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7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by XavierBlue(m): 6:42pm On Sep 30, 2015
Nigerians will be marking another Independence day tomorrow, October 1. There are different ways Nigerians are planning to mark the day. In celebrating Nigeria at 55, some citizens will mark the day in one or two of these 7 interesting ways.

1. Going to recreation spots

Some Nigerians will go to different recreation centres come Independence day. This include going to the beach. Others will go to amusement parks with their children.

2. Sleep and rest

Due to the stress some Nigerians pass through between Mondays and Fridays, they will use the public holiday declared for Independence to sleep. Such people will not leave their house.

3. Visitation

Nigerians love visiting themselves. Some people have not had the time to even say hello to their friends for some time now. The celebration will afford them to pay for this.

4. Engagement with social media

Lovers of social media like Facebook, Nairaland, Twitter and the rest will spend a good time chatting with their social media friends.

5. Partying

Nigerians love parties. It is not only when there are marriages, birthdays or naming ceremonies that Nigerians party. Some people will organise concerts and get together tomorrow to mark the Independence anniversary.

6. Watching Television
People will not just listen to the president’s speech or the march past, they will also watch different TV programmes to relax themselves. This is one of the 7 interesting ways independence day will be celebrated.

7. Sports

This is common with men and the youths. Neighbourhoods without football pitches will have the streets turned into football fields. This is a form of enjoyment and a way of felicitating that Nigeria is 55.
Which will you indulge in?
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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by chocolateme(f): 6:42pm On Sep 30, 2015
Interesting
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by tolustx(m): 6:46pm On Sep 30, 2015
Hello there. I'll be back when we get to FP

*modified*
Yes I'm back!
I rep number 2 and 6 wholeheartedly.
Let's do dis again tomorrow.

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Princecalm(m): 6:47pm On Sep 30, 2015
just hope the dreaded sect(BH) is not planning to celebrate it in their

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by NCP: 6:47pm On Sep 30, 2015
8. Nairalanding

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Ciscogod(m): 6:49pm On Sep 30, 2015
I remember back then in india. We match to our embassy to celebrate. We all wore white and green. Then later in the day. We had a pool party. Some west African countries joined us

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by XavierBlue(m): 6:50pm On Sep 30, 2015
NCP:
8. Nairalanding
it listed above



Xavierblue
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by seunlayi(m): 7:07pm On Sep 30, 2015
[size=18pt] Op, you forgot to add number 8 which is traditional to me - That is SLEEPING [/size]

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by dotna(m): 7:07pm On Sep 30, 2015
Hmmmm. Will do number 2 first then consider number 6. Op add playing FIFA15 on the list nah

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by OboloMAN: 7:07pm On Sep 30, 2015
Op you failed to mention
8. Independence Match Past for children and others. Use to represent my primary & Sec. School during the October 1st anniversary. That was when Nigeria was still a Citizen friendly Nation.

Meanwhile Buhari gave us something to talk about on 1st October #TheList of NoiseMakers.

Happy Anniversary Nigeria.

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Vivipop(f): 7:07pm On Sep 30, 2015
Sleeping and resting is a must do for me tomorrow. A tiny bit of nairalanding and watching television too.
Happy Independence to us!!!

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Tapout(m): 7:08pm On Sep 30, 2015
nice.... but one thing is sure, I can't stay at home tomorrow in the ever busy Garden City cool. never!!!!!
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Mopolchi: 7:08pm On Sep 30, 2015
Traveling around
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Aitee1: 7:08pm On Sep 30, 2015
undecided
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by tola9ja: 7:08pm On Sep 30, 2015
INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH, 1960: Nigeria Stands Upon Firm Foundations –Balewa

Today is Independence Day. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent sovereign nation.

Words cannot adequately express my joy and pride at being the Nigerian citizen privileged to accept from Her Royal Highness these Constitutional Instruments which are the symbols of Nigeria’s Independence. It is a unique privilege which I shall remember for ever, and it gives me strength and courage as I dedicate my life to the service of our country.

This is a wonderful day, and it is all the more wonderful because we have awaited it with increasing impatience, compelled to watch one country after another overtaking us on the road when we had so nearly reached our goal. But now we have acquired our rightful status, and I feel sure that history will show that the building of our nation proceeded at the wisest pace: it has been thorough, and Nigeria now stands well-built upon firm foundations.

Today’s ceremony marks the culmination of a process which began fifteen years ago and has now reached a happy and successful conclusion. It is with justifiable pride that we claim the achievement of our Independence to be unparalleled in the annals of history. Each step of our constitutional advance has been purposefully and peacefully planned with full and open consultation, not only between representatives of all the various interests in Nigeria but in harmonious cooperation with the administering power which has today relinquished its authority.

At the time when our constitutional development entered upon its final phase, the emphasis was largely upon self-government. We, the elected representatives of the people of Nigeria, concentrated on proving that we were fully capable of managing our own affairs both internally and as a nation. However, we were not to be allowed the selfish luxury of focusing our interest on our own homes. In these days of rapid communications we cannot live in isolation, apart from the rest of the world, even if we wished to do so. All too soon it has become evident that for us Independence implies a great deal more than self-government. This great country, which has now emerged without bitterness or bloodshed, finds that she must at once be ready to deal with grave international issues.

