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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government.

The minister, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, congratulated all Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, on this historic occasion.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.

He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.

The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.

He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.

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God please continue to bless our motherland 🇳🇬

xx.x

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If I say what is in my mind then go ban me.
Since I no get any other country, Happy Birthday then.

Before nko. Make them no declare am na. There was a country.

What exactly are we celebrating?, we can't continue like this

Hezzyluv:
If I say what is in my mind then go ban me.
Since I no get any other country, Happy Birthday then.

Talk watin dey Ur mind, nothing go xup

U can screenshot it then attach it to any of your comments. Simple! 😂

God bless Nigeria 🙏

If I were Tinubu I would be so ashamed of myself. No jokes

Ever since APC took over Nigeria, our independence day celebration has always been "LOW-KEY".
Are we supposed to have such an event on a low-key?

This year is going very fast...soon we shall be talking about 2026

Happy birthday Nigeria..hope aso ebi is ready

I missed mama peace

Ah, thank you FG.



Oct 1. Oct 1. Oct 1. Oct 1. Oct 1. Oct 1. Oct 1. Oct 1. Oct 1.

Happy independence to Nigeria, may we be TRULY FREE.

A ful @ 65










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October 1 that was seen as a day of joy in the past is now seen as a day of gloominess, sadness and the remembrance of how Nigeria accepted independence prematurely. I always felt that we should have waited till year 2000 before getting independent. In that way, maybe Nigeria would have developed far better than this.

October 1 has always been a public holiday.

Giant of Africa indeed

COMRADES, do you have any reason to celebrate in the current Nigeria?

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Public holiday to celebrate mediocrity, tribalism, nepotism, favoritism, slavery and recolonization pro-max

An independent country that is not independent, always seeking for refuge from other countries.
How has the mighty fallen, the giant that ant has been trampled upon.

Those days there used to be calestenics and match parade by different secondary schools at Eagle square or old parade ground with all kinds of entertainments but now naija is in the shadow of itself courtesy of insecurity..

Omo, 65 years no be beans ooo. Shey this country still get future like this?

God forsaken contary at 65, rubbish, thunder fire una

There no much to merry about as Nigeria marks 65 years of independence.

A celebration of super high maternal mortality, insecurity, corruption, nepotism, widespread poverty, lack of basic amenities, non existent human rights, state fueled Tribalism and genocide, an era of "dialoguing terrorists", more than 50% youth unemployment, national grid collapse, poor purchasing power, dirty streets, lawlessness, etc...

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Hoorah, Nigeria is 65!
But what are we celebrating?
This is typically Fool @65...years of backwardness.

A fool at 65 is a fool forever.
Anyways happy birthday Nigeria !!!!!

Uwanogie:
Public holiday to celebrate mediocrity, tribalism, nepotism, favoritism, slavery and recolonization pro-max

Please don't forget corruption, which is No. 1 on the list!

Uwanogie:
Public holiday to celebrate mediocrity, tribalism, nepotism, favoritism, slavery and recolonization pro-max

Please don't forget corruption, which is No. 1 on the list!
Anyway, my faith is in God alone.