Independence Anniversary Archives

Independence Day: “Peace is back; now let’s build” – Tinubu

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day broadcast yesterday, declared that Nigeria is on a path of renewal — with peace returning to liberated communities in the North-East and North-West regions, and a fresh call for Nigerians to farm, build, and produce their way out of hardship. Marking the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu hailed the armed forces for their “blood and sweat” in defeating terrorism, banditry, and violent crimes. “Peace has returned to hundreds of our liberated communities… thousands of our people are safely back home”, he said, saluting…

Nigeria @65: FG declares Oct. 1 as public holiday

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Cancels Independence parade The Federal Government has declared tomorrow, Wednesday October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made yesterday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in an issued statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, urging citizens to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity and resilience that have sustained the nation since 1960. He further encouraged Nigerians to keep faith with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, anchored on national rebirth,…

Independence Day: �We’re hungry� – Nigerians chant in protest

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Aminu Imam

In an Independence Day protest, Nigerians hit the streets in Abuja and Lagos, chanting, �We are hungry�. In Abuja and Lagos, hordes of protesters venting displeasure over the cost of living hit the streets as Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Day yesterday. The protesters chanted slogans that read: �What are you saying? We are hungry�, as they walked through the streets in Abuja. Similarly, in Lagos, protesters held placards lamenting economic hardships in the country. �Place all politicians on minimum wage,� �reverse electricity tariff�, inscriptions on their placards read.This followed…

Nigeria@64: “Oct. 1 protest will hold at Eagle Square” – Organisers tell Police

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

Organisers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and the military would not stop them from embarking on the demonstration as planned. The organisers have also written to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to request security during the demonstration, noting that protest is a fundamental right which they would not submit to any State agent. The nation will celebrate its 64th independence on Tuesday, October 1, the day some Nigerian youths have taken to protest the hardship occasioned by the removal…

Nigeria@64: FG declares Oct. 1 as public holiday

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday. This is to commemorate the nation�s 64th Independence Day. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration yesterday, in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, stressed that the labour of our heroes past would not be in vain, noting that a �Nigeria of our dream can only be built when we unite�. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, stressing that their sacrifices would not be in vain. He urged citizens…

Nigeria @ 63 Independence Day Broadcast: “I�m different” -Tinubu

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Aminu Imam

…Vows to reform economy, fight hunger President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, noted that he was different from other leaders, promising to fight poverty to ‘stop dead’. The President stated this on the occasion of Nigeria�s 63 Independence, during his live broadcast yesterday promised to rebuild a Nigeria where hunger, poverty and hardship are pushed into the shadows of an ever fading past. Tinubu stated this at a time when Nigerians are suffering the consequences of his decision on the removal of fuel subsidy. The President had many times pleaded with…

Nigeria@63: �Our country still depends on colonial masters; not independent� � COSEYL�

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth group in the South-East zone, has expressed disappointment, stating that the nation has failed after 63 years of independence. The youth body, in a statement issued by their President-General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, said that it�s shameful that rather than improving for the better after taking charge of her destiny via independence, Nigeria still has nothing to show after this long period of independence. The PG pointed out that some private manufacturing companies like Innoson Motors, located at Nnewi, Anambra…

NDA Passing-out Parade: Tinubu vows to crush terrorism, poverty in Nigeria

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria.� President Tinubu, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the hint on today during the passing-out parade of Cadets of the 70 Regular Course, Direct Short Service Course 27 (Army) and Direct Short Service Course 31 (Air Force) of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna. The Nigerian leader, who is also Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said the administration is…

63rd Independence Anniversary: “APC will deliver on campaign promises” – Ganduje

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 Aminu Imam

As Nigerians celebrate the 63rd independence anniversary of the country, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would deliver on his campaign promises and ensure good governance.� In a goodwill message issued by his Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, yesterday, Ganduje called on the citizenry not to despair as measures already put in place by the APC-led administration would reposition the country to achieve growth and development. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State called on Nigerians irrespective of…

Independence Day: “Be prepared to pull Nigeria back from uncertainty” – Atiku urges citizens�

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 Aminu Imam

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to be prepared to pull the country back from uncertainty to a place of common safety. The former vice-president, in his message on Nigeria�s 63rd Independence Day anniversary yesterday, stated that the anniversary was coming at a time when the country is at a crossroads in many aspects of national life. According to him, 63 years ago when Nigeria gained her political independence, it was upon the promise of abundant prosperity and…