…from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. Nigeria is marking its 66th Independence anniversary in 2026, with October 1 observed annually as a national public holiday to commemorate the country’s independence.

…an honour on the late military ruler Sani Abacha at a dinner marking Bayelsa's 30th anniversaryAbacha created Bayelsa on October 1, 1996, alongside five other states, uniting Ijaw communities previously split across different states63 individuals and institutions received honours at the ceremony, including former Presi…

…over why the remains have not been released one year after the deaths.” As the first anniversary of the incident passes, the affected families are seeking not only answers over the deaths of their loved ones, but also the opportunity to perform their final rites and bury them according to their wishes.

…inmates in correctional facilities across the state to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. This brings the number of beneficiaries of his administration’s clemency interventions to more than 500. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated in a statement in Kaduna that the exercise cov…

…stated this in Madrid, Spain, during an event marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, where he called for renewed commitment to national unity, economic development and stronger international partnerships. According to a statement released by the Embassy on Friday, Ikpeazu acknowledged the country’s current ec…

Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has celebrated the fourth anniversary of her reality TV victory after making history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, won the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, Level Up, on October 2, 2022. Four years later, the r…

…by The International Friendship League (IFL) to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The event, themed “Nigeria at 66: A Call to Citizenship Transformation,” was held at the Presidential Conference Hall, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, with the sub-theme “Transformed Citizens, Transfor…

…made the call in its Independence Day statement marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, which was signed by its Chairman, Waheed Lawal. According to the coalition, “any substantial increase in electricity tariffs could raise production costs, reduce disposable income and place additional pressure o…

…Aiyedatiwa stated this while delivering an address to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths to eschew violence, embrace issue-based engagement and respect the rights of every citizen, also used the occasion to commend President Bola…

…In a viral video shared on social media, the man recalled how he celebrated their third anniversary with his partner in September last year, unaware that she was already expecting another man’s child. Man recounts painful discovery According to him, he had invested emotionally in the relationship and even took his part…

…by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary. Okoh said CAN welcomed the shift from economic reforms to a focus on prosperity, but stressed that Nigerians must feel the impact in their daily lives. “We welcome the shift from an era of economic reforms to an era of prospe…

…religious or ethnic differences. The governor made the call during the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme “Dealing Decisively with Insecurity, Banditry and Terrorism Through Community Participation, Awareness and Policing,” Gover…

…Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho and beyond on the occasion of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. She said the Consulate General was fully conscious of urgent concerns surrounding passport services and difficulties being experienced by many Nigerians due to xenophobic/afrophobic attacks and threats of attacks. “We are n…

The United States Government has congratulated Nigeria on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The US Department of State, in a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesman on Thursday, said it valued its relationship wit…

…weaknesses and create the foundation for sustained growth. In his May 2026 third-anniversary address, Tinubu acknowledged that the reforms had placed “enormous pressure” on families, workers and businesses, while maintaining that the economy had stabilised. In July, the Federal Government also acknowledged that macroec…

…his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, marking the 66th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. The President said Nigeria had endured decades of economic crises, insecurity, military rule and political upheaval, arguing that successive governments had postponed difficult decisions and a…

…Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the country marked its 66th anniversary. The President said Nigeria had for too long postponed difficult economic decisions, allowing deep distortions to grow and passing their consequences from one generation to another. He said the situation had become particu…

…Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary. He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu inherited a difficult economic situation and had introduced reforms aimed at addressing longstanding structural challenges. Yilwatda cited the removal of the petrol su…

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for the country’s development by supporting efforts to build a peaceful, productive and prosperous nation. The Deputy Director, Communication and Media,…

…George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja at the 66th Independence Anniversary Lecture. Akume’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, in a statement said the SGF categorically declared that; “We will not return to the ruinous petroleum subsidy regime of the past”. He said the administrati…

…Nigerians at 7am on Thursday, October 1, as the country marks its 66th Independence anniversary. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Onanuga said television and radio stations, as well as other electronic media…

…its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The LP said Nigeria’s continued existence as one indivisible nation, despite decades of challenges, reflected the collective resolve of its citizens and the strength of the country’s unity and diversity. The statement r…

…had declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Independence Anniversary: US Mission announces closure of Abuja, Lagos offices

…Hall, Yenagoa. The summit, organised as part of activities marking Bayelsa State’s 30th anniversary, was themed, “Reviving the Izon Language: Heritage, Our Identity, Our Future.” The governor expressed concern over the declining use of the Ijaw language, particularly among younger people, warning that continued neglect…

…of the best decisions of my life - Nigerian woman says as she celebrates 11th wedding anniversary A Nigerian woman, Chisom Chigbo, has stated that marrying her husband when he had nothing was one of the best decisions she ever made. The mother of three shared her story in a Facebook post on Monday, September 28, 2026 t…