Archives Tag: Independence Day

News Stuff

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Find Out Task 1 of Connect Nigeria’s #55WeeksofGiveaway Here!

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Discover Nigeria Entertainment

April 19, 2022

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 … … Continue reading CNTV: What Has Changed in Nigeria Since Independence?

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Discover Nigeria Events

April 19, 2022

All Things Ankara is an international movement of Ankara print-inspired creatives and enthusiasts who create visual arts and collaborate on fashion productions. The All Things Ankara Ball 2015 will be the first ever official inaugural All Things Ankara Ball which will celebrate Nigeria’s 55th Independence and would take place at Maryland, U.S.A. on October 17th, 2015. … Continue reading All Things Ankara Ball 2015 to Hold This October

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Watching this video felt extremely good so I had to share! The “All Things Ankara Ball 2015” video is a lovely union of French renaissance and Nigerian aesthetics which promote the rich Nigerian culture through Ankara print fashion and vibrant craftsmanship. The video was released in honour of Nigeria’s Independence Day. Enjoy the video here:

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Discover Nigeria Fashion

April 19, 2022

Happy Independence Day to my fellow Nigerians! Nigeria is 55 today and we have come a long way. My proudest moment was the smooth transition of power from one democratic government to another. This isn’t a political post so let’s get back to fashion … lol. I am celebrating today in a sexy bodycon dress. … Continue reading The Perfect Independence Day Dress

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Discover Nigeria Personality

April 19, 2022

Let’s take time out to remember some of the great men and women whose efforts helped to secure our independence in the first place. Indeed, the labour of these heroes past shall never be in vain as we stay hopeful of what Nigeria’s future holds for us all. They are:   Herbert Macaulay, born Olayinka … Continue reading Celebrating Our National Heroes

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Fela Durotoye – also referred to as Mr. Nigeria – is a passionate motivational speaker, nation builder and Nigerian patriot. The founder of the Gemstone’s Nation Builders Network has made some inspiring statements on our country and her progress over the years, and today is a befitting day as ever to compile some our favourite … Continue reading Fela Durotoye: 10 Inspiring Quotes For a Better Nigeria

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Discover Nigeria Opinion

April 19, 2022

Are you proud of Nigeria? Are you truly Nigerian? I am proudly Nigerian and I like to show it off however and wherever I can so on this special day, I present my top 25 reasons for loving Nigeria. 1. We’re very respectful. We hold our elders in high esteem and I love that. 2. Nigerians … Continue reading #NigeriaAt55: 25 Reasons I Love Nigeria

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

55 years after our independence from colonial rule, Nigeria has broken into a dawn filled with hope, progress and dreams that cannot be stopped despite the turmoil we’ve encountered as a nation over the years. This is because Nigeria is a country built on hope for a greater tomorrow with so much potential to be … Continue reading Happy Independence Day Nigeria! 55 Reasons to Hope

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Discover Nigeria News Opinion

April 19, 2022

Happy Independence Day Nigeria! While we celebrate and work together to make our nation better and carve a better way forward for Nigeria, let’s reminisce on some unforgettable events in our nation’s history after our independence on October 1st, 1960. These 20 events will forever remain special to us: 1. October 1, 1963: Nigeria became a Republic 2. December 30, … Continue reading 20 Unforgettable Events in the History of Nigeria After Independence

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Discover Nigeria News

April 19, 2022

  President Muhammadu Buhari had this say to fellow countrymen to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Day: “October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long … Continue reading #NigeriaAt55: Read Buhari’s Independence Day Speech Here!

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News

April 19, 2022

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2015, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 55th independence celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, made the declaration on behalf of the FG in a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Press, Yusuf Isiaka, on Monday. The permanent Secretary, who congratulated all … Continue reading FG Declares Thursday, October 1 Public Holiday

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Health News

April 19, 2022

Looking for what to do this Independence Day? You should have fun dancing at this 4-hour non-stop Zumba workout. In an effort to raise awareness and support for autism and breast cancer awareness, the Inspired Women of Worth (iWOW) invite you to join their fun  Zumbathon scheduled to take place on October 1st, 2015 at the Oriental … Continue reading Dance for a Cause at the iWOW ABC Zumbathon

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Discover Nigeria Events

April 19, 2022

One platform. Six speakers. One nation. Pastor Poju Oyemade of The Covenant Christian Centre invites you to The Platform Nigeria 2015, an event set on driving public policy in Nigeria on Independence Day (October 1st). It will take place at The Covenant Place, Iganmu (beside the National Theatre) and will commence at 9 a.m. prompt. … Continue reading Pat Utomi, Bolanle Austen-Peters and More to Speak at The Platform 2015

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Culture Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

Young people are not just agile in activities, but also alert in the mind. One of the fulfilling activities I embarked upon over the past few days was to ask young, enlightened and patriotic Nigerians how expectant they are towards the country’s independence celebration. I was blown away by their deep thoughts on the present … Continue reading Nigerian Youths on Independence Day Celebration and Nigeria

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