Independence Day

Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, says President Bola Tinubu squandered last Thursday's Independence Day national address as a last chance to reassure Nigerians of the government’s efforts to unveil policy reforms for their welfare.

The D-day was Independence Day, October I. The day arrived without any significant departure from the status quo. Now, between August 17 and October 1 is approximately one and a half months, probably too short a time to give the presidential directive any meaningful action.

October 05, (THEWILL) — Nigerians from all works of life are still divided over the strides made by the country in its 60 years of life. For the Federal Government, which christened the 65th Independence Anniversary celebration, "All Hands...

October 05, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government had announced that this year’s theme for the marking of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary was “Nigeria @65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The assumption that the country is great and...

October 01, (THEWILL) — NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s...

September 29, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government, on Monday, said Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary will be marked with low-key activities, emphasising reflection, national unity, and responsible citizenship. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a pre-independence...

September 24, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced the official theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, tagged: “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” In a statement issued on Thursday, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information...

September 28, (THEWILL) - The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a...

October 02, (THEWILL) - As Akwa Ibom State Celebrates 36 Years of the State's Creation, The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Research and Documentation, Mr Essien Ekefre Ndueso, takes UDEME UTIP down memory...

October 1, (THEWILL) Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commended Nigeria's Founding Fathers for laying the nation's foundation on the principles of fairness, equity, justice and progress. "These are the fulcrum upon which any progressive and...