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17 African Countries that gained Independence in 1960

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The year 1960 is referred to as the “Year of Africa” because of a series of events that took place during the year—mainly the independence of seventeen African nations—that highlighted the growing Pan-African sentiments in the continent. According to France24.com, between January and December of 1960, 17 sub-Saharan African nations, including 14 former French colonies, gained independence from their former […]

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Southern Nigeria more interested in restructuring, independence, than 2023 presidency —Fani-Kayode

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Former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday said the southern part of the country was more interested in restructuring or outright independence than 2023 presidency. The Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, had said that the North had no reason to hold onto power […]

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Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 58th independence anniversary (Full text)

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Fellow Nigerians, Today is a day of celebration and solemn reflection. It is the anniversary of the day Nigerians realised one of the most cherished of human desires – the desire for freedom. We, therefore, give thanks to and remember our founding fathers who laboured so hard and sacrificed so much to build and bequeath […]

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