17 h. ago Purch Gadgets marks Independence Day with free medical outreach and feeding programme in Ikeja

In a display of corporate social responsibility, Purch Gadgets marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day with a free medical outreach and read more Purch Gadgets marks Independence Day with free medical outreach and feeding programme in Ikeja

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36 h. ago Gov Yahaya hails progress, credits past leaders for state’s growth

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe As Gombe State marked its 29th anniversary alongside Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has hailed the state’s steady progress while paying tribute to past leaders for laying the foundation for its growth and stability. In a statement by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor […] The post Gov Yahaya hails progress, credits past leaders for state’s growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Group Calls For Probe Into Independence Day Parade Disruption In Kano

A civic group, One Kano Agenda, has expressed concern over the disruption of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration in Kano following the last-minute withdrawal of the state police command from the ceremonial parade. Addressing journalists in Kano yesterday, the director general of the organisation, Abba Yakasai, described the incident as deeply troubling and urged the […]

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66 h. ago Nigeria @ 65: NUJ FCT demands urgent action on insecurity, press freedom, journalists’ welfare

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has demanded that urgent action be taken by the federal and state governments to address the rising cases of insecurity across the country. Chairman, NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, in an independence day statement on Wednesday, […] The post Nigeria @ 65: NUJ FCT demands urgent action on insecurity, press freedom, journalists’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Minister, Goronyo, seeks unity, resilience on Nigeria’s Independence Day

Tribune Online Minister, Goronyo, seeks unity, resilience on Nigeria’s Independence Day The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has said Nigeria’s Independence Day is not only a tribute to the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers but also a reminder of the unity and resilience of its people. Goronyo stated this in his Independence Anniversary message on Wednesday in Abuja, where he also congratulated President […] Minister, Goronyo, seeks unity, resilience on Nigeria’s Independence Day Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Abuja Stands Out As Haven Of Peace Amid National Challenges – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that Abuja remains one of the safest and most peaceful places to live in Nigeria. Delivering his Independence Day message on Wednesday, to mark the country’s 65th anniversary, Wike credited the stability of the FCT to both government action and residents’ commitment […] The post Abuja Stands Out As Haven Of Peace Amid National Challenges – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Independence Day: Nigeria Has Failed To Optimise Its Resources — Rewane

Rewane blamed Nigeria’s four-year political cycle for weak infrastructure growth, saying it undermines long-term planning and capital project execution. The post Independence Day: Nigeria Has Failed To Optimise Its Resources — Rewane appeared first on Channels Television.

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69 h. ago Independence Day: Military Brought Us Where We Are Today — Clement Nwankwo

Clement Nwankwo, a lawyer, says every president since former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999 has operated using the machinery that was left behind by the military to continue to operate Nigeria as a unitary system. The post Independence Day: Military Brought Us Where We Are Today — Clement Nwankwo appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Governor Adeleke Grants Amnesty To 36 Convicts To Mark Nigeria’s Independence Day

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife, respectively, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, said the gesture was made in line with the powers conferred […]

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3 d. ago Independence Day: Nigeria Has Been Greatly Diminished Under APC’s Leadership — Obi

Peter Obi, who is a former Anambra State governor, says Nigerians must end a system where leaders feast while the masses starve. The post Independence Day: Nigeria Has Been Greatly Diminished Under APC’s Leadership — Obi appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago October 1: ‘Nigeria Not Yet Independent, We Are Under New Colonial Masters’, Says Sowore

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said Nigeria was yet to attain true independence despite over six decades since its liberation from British colonial rule. Speaking in a video released on Nigeria’s Independence Day, Sowore argued that what the country celebrates annually was not the independence of the Nigerian people but […]

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3 d. ago Independence Day: 1966 Military Coup Was Nigeria’s Worst National Tragedy — Joe Abah

He stressed that Nigeria’s 1963 Republican Constitution offered a stronger structure for governance and economic development. The post Independence Day: 1966 Military Coup Was Nigeria’s Worst National Tragedy — Joe Abah appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Gombe at 29: Governor Yahaya hails progress, credits past leaders for State’s growth

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe As Gombe State marked its 29th anniversary alongside Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has hailed the state’s steady progress while paying tribute to past leaders for laying the foundation for its growth and stability. In a statement issued by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the […] The post Gombe at 29: Governor Yahaya hails progress, credits past leaders for State’s growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s petroleum industry may suffer imminent collapse if , CORAN warns

Tribune Online Nigeria’s petroleum industry may suffer imminent collapse if , CORAN warns In the spirit of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations, the Crude Oil Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has warned that Nigeria’s petroleum industry may suffer imminent collapse if , CORAN warns Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Future Secured As Economy Records Historic Growth – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration is laying a durable economic foundation to secure Nigeria’s future. On Tuesday, during Nigeria’s Independence Day anniversary address, Tinubu spoke on the state of the economy he inherited, noting, “I inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired […] The post Nigeria’s Future Secured As Economy Records Historic Growth – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria Making Strides In Security, Economic Growth – Tinubu

  President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria’s security agencies are making significant progress in tackling terrorism, banditry, and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The president made this statement on Wednesday, during his nationwide Independence Day address marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Speaking to Nigerians, Tinubu said, “The officers and men of our armed […] The post Nigeria Making Strides In Security, Economic Growth – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Democracy Exists Only In Abuja, Not In States – Adeyanju

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day, human rights activist and legal practitioner, Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns about the state of democracy, governance, and security in the country, warning that the nation was “not making visible progress.” In a statement released on Tuesday, Adeyanju said democracy in Nigeria appeared to be centralised in the […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Trade Surplus Increased By 44.3% To ₦7.46trn Q2 2025 — Tinubu

President Tinubu's review of the economy comes as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day anniversary on October 1. The post Nigeria @ 65: Trade Surplus Increased By 44.3% To ₦7.46trn Q2 2025 — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Kachikwu calls for committed and genuine governance

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Day, former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has called for deep reflection on the nation’s journey and a renewed commitment to genuine leadership and accountability. This is contained in his independence day massage to Nigerians Kachikwu emphasized on the […] The post Nigeria @ 65: Kachikwu calls for committed and genuine governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria@65: Use independence day for deep national reflection, Kachikwu urges Nigerians

Tribune Online Nigeria@65: Use independence day for deep national reflection, Kachikwu urges Nigerians Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 elections, Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Independence Day Nigeria@65: Use independence day for deep national reflection, Kachikwu urges Nigerians Tribune Online

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