Tag: Independence
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Reactions as Nigeria marks 62nd Independence Day tomorrow
As Nigeria marks its 62nd Independent Anniversary, some Nigerians said that the 23 years of uninterrupted democratic administration is worth celebrating.
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FG releases programmes to mark 62nd Independence Anniversary
The Federal Government on Wednesday released the line up of programmes to commemorate the country’s 62nd Independence Anniversary.
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How Ghana surrendered its independence to the US – By Owei Lakemfa
GHANA, the shining Black Star which in 1957 lit the way to independence for all of Africa, is today, a slave colony of the United States, US. The declaration 65 years ago by its leader, Kwame Nkrumah that: “The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa”,…
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Niger Republic honours Buhari’s aides, Dangote, 4 other Nigerians with highest civilian awards
The Republic of Niger has honoured six Nigerians with the country’s highest national awards as part of activities to mark the country’s Independence Day on August 3rd.
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Liberia: A Dream Deferred – By Owei Lakemfa
Liberia, which along with Ethiopia are the two African countries never colonized, marked its Bicentennial as an emergent country, and this Tuesday, July 26, 2022, observed its 75th Independence Anniversary. On that historic date, the five most prominent persons on the dais who are from four countries, were of contrasting nature.
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Ukraine’s turbulent history since independence in 1991
Russian forces fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landed troops on its south coast on Thursday, right after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation in eastern Ukraine.
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Energy I exude on stage is natural- Bright Chimezie
Veteran musician, Bright Chimezie, who was born on October 1, 1960, the same day Nigeria gained independence, said the energy he exude on stage is natural.
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Nigerians should have no business with poverty, joblessness after 61 years of independence – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says there is no reason the masses in Nigeria are battling extreme poverty when the country is blessed with an abundance of resources. Atiku, in his Independence Day statement on Friday, said it was regrettable that despite the nation’s vast oil resources, extreme poverty and joblessness have remained persistent. “There…
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Nigeria @ 61: Sen. Uba calls for collective resolve against forces of destruction
Senator Andy Uba, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the coming Anambra State governorship election, has called for peace, unity and a “collective fight against forces of destruction and bloodletting, previously unknown to our society, but shockingly taking over our dear state, Anambra.” According to a statement issued by Hon. Victor Afam Ogene,…
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Nigeria: What They Said About Another 60 Years – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene This is the time of year when we moan about everything wrong with Nigeria. Quite often, we do so not necessarily from a place of spite but out of frustration and hopelessness. It’s true that the life of a nation is not necessarily measured in biological age. But most might agree that if…