Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
It was a bright Saturday morning, at least because of the excitements of Nigerians who, adorned in very colourful attire, throng to the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and watched with every sense of pride as the Union Jack, the British flag was lowered and replaced with the Nigerian flag. It was Independence Day. It […]
Nigeria at 59: The Significance of Independence Day
Nigeria is a nation of approximately 190 million people, 774 local governments, more than 500 languages, 250 ethnic groups, and 36 states. The formation of Nigeria, as we know it today, started in the 1800s, became Nigeria in 1914, and gained independence in 1960. On the 1st October 1960, Nigeria gained independence from British colonial […]
3 Ways to Enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day
Nigeria is filled with tons of invigorating tourist attractions. There is something for everyone – resorts to relax in, natural wonders to explore, adventures to undertake and much more. Here are 3 ways you can enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day. 1. Immerse Yourself in Cultural Tourism Nigerians are very warm, caring and welcoming people. With over […]
NIGERIA At 59: Top 10 Patriotic Songs Of All Time
From the beginning of the Nigerian union, citizens have expressed their emotions in a variety of ways. Some have taken to writing, others have decided to stage protests, some engaged in riots, wars, while others settled for music. Music is a powerful tool for any kind of communication; communicating with oneself or an external body. […]
5 Events To Attend This Independence Day
On 1st October 2019, Nigeria will celebrate her 59th year of independence from British rule. Here are five events holding on the 1st of October. Independence Peace Concert Are you in Asaba for the Independence Day celebrations? A fan of Mayorkun, Harry Song or Peruzzi? Then the Independence Peace Concert is the show for you! […]
Don’t Miss Out on These Awesome Tour Deals
We are about to have ourselves another public holiday – October 1st. If you’ve missed previous tour deals and you have a work leave scheduled for this period, here are some tour deals you can jump in on. MacQuest Tours & Travels Guess what? A week ago, the price for the Getaway to Obudu trip […]
Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
Celebrating Nigeria On Monday, October 1, 2018, Nigeria celebrated its 58th year in independence, and here’s what Nigerians had to say on social media Happy Independence Day Naija ????whether good or bad we still day pic.twitter.com/hAgeWRL6no — Kelechi Iheanacho (@67Kelechi) October 1, 2018 #NigeriaAt58 name a cleaner group of people, I’ll wait pic.twitter.com/Ah5i5Sq2vX — Dozie […]
58 Years After Independence: A Brief Diagnostics
Come October 1st, it would be 58 years since Nigeria’s independence. That our democracy is still nascent despite having 58 years in our independence pool is a case not worthy enough to stomach. With as many as 5 coup d’état since independence, Nigeria appears to have broken the record of the most for any post-independence […]
Opinion: 1st October – Which Way, Nigeria?
Today, the president will address the nation – like he did last year, and like every leader in his position since 1960 has done annually on the 1st of October – and he will speak in complex, complicated language that will indicate everything and mean nothing to the common Nigerian, from Ajegunle to Damaturu. He […]
Check Out These Independence Day Tour Deals
This year, Nigeria’s Independence Day comes on a Monday, making that weekend long with the potential for lots of fun activities. Here are a few activities you can incorporate into the upcoming mini holiday: Aspom Travel Agency In Nigeria: There will be an Ilashe Beach Resort independence day getaway, in Lagos, on the 29th – 30th of September. The trip […]
Nigeria Celebrates Her 57th Independence Day
Independence day in Nigeria is celebrated every year on October 1st as a national holiday. It marks Nigeria’s Independence and birthday as a sovereign country. On this day about 57 years ago Nigeria got her Independence from the control of the British rule. Brief history of the Nigerian Independence day Nigeria (Lagos precisely) was invaded […]
The Lagos City Suya Carnival
If you have not tasted the spicy shish kebab popularly prepared by the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, then what have you been eating? If you have never visited a suya spot in Lagos, here is a time to redeem yourself. This weekend, rather than staying indoors and complaining about electricity supply, why not visit The […]
Nigeria @56: Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! At 56, there’s a lot to be thankful for: one is that we are a happy people with a positive disposition towards life, and we are blessed as a nation that is by every means acclaimed the giant of Africa. And giant we are, for there’s hardly any other country with […]
Find Out Task 5 of 55 Weeks of Giveaways and Win a Flash Drive
Congratulations, Adeosun Rofiah, the winner of our Week 4 challenge! Have fun with your new selfie stick! Task 5: Answer this simple question to stand a chance of winning a flash drive: What’s our theme on Tuesdays in the articles section? Let us know in the comments section below. Hint: Think Technology. As always, keep finding […]
Find Out Task 1 of Connect Nigeria’s #55WeeksofGiveaway Here!
It’s officially begun! 55 weeks of fantastic giveaways brought to you by ConnectNigeria.com!! 55 weeks… 55 winners… Celebrating Nigeria’s 55 years of Independence! In case you missed it, check out this page for more details on this awesome contest and come right back. Now that we have your attention… Task 1 Simply sign up for […]
CNTV: What Has Changed in Nigeria Since Independence?
In this special Independence Day episode of Street Files, CNTV brings you the thoughts of fellow Nigerians on the changes they have witnessed over the years in the nation. Guests also share their wishes for the motherland on her 55th year of independence. Candid insights, humorous reactions and more are just a click away … […]