…at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos to mark the event's decade milestone and Nigeria's Independence Day, brought together a heavyweight lineup including Tiwa Savage, Kizz Daniel, and Wande Coal. But it was an unplanned moment involving Sam Larry that captured the internet's attention.Sam Larry shows his fun side as h…

…saying New York owes much of its success to it. Mamdani spoke at Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day Carnival, where Nigerian diplomats, community leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the country’s independence. The Mayor received loud cheers and drew laughter when he explained why attending the Nigerian celebration…

…BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu visited Tinubu with his son to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. Here’s your complete evening roundup:See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google 1. NYSC abductors demand N1bn ransom as police locate camp Families of 20 prospective NYSC members from Oyo State sa…

…President Bola Tinubu alongside his son, Isyaku Abdulsamad Khalifa, to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day. Rabiu shared pictures from the visit on his X account on Friday, saying he was honoured to once again meet the President and extend his wishes to him on the occasion. “Honoured to once again visit His Excellency, the…

A panel session at the 2026 Independence Day edition of The Platform sparked a stir after African Democratic Congress (ADC) Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour opted to answer a question regarding the preservation of the Yoruba language and culture in English. During the question-and-answer segmen…

…States tech, Grok, has responded to enquiry on whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast was generated by artificial intelligence. DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day remarks on Thursday, declared that the difficulties facing Nigerians were over and that prosper…

…who encounter me will also be conscious of what they can learn from me.” On Nigerian independence, he added, “I have always tried to live by one principle. I overcompensate by trying to make sure that I am proper in everything that I do. At different stages of our lives, we represent something bigger than ourselves. Th…

…face of the current judiciary. He urged the “judiciary to reinvent itself and assert its independence, fearlessness and instill public confidence.” On his part the Executive Director of HOMEF, Nnimmo Bassey, said the group wanted all to be involved in knowledge sharing for the protection of the environment for the prot…

…to welcome the President back from a “well-deserved vacation” and to wish him a happy Independence Day. “Nigeria is 66, you know, yesterday. And this is particularly special for me because 1960 is also the year of my birth. So, in a way, Nigeria and I have actually grown up together,” he said. He added: “I came to see…

…against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market as trading resumed after the Independence Day holiday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira dropped to N1,330.10 against the dollar on Friday from N1,329.16 recorded on Wednesday, before the October 1 holiday in Nigeria. This means that the naira…

…Murtala, stated this in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to Malami’s Independence Day address. Murtala said Malami’s pledges on pensions and gratuities did not reflect the situation in the state, claiming that retired civil servants had continued to receive their payments without backlogs. He also reje…

…to 27 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 exerci…

…in tongues at cinemas while watching Agbara Nla. >The film's premiere on Nigeria's Independence Day, October 1, seems to have added significance for many viewers, with several describing the timing as intentional and spiritually symbolic.Mike Bamiloye warns about social media usage Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Mike…

…The ambassador 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 count…

…Company Limited (NNPCL) retail rolls out a special promotion to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day.NNPC announced that the discount applies to every litre of petrol purchased at participating NNPC Retail stations.Nigerians can win N30,000 in their NNPC Fuel App wallets while enjoying a N66 petrol discount. Photo: NNP…

Saudi Arabia approved an additional 10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria, following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countriesNAHCON confirmed the slots were split between state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards and seven lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's admini…

…presence of more persons outside the judiciary. Excerpts By Jide Ajani Sixty years after independence, if you were to score Nigeria’s judiciary, how would you grade that arm of government? Out of 10, I’ll give them seven. They have not done terribly. You see, what really happens is that the judiciary does not exist in…

…El-Rufai into a personal war. But we will not apologise for exercising our political independence. “We are adults, and we have made our decision,” the group said. Recall that El-Rufai has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission since February 18, 2026, in connectio…

…Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration based on factual evidence. Uba said this on Thursday, Independence Day, in Abuja, saying those championing the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign do not have the interests of Nigerians at heart. His comments came after the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and for…

…determine the future of generations yet unborn. Ojajuni stated this on Thursday at an Independence Day symposium organised 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 C…

…transportation, housing and business operations. The coalition 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…

…Nigerians. 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 Pres…

…parties, groups, and associations to reschedule activities earlier approved for Independence Day, citing credible intelligence suggesting that certain individuals planned to exploit the gatherings to cause civil unrest.Obidient Movement vows to resist future cancellations after police halted its planned march. Photo >P…

…work and people can go about their businesses without fear. The call was contained in an Independence Day statement 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…

…of 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,” Go…