The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has banned the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day in the South-East region. In a statement on Monday, the separatist group declared that anyone found participating in any activity marking this year’s Independence Day would be considered an enemy of the land. It said Igbo should go about their normal business or remain in …

The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed that it has implemented rigorous security measures to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In a press release on Monday, the Command Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ahmed Wakil, He explained that, following a directive by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Bauchi police commissioner, Auwal …

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Aliyu Tahir, has called on citizens to actively contribute to the nation’s development. In a statement on Monday, Tahir extended congratulations to President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, while emphasising the importance of national unity and individual responsibility. Tahir urged Nigerians …

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and pursue inclusive national economic development for the common good of the nation. Mbah made the call on Sunday during a special church service at the Government House Chapel, Enugu, to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. The governor, who described the country’s 64th anniversary as a milestone, …

The activities marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary started on Sunday with an inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, led the government’s delegation to the service, which was attended by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Service Chiefs, among other dignitaries. …

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 1 October, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Saturday. The minister commended Nigerians for their patience adding that their sacrifices would not be in vain. Tunji-Ojo urged the citizens to use …

The United States (U.S.) Consul General in Lagos, Will Stevens, on Monday reiterated his country’s commitment to a shared partnership and strengthening of bilateral relations with Nigeria. Stevens said this in his address during the celebration of America’s 248th Independence Day, organised by the U.S. Consulate in Lagos. He said that as the two largest presidential democracies in the world, …

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Friday, cancelled activities earlier slated for the commemoration of October 1st Independence Day in the state. A statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Olawale Rasheed did not state the reason behind the cancellation. The governor urged the people to use the Independence Day to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of Nigeria. The …

The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), on Friday, said it would not allow the Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration in South-East. The group said events in the country as ‘spearheaded’ by its leadership in the past 63 years did not show South-East was part of Nigeria, stressing, “Anyone seen celebrating the Nigeria flag Independence in Biafraland will regret his or …

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Monday, 2nd October 2023, as a public holiday. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday, according to a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade. The minister assured assured Nigerians of the …