35 h. ago Nigeria @ 65: Igoche Mark Pays Tribute To Athletes For Exceptional Feats

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, 1st October, basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has commended the nation’s athletes for their exceptional contributions. In a heartfelt message, Mr. Mark praised both active and retired athletes for consistently placing Nigeria on the global stage through […]

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54 h. 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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61 h. 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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2 d. ago Tinubu To Address Nigerians In Nationwide Broadcast On October 1

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The nationwide broadcast is scheduled to go live at 7:00 a.m., according to a statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement, […] The post Tinubu To Address Nigerians In Nationwide Broadcast On October 1 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Atiku Hails Nigerians’ Resilience Amid ‘Hardship’

As Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Opposition leader and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised the resilience of Nigerians in the face of what he called worsening economic hardship and insecurity, while accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of abandoning citizens to their fate. In a statement […]

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3 d. ago FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday To Mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary

  The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, […] The post FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday To Mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 65th Independence: Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre October 1

Tribune Online 65th Independence: Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre October 1 As part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, officially inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.  65th Independence: Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre October 1 Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria, Cyprus, 10 other countries that gained independence in October

Tribune Online Nigeria, Cyprus, 10 other countries that gained independence in October October holds a special place in the calendars of many nations. Across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific, it is a month of reflection, pride, and national celebration.  While the journeys and experiences were different, some marked by peaceful negotiations, others by bloodshed or deep compromise, the common factor is the resilience of […] Nigeria, Cyprus, 10 other countries that gained independence in October Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Shalamar to perform in Abuja for Nigeria’s 65th Independence

By Damilola Fatunmise American R&B group, Shalamar, will perform in Abuja on October 4 as part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. The Grammy-winning trio—Howard Hewett, Carolyn Griffey and Jeffrey Daniel—will headline a concert at the International Conference Centre, where they are expected to thrill fans with classics such as A Night to Remember and […] The post Shalamar to perform in Abuja for Nigeria’s 65th Independence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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