Here are four great quotes from Most Rev Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Nigerians on Wednesday on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day Celebration. Marking the milestone, Governor Zulum acknowledged the challenges the country has faced over the past six and a half decades but emphasised that Nigeria...
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, leading 2027 House of Representatives hopeful for Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, Oleru Adoga, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of his constituency and Nigerians across the country. Speaking in a goodwill message released to commemorate the national occasion, Adoga, a People’s Democratic...
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our...
BY DAVID IORJA, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will broadcast to the nation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. All television,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Government has officially called off the ceremonial parade previously scheduled to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1st. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Mr. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary...
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday for a working visit, as the nation gears up for a modest celebration of its 65th Independence Anniversary. This was disclosed in a statement released by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. Prior to his arrival in Lagos,...
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged citizens to embrace peace, unity, and collective responsibility in building a stronger nation. The President’s message was delivered on Friday during a special Jumaat prayer held at the National Mosque, Abuja, as part of events to...
A pan-Nigerian outfit, Prodiva, has started putting finishing touches on its high octave preparation to host its maiden Independent Day fiesta on October 1, 2025 to celebrate Nigeria’s prosperity in diversity. Prodiva, an outfit coined out of two words, prosperity and diversity, was floated by Bolatito Ajibode, a seasoned...
Iconic American R&B and funk group Shalamar is poised to captivate Abuja’s music enthusiasts with a spectacular concert on October 4, celebrating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day weekend. The event, set to take place at the International Conference Centre, promises an unforgettable evening filled with timeless hits, according to the...
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has extolled the government and people of Senegal on occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Day anniversary. Tuggar made this known in a statement by Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday in Abuja. The minister,...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has urged Nigerians to emulate the sacrifices made by the country’s forefathers to build a better Nigeria. Yusuf made this call on Tuesday during the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations held at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. He emphasised that the labour of the country’s forefathers...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Government at all levels have been implored to take necessary steps to protect women’s right and support them to build a virile nation. Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo made the call during a ceremony at the Government House Lokoja to mark...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has urged Nigerians to shift their focus towards the long-term national objectives, rather than being preoccupied with the temporary challenges brought about by the current economic reforms spearheaded by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Otu made this call on...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has commended the people for their perseverance in the face of the current economic hardship that has made life unbearable for them. Governor Mohammed stated this in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday said with the continued support of the Benue people his administration would definitely remain peaceful, prosperous, and a model of good governance in Nigeria. Governor Alia disclosed this during a live broadcast at the Benue State...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has call for unity, faith, peace, and progress of the country as the nation celebrates 64th Independent anniversary. Reflecting on the sacrifices of national heroes of the country and the challenges faced by the nation, Governor...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday attended Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Parade at the Forecourt of the Aso Villa in Abuja. Below are photos from the Independence Day parade in Abuja:
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has said his administration will continue to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms to promote peace and prosperity in the country. Fubara made the remarks at Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Parade at the Government House Arcade on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. He promised...