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Independence Day Speech of President Yar’Adua: October 1, 2008
Fellow Nigerians, As we mark forty eight years of nationhood today, I wish to thank God Almighty for the bountiful blessings he has continually bestowed on us as a people, in spite of the many...
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How the British “Rigged” Nigeria
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/document/document_20070730.shtml This is an extremely controversial topic. We often hear southern Nigerians complain of “northern domination” and that the British...
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Nigeria’s Forgotten Heroes: Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Nigeria’s 50th Independence anniversary is fast approaching. What do we remember of October 1st 1960? Do we remember the man who received the instruments of independence on behalf of Nigeria? Other...
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Nigeria’s Forgotten Heroes: Nnamdi Azikiwe – “Father of the Nation” (Part 1)
As Nigeria’s foremost nationalist and first post independence Head of State, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was (and still should be) to Nigeria, what George Washington is to America, Nkrumah is to Ghana, Nasser...
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Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary: October 1, 2010
Great video above (called “Africa – States of Independence – Nigeria”) from Al-Jazeera about Nigeria at 50. Wonderful rudimentary run through of Nigeria since 1960. It also features great feature...
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Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary (October 1): Memories of a Colonial...
Memories from Nigeria’s early days. This time from a British colonial officer who formerly worked in Nigeria. Article below and an undio interview of his memories in Nigeria:...
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Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary: Message from Hilary Clinton
Nice message from the US Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton to Nigerians: Filed under: International, People, Videos Tagged: america, clinton, independence, USA
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Nigeria: The Biggest and the Best? 50 Years of Independence
African Studies Centre, Coventry University, in association with Chatham House are hosting one of the most important academic conferences on Nigeria this year. Nigeria: the biggest and the best? 50...
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Southern Sudan: Africa’s Next New Country?
Southern Sudan will have a referendum on independence in 2011. http://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/3690/A-New-York-divorce Filed under: Politics Tagged: africa, independence, sudan
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South Sudan Becomes Independent: A New Nation is Born
South Sudan has become the world’s newest country, with its capital at Juba and oil wealth. Let’s hope this is a new beginning and an end to conflict. UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon was among the...
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Nigeria’s Independence Day Celebrations – Videos on the Making of a Nation
October 1, 1960 – Independence Celebrations Northern Nigeria Prepares for Independence Southern Nigeria Prepares for Independence A Nation was Born 100 Years Ago NIGERIA’S JOURNEY TO...
View Article#Nigeria’s 58th Independence Day – The Story So Far
This October 1 2018 is Nigeria’s 58th independence day. Here are some links about Nigeria’s journey so far: Nigeria’s First Elections – The Road to Independence Northern Nigeria Before Independence...
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