by Adigun Temitope As an intern student of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, I was under the tutelage of a Vanguard Reporter late last year for two-month Industrial Training which served as a prerequisite to moving to the next level in my department. At exactly two-day to celebrate 56th Independence Day of Nigeria during... Read More

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Independence Day, Independence tears, Nigeria @ 57, opinion

October 1, 2017

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Opinion: The Independence day question — Why Unity?

by Busola Olaleye Our president Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday 6th July 2016 stated that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable. But how exactly can this be, in a nation with over 250 ethnic groups spread across the 36 states as at our 2010 census, further divided by religion and social status? In a bid... Read More

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Independence Day, Nigeria @ 57, opinion, Unity

October 1, 2017

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Opinion: Although 57, is Nigeria truly independent?

by Bode Ekerin Harking back to the historical times, one significance of this day is the fact it ushered in a new breath of freedom as it commemorates the day of liberation from the British colonial governments. Walking down the memory lane, I could recall vividly during my primary and secondary school days, we would... Read More

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Citizenship review, Independence Day, Nigeria @ 57, opinion

September 30, 2017

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Nigeria at 57: We must blend our differences to achieve our dreams – Dogara

As Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary is here, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Public Affairs), Turaki Hassan, urged Nigerians to strengthen the bond of unity and cohesion as a people of common interest and destiny in the process of nation-building. Highlights: The Speaker who... Read More

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