Tinubu’s speech on Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary (Full text)

In his Independence Day address to Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the difficult phase of his administration’s economic reforms, saying the country is entering an “age of prosperity” focused on jobs, production and improved living standards. He made the declaration in his Independence Day address to Nigerians as […]

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17 African Countries that gained Independence in 1960

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

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)

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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