President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria as the most prosperous black nation in the world. The unveiling took place during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Speaking on Wednesday during the unveiling of the theme and logo for the country’s 60th independence anniversary in Abuja, Buhari said the anniversary calls […]
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The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has congratulated the Nigerian government on the nation’s 59th independence anniversary. In a statement on Monday, Trump said Nigeria is one of its strongest partners and wished the country success in its endeavours. Trump said the US and Nigeria are allies in the fight against […]
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The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed an air accident involving two of its aircraft taking part in the rehearsals for the 58th Independence Day Celebrations. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, made the confirmation in a statement on Friday in Abuja. ” I wish to confirm an air incident involving […]
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The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 1st, 2018, as a public holiday to commemorate the country’s 58th Independence Anniversary. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Abdulrahman Dambazau, the Minister of Interior, in Abuja on Thursday. Dambazau, who congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary, urged them to sustain President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s efforts at […]
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Catalonia’s parliament declared independence from Spain on Friday in defiance of the Madrid government, which at the same time was preparing to impose direct rule over the region. Although the declaration was in effect a symbolic gesture as it will not be accepted by Spain or the international community, the moves by both sides take Spain’s worst […]
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Eight people were shot dead during independence protests in the English-speaking parts of Cameroon. Rallies were held on the 56th anniversary of the incorporation of the regions into Cameroon. The mayor of the town of Kumbo said that five of the dead were prisoners shot after a jail caught fire. BBC reports that activists had called […]
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As Nigeria marks 57 years of nationhood, the PDP has called on its leaders to redouble efforts toward building a peaceful, united and progressive country that unborn generations would be proud of. “We must rededicate ourselves toward a better country; governments at all levels, traditional, religious, political and opinion leaders must work toward a better […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday travelled to Borno to celebrate the Independence Anniversary with soldiers fighting Boko Haram. According to a statement by Olatokunbo Adesanya, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, the president was received at an Air Force base by service chiefs and the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima. “Immediately after the brief […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government has declared Monday, 3rd October, 2016 as Public Holiday to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s independence anniversary and assures […]
Continue ReadingTo mark Nigeria’s 55th independence anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari approved N70m for the event, in contrast with past trends where billions of Naira was spent. The amount allocated to the ceremony did not make the event fall short in terms of style. Find pictures of the colourful ceremony below: […]
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