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 her parents with a keen eye for style, is fast becoming a young lady who can hold her own with confidence in the public eye.... Read More

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February 3, 2013

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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 the event. “President Goodluck Jonathan is a terrorist” These are the only words Henry Okah didn’t utter to the South African court that found him... Read More

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January 21, 2013

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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 Nigeria. The sentence includes a life jail term. The sentence will be carried out on January 31st or February 1st. The judge however gave Okah room for mitigation. Okah is accused of masterminding two car... Read More

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October 1, 2012

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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, 1st OCTOBER, 2012. 1. Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country.... Read More

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October 1, 2011

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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, to spice up your day! Nigeria My Beloved Country -Funmi Adams: We may not know the current whereabouts of Ms Adams but we cannot forget the early 90s when her golden tones provided the soundtrack... Read More