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DEBY added story in Autobiographies
2025-09-25 03:32:18

FG Unveils Theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary

The Federal Government has announced the theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations: “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The announcement was contained in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen....

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Abu added story in Biography
2026-02-15 06:17:26

Nnamdi Azikiwe: The Nationalist Who Led Nigeria Into Independence

Zik of Africa Nnamdi Azikiwe, popularly called Zik of Africa, was one of the greatest nationalist leaders in Nigeria’s history and a key voice behind the struggle for independence. He became Nigeria’s first indigenous Governor General (1960–1963) and later the first President of Nigeria (1963–1966) in the First Republic. Early Life and Background Nnamdi Benjamin...

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Abu added story in Biography
2026-02-15 06:30:57

Tafawa Balewa: Nigeria’s First Prime Minister and the Face of Independence

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Tafawa Balewa was one of Nigeria’s most important independence era leaders and the country’s first and only Prime Minister. He is best known for guiding Nigeria through the early years of nationhood after independence in 1960, representing Nigeria on the global stage, and helping shape the foundations of the First Republic. Early Life and Background Sir...

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SADIQ added story in Autobiographies
2025-06-03 05:14:52

Is Democracy Being Dismantled in Nigeria?

In recent years, Nigeria’s democratic system has faced mounting pressure—and many are beginning to ask a serious question: Is democracy being dismantled in Nigeria? From growing authoritarianism to suppression of dissent, flawed elections, and economic hardship, the pillars of Nigeria’s democratic experiment are shaking. 1. Weak Electoral Integrity Elections are supposed to be...

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Abu added story in Current Affairs / News
2026-02-16 12:34:14

The Three-Year Crown: When Queen Elizabeth II Was Nigeria’s Head of State

Queen Elizabeth II On 1 October 1960, Nigeria woke up to a new name for itself: Independent Nation. The flag was new. The anthem carried fresh pride. People celebrated in the streets, believing the long night of colonial rule had finally ended. And it did end… but not all at once. Because in that first chapter of independence, Nigeria still carried one last symbol from the old...

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Abu added story in Current Affairs / News
2026-02-16 12:42:20

Zik at the Top: The Story of Nnamdi Azikiwe as Governor-General of Nigeria

Nigeria had just tasted independence on 1 October 1960. The celebrations were loud, the hope was high, and the new flag felt like a fresh identity. But behind the drums and speeches, Nigeria was still living in a careful transition. On paper, the country was free… yet the head of state was still the British monarch, sitting far away. Nigeria needed a dignified presence at...

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