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Independence Day: Oluremi Tinubu calls for peace, unity
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to strengthen national unity, promote peace and embrace love for the country as Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message marking the anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the First Lady reflected on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960, noting that the country had overcome several challenges while continuing to…
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Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to uphold patriotism, founding values at 66th anniversary
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians, particularly Lagos residents, to uphold the nation’s founding values of patriotism, resilience and determination as the country marks its 66th Independence anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, who is also chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, said Nigeria’s progress depends on the collective efforts of its citizens, urging them to respond to the…
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BREAKING: October 1: Tinubu to address nation Thursday
President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the country marks its 66th Independence anniversary. The President’s national broadcast is scheduled for 7am, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga urged television and radio stations, as well as other electronic media outlets, to hook up…
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Nigerians urge government to tackle poverty, insecurity at 66th anniversary
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As Nigeria prepares to mark its 66th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2026, citizens are reflecting on the country’s journey while urging the government to translate its abundant human and natural resources into improved living conditions. Despite Nigeria’s achievements in producing professionals, entrepreneurs, academics and scientists contributing to development at home and abroad, citizens said more…
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FG declares Thursday public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Wednesday. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, urging citizens to use the anniversary to reflect on the values of unity, patriotism,…
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Tinubu celebrates media aide Temitope Ajayi at 50
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, on his 50th birthday. In a birthday message issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Ajayi as an accomplished journalist, entrepreneur and media and communications professional. Ajayi, who turned 50 on Wednesday, began his career in mainstream…
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‘I’m healthy and sound’ — Tinubu dismisses health rumours
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday returned to Nigeria after about four weeks abroad, declaring that he was “healthy and sound” and ready to resume work. Tinubu made the declaration shortly after arriving at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, where he was received by senior government officials and political leaders. The President was responding to questions…
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Tinubu celebrates Oyetola, Badaru on birthdays, hails public service
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and former Minister of Defence and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on their birthdays. In separate messages issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the two former governors for their contributions to public service and the administration…
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BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after four-week stay in Europe
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending about four weeks in Europe. Tinubu arrived in Lagos from Paris aboard Nigerian Air Force One at about 6:22pm on Tuesday, with the aircraft taxiing into the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The President was welcomed at the airport by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen…
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Akpabio backs Australian speaker’s Inter-Parliamentary Union presidency bid
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Milton Dick, of Nigeria’s support for his candidature for the presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Akpabio gave the assurance on Monday when Dick visited Abuja to seek the support of the Nigerian Parliament ahead of the IPU presidential election scheduled for next month. The Senate…
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