Tag: Independence Anniversary
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JUST IN: FG declares October 1st public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1st, as a public holiday to celebrate the nation’s 64th Independence anniversary.
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63rd Independence Anniversary: Tinubu’s broadcast ‘sounds so hopeful’ – SDP
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) says President Bola Tinubu’s national broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary ‘sounds so hopeful’. The South-West Zonal Secretary of SDP, Mr Femi Olaniyi, told
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Nigeria @63: President Tinubu vows to eradicate poverty, terrorism
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism, and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. He affirmed that the administration is actively implementing programs and policies designed to empower Nigerians to combat these challenges effectively. Speaking at the passing-out parade of Cadets of the 70th Regular Course, Direct Short…
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Independence Anniversary: Buhari to address Nigerians Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday broadcast to the nation at 7.00 a.m. as part of activities marking the 61st Independence Anniversary of the country. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. “All television, radio and other electronic media…
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Nigeria@60: Buhari presides over ‘low-key’ Independence anniversary at Eagles Square
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja presided over Nigeria’s 60th Independence celebration with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon; former President Goodluck Jonathan and other personalities in attendance. The low-key event, which took place at the Eagle Square, Abuja, was held strictly in compliance with the COVID-19 protocols. Buhari, who appeared…
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Independence Anniversary: Saraki Congratulates Nigerians, Preaches Unity
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 59th Independence Anniversary and called on them to further work for the unity of the nation. Saraki in a statement from his Media Office in Abuja noted that the country has come a long way since 1960 and that…
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Independence Anniversary: Police step up security, deploy choppers, gunboats, others
The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted plans to step up security for a peaceful independence anniversary celebration. To this end, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has deployed surveillance helicopters to monitor difficult terrains and marine gunboats to patrol riverine areas throughout the country. The Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood in a statement on…
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Independence anniversary: Ajimobi pardons 21 prisoners
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has pardoned 21 convicts on the occasion of Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary celebrations. A statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday by the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, said the development was exercise of the governor’s power of prerogative of mercy, pursuant to the provisions of…