This fact has of recent months been unhappily emphasized by the startling events which have occurred in this continent. I shall not labour the point but it would be unrealistic not to draw attention first to the awe-inspiring task confronting us at the very start of our nationhood. When this day in October 1960 was chosen for our Independence it seemed that we were destined to move with quiet dignity to place on the world stage. Recent events have changed the scene beyond recognition, so that we find ourselves today being tested to the utmost We are called upon immediately to show that our claims to responsible government are well-founded, and having been accepted as an independent state we must at once play an active part in maintaining the peace of the world and in preserving civilization. I promise you, we shall not fail for want of determination.

And we come to this task better-equipped than many. For this, I pay tribute to the manner in which successive British Governments have gradually transferred the burden of responsibility to our shoulders. The assistance and unfailing encouragement which we have received from each Secretary of State for the Colonies and their intense personal interest in our development has immeasurably lightened that burden.

All our friends in the Colonial Office must today be proud of their handiwork and in the knowledge that they have helped to lay the foundations of a lasting friendship between our two nations. I have indeed every confidence that, based on the happy experience of a successful partnership, our future relations with the United Kingdom will be more cordial than ever, bound together, as we shall be in the Commonwealth, by a common allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, whom today we proudly acclaim as Queen of Nigeria and Head of the Commonwealth.

Time will not permit the individual mention of all those friends, many of them Nigerians, whose selfless labours have contributed to our Independence. Some have not lived to see the fulfilment of their hopes on them be peace, “but nevertheless they are remembered here, and the names of buildings and streets and roads and bridges throughout the country recall to our minds their achievements, some of them on a national scale. Others confined, perhaps, to a small area in one Division, are more humble but of equal value in the sum-total.

Today, we have with us representatives of those who have made Nigeria: Representatives of the Regional Governments, of former Central Governments, of the Missionary Societies, and of the Banking and Commercial enterprises, and members, both past and present, of the Public Service. We welcome you, and we rejoice that you have been able to come and share in our celebrations. We wish that it could have been possible for all of those whom you represent to be here today: Many, I know, will be disappointed to be absent, but if they are listening to me now, I say to them, “Thank you on behalf of my Thank you for your devoted service which helped build up Nigeria into a nation. Today we are reaping the harvest which you sowed, and the quality of the harvest is equalled only by our gratitude to you. May God bless you all.

This is an occasion when our hearts are filled with conflicting emotions: we are, indeed, proud to have achieved our independence, and proud that our efforts should have contributed to this happy event. But do not mistake our pride for arrogance. It is tempered by feelings of sincere gratitude to all who have shared in the task of developing Nigeria politically, socially and economically. We are grateful to the British officers whom we have known, first as masters, and then as leaders, and finally as partners, but always as friends. And there have been countless missionaries who have laboured unceasingly in the cause of education and to whom we owe many of our medical services. We are grateful also to those who have brought modern methods of banking and of commerce, and new industries. I wish to pay tribute to all of these people and to declare our everlasting admiration of their devotion to duty.

And, finally, I must express our gratitude to Her Royal Highness the Princess Alexandra of Kent for personally bringing to us these symbols of our freedom, and especially for delivering the gracious message from Her Majesty The Queen. And so, with the words “God save our Queen”, I open a new chapter in the history of Nigeria, and of the Commonwealth, and indeed of the world.

– The first Independence Day speech by Sirbalewa, Prime Minister, 1960

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Ubyj(f): 7:09pm On Sep 30, 2015
cool By bombing eagles square.. angry
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by tola9ja: 7:09pm On Sep 30, 2015
click like if you dont biafrans not to celebrate with us


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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by globalresource: 7:09pm On Sep 30, 2015
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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by KeriBaby(f): 7:09pm On Sep 30, 2015
Some we spend the day hating on Nigeria
Critising the government
Telling people that there's no reason to celebrate



















But innately happy to be Nigerian angry
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by mediagenius: 7:11pm On Sep 30, 2015
This makes me to remember our foremost national anthem....

Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign,
In peace or battle honour'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.
O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request,
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.

God bless Nigeria!

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Oladimejjy(m): 7:12pm On Sep 30, 2015
i love my country.....



No place like place like home
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by manchester1: 7:12pm On Sep 30, 2015
that's true
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by MrImole: 7:12pm On Sep 30, 2015
It's not making sense if it's not the ministerial list.
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by webshopng1(m): 7:13pm On Sep 30, 2015

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Javillaxy: 7:13pm On Sep 30, 2015
Happy Independence in advance to all Nigerians including myself. smiley
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Joy83(m): 7:14pm On Sep 30, 2015
8... Praying for my dear country!!!

I will wish to be in a solitary place praying heavily for my dear Nigeria/Nigerians. We need prayer like never before.

Op, prayer is very important in Nigeria situation and this is missing in your list. We are yet to be totally delivered, even after independence.

God bless Nigeria
God bless our leaders
God bless my family
God bless me.

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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Sweetyie(f): 7:15pm On Sep 30, 2015
8. Come online on Nairaland
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by omusiliyu(m): 7:16pm On Sep 30, 2015
There will never be a place like home.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO MY BELOVED COUNTRY
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Nobody: 7:16pm On Sep 30, 2015
hyfr
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by jenyna: 7:17pm On Sep 30, 2015
Swimming sure pass grin
Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Nobody: 7:17pm On Sep 30, 2015
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Re: 7 Interesting Ways Nigerians Celebrate Independence Day by Nobody: 7:17pm On Sep 30, 2015
Na 2,4,6 sure pass

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