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FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday to Celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence
The