Archives Tag: october 1st
Nigeria’s Independence: A Moment of Reflection
April 19, 2022
Sixty-two years ago, the green-white-green flag was hoisted and flagged above as the Union Jack was lowered, heralding the independence of Nigeria. One can only imagine the funfair and carnival-like atmosphere that pervaded the country on that auspicious day. Nigeria’s independence was well fought for, now it was time to prove why Nigeria was … Continue reading Nigeria’s Independence: A Moment of Reflection
Nigeria @60: One Independence Day Amongst Many
April 19, 2022
Sixty years ago today, the nation of Nigeria took a bold step towards freedom from colonial rule. The entirety of the nation erupted in celebration as the day of commemoration was earmarked on October 1st, 1960. Citizens marched on and rejoiced as they went in a procession towards Tafawa Balewa Square where the ceremony was … Continue reading Nigeria @60: One Independence Day Amongst Many
By adedoyin
Nigeria is 59! Happy Independence Day!
April 19, 2022
Today, October 1, 2019 is Nigeria’s Independence Day. It is a historic day for the most populous black nation on earth as October 1, 1960 officially marked Nigeria’s freedom from the British colonial masters who had hitherto dictated the socio-political and economic life of the people. Nigeria is 59 today, and in less than six … Continue reading Nigeria is 59! Happy Independence Day!
By ugo-chinedu
5 Events To Attend This Independence Day
April 19, 2022
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! … Continue reading 5 Events To Attend This Independence Day
By ibiene
58 Years After Independence: A Brief Diagnostics
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading 58 Years After Independence: A Brief Diagnostics
By adedoyin
Opinion: 1st October – Which Way, Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Opinion: 1st October – Which Way, Nigeria?
By ibiene
