Tag: Independence Day

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Isime EseneOctober 1, 2016

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 ...

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ToluSeptember 30, 2016

[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 ...

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Mazi EmekaSeptember 30, 2016

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 ...

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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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Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 24, 2016

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 ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 2, 2015

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 ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 2, 2015

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 ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 3, 2014

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 ...

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SolaOctober 1, 2014

“#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 ...

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Isime EseneOctober 1, 2014

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 ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 1, 2014

@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. ...

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YEditorOctober 1, 2014

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 ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 30, 2014

“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 ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 29, 2014

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 ...

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YEditorSeptember 28, 2014

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 ...

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November 7, 2013

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 ...

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October 3, 2013

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 ...

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October 1, 2013

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 ...

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October 1, 2013

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 ...

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October 1, 2013

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 ...

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October 1, 2013

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 ...

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October 1, 2013

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) ...

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September 30, 2013

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 ...

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September 29, 2013

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 ...

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July 5, 2013

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  ...

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February 3, 2013

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 ...

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January 21, 2013

Henry Okah found guilty of 2010 Independence Day bombing

A South African court has found Henry Okah guilty of terrorism charges leveled against him by the federal government of ...

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October 1, 2012

For the Records: Full text of the 2012 Independence Day broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan #Independence52

AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY ON MONDAY, ...

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OluwapelumiOctober 1, 2011

Arise O’ Compatriots! YNaija selects an Independence Celebration tracklist

Compiled by Wilfred Okiche YNaija wishes you a happy Independence Day celebration. Below are tunes, from the past and present, ...

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OluwapelumiOctober 1, 2011

Arise O' Compatriots! YNaija selects an Independence Celebration tracklist

Compiled by Wilfred Okiche YNaija wishes you a happy Independence Day celebration. Below are tunes, from the past and present, ...

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