Nigeria at 61
Independence day: Nigerians should imbibed the spirit of brotherhood – Kwankwaso
By Garba Gwangwangwan The leader of kwankwasiyya movement , Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has feliticitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 61st Independence Day anniversary. In a statement issued by the former governor has called on all Nigerians irrespective of tribe, political or religious persuasion to imbibe the spirit of brotherhood. Kwankwaso states […]
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Nigeria At @61: Nigerian Citizens can govern themselves, understand their differences – Gov Bala
By Idris Khalid Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has expressed delight that shown to the world that its citizens are not only able to govern themselves, but are also able to understand their differences, respect each other’s values and unite themselves towards developing the country despite its diverse cultures. He said however that […]
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Independence day: Nigeria has what it takes to overcome today’s threat and trial – GEJ
By Garba Gwangwangwan Former president Good luck Ebele Jonathan has called on Nigerians to be optimistic about the future of the country, in spite of the challenges currently being faced. Jonathan made the plea in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation 61st Independence anniversary. He pointed out that Nigeria […]
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Independence: Gov Ganduje Calls All Governors To Concentrate on Uniting Nigeria Not Any Other Thing
By Sadeeq Muhammad Umar Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has called on his colleagues, governors of all states in the federation to concentrate more in making moves that can unite the country, instead of making public, contrary and uncomplimentary comments about the future of democracy in the country. He made the call in […]
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Gombe @ 25: Governor Inuwa, Emir of Gombe, Others Attend Special Juma’at Prayer
As part of activities to mark the 25th Anniversary of Gombe State, earlier today, Muslims converged on the Bubayero Central Mosque, Gombe to offer special prayers for continued peace and sustainable growth and development of the State and Nigeria in general. Imam Hammari led the special prayer session, after the two Raka’at congregational prayer, […]
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Independence: Zulum Attends Borno’s Special Juma’at as Worshippers Pray for Peace
Borno State on Friday, held a special Juma’at ssrvice at the Maiduguri central mosque, to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st independence day anniversary. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum led the Shehu of Borno, represented by the Waziri of Borno, and top government officials to the service at which prayers were offered for full return of peace in […]
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OPINION: At 61, Nigeria in Peace or in Pieces?
By Muhammad Miftahuddeen Isa Today is exactly 61 years, since my Country gained Independence in 1960. The Giant of Africa, a West-African country with over 200 million people, is one of the largest exporters of crude oil globally and home to the third largest film industry after the American Hollywood and Bollywood of India. […]
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Nigeria@61: journey revolving around
By Usman Abdullahi Koli Nigeria became a British protectorate in the year 1901. The country was liberated from the shackles of colonialism in 1960, when a strong movement of patriotic Nigerians succeeded in gaining her independence. Nigeria first became a republic in 1963, but succumbed to military rule three years after a bloody coup […]
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