated bombs in…
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Independence Day tragedy: Family of five found dead in Ikorodu
by Damilola Jagun It was a black Independence Day for residents of the Itamaga area of Ikorodu as a family of five, including four boys and their mother, were found…
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“#iDreamOfANigeria where corrupt poiliticians will be executed publicly..” Our TOP Independence day tweets
by S'ola Filani Happy Independence Day Nigerians! In honour of the 54th Independence Day today, some Nigerians have taken to twitter to pour out their hearts on how they really…
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For the record: Full text of Pres. Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 Independence Day broadcast
- Below is the full text of President Goodluck Jonathan's 2014 Independence Day broadcast to Nigerians. Fellow Nigerians: 1. Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a…
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@Hardrockyng: Will the Nigerian worker be celebrating Independence Day?
by Kolapo Olapoju On 1st October 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the Independence Day celebration would be low-key. Nigerians were not in any way perturbed nor were they…
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YNaija Editorial: Nigeria at 54, still has a long way to go
On this day 54 years ago, there was a lot of excitement across the country as the British handed over the reins of political power to Nigerians. Nigeria had become…
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“You work, they feast. You toil, they grow fat” || @AsiwajuTinubu urges Nigerians to begin to embrace revolution
by Kolapo Olapoju National leader of the All Progressives Congres and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says Nigerians need to undergo a 'common sense revolution'. The APC…
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Amazing Sales! Get set for Konga’s Mega Monday Markdown
by Jewel Stephen On Monday, 29th September, 2014, Konga.com, Nigeria’s largest online mall, is having a terrific sales tagged ‘Mega Monday Markdown’! It is nothing like you’ve ever seen before…
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Independence Service – GEJ and Oritsejafor urge Nigerians to unite against #BokoHaram
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said the lack of unity amongst Nigerians, makes it difficult to overcome the current insurgency which has claimed several innocent lives and destroyed properties worth…
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Opinion: Re-writing the Nigerian story through youth development
by Philip Amiola There are change agents investing their time, resources and entire personalities towards cultivating a new generation of young men and women who will change the Nigerian story.…
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Alkasim Abdulkadir: For Independence Day, let’s visit a real centenary town, Zungeru (Y! FrontPage)
by Alkasim Abdulkadir The cache of history in the ambit of Zungeru town is enormous, ironically it has become one of those town cut off from the centre. Our tour…
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We need a state of emergency in education sector – Baraje urges gov’t in Independence Day message
by 'Jola Sotubo October 1st, the date of Nigeria's Independence, is usually marked with speeches and statements made by notable personalities within the country and abroad to commemorate the day…
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Opinion: #Independence53 – Truly defining our freedom
by Cynthia Mbamalu 53 years down the line, the freedom our parents and heroes danced about is another illusion we dream will become a reality one day. I want to…
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Let it shine: GT the Guitarman drops track, ‘Kill it’ to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence [DOWNLOAD]
by 'Jola Sotubo In commemoration of Nigeria's 53rd Independence today the 1st of October 2013, singer GT the Guitarman has released a song he titles 'Kill It'. In the song…
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Opinion: Nigeria is worth it, please celebrate her!
by Ikem Eva Deborah Today, I expect our leaders to perform the same dance of shame they perform at Nigeria’s birthday every year, while the country is gradually breaking into…
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ASUU strike: Students to stage Independence Day protests
by 'Jola Sotubo Following the more than 3-month old academic strike undertaken by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and indications that same is not nearing its end, Nigerian…
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Mina Ogbanga: Nigeria is 53 but the taps are still dry (Y! FrontPage)
by Mina Ogbanga It is sad that what many developed countries take for granted, provide with all due urgency and maintain with equal precision, is totally absent in many African Countries with…
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Independence Day: FG beefs up security nationwide
by Tutu Akinlabi Security across the federation has been beefed up in preparation for Independence day celebrations which will take place on Tuesday, the 1st of October. This move comes…
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Happy birthday Malia Obama! US first teen’s year in the limelight as she celebrates her 15th (PHOTOS)
America may be celebrating Independence Day today, but at the White House there is double cause for celebration as Malia Obama turns 15. The First Daughter, now as tall as…
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Atom Lim: The presidential politics of terrorism (Y! Politico)
by Atom Lim But what the Presidency officials forget is that while Okah might have singularly plotted and funded the attacks, it is the President’s campaign that gained more from…
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