Tag: INDEPENDENCE DAY
Seyi Makinde walks 1.8km for Nigeria at 60
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a ‘democracy walk’ in Ibadan.
The 1.8-kilometre...
Tony Elumelu goes all white to celebrate Independence Day
Chairman of UBA Group, Transcorp and Heirs Holdings Tony Elumelu on Thursday celebrated Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary dressed in a spotless white outfit.
Mr Elumelu...
DJ Cuppy dazzles in green-and-white outfit for Independence Day
Celebrity disk jockey DJ Cuppy has appeared in a stylish green-and-white dress to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary.
The 27-year-old shared photos of herself in...
Alexx Ekubo buys Venza for mum on Independence Day
Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has bought a Toyota Venza for his mother on Independence Day.
The first runner-up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest shared a video on...
Nigeria is a great nation – Ireti Doyle
Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle has described Nigeria as a great nation in spite of all it has been through.
The 53-year-old stated this in an...
Taiwo Odukoya: The promise of independence
I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing...
Sanwo-Olu cancels Independence Day parade
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has cancelled the parade which is usually a part of ceremonies marking the Independence Day celebration in the state.
The...
FG declares October 1 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared October 1 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary.
Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola made the announcement...
Tinubu predicts better future for Nigeria at 59
All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Tinubu, has predicted a better future for Nigeria, saying what the country had overcome in the past...
Fear God, Daniel Olukoya tells Nigerians on Independence Day
The general overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has urged Nigerians to live in peace and love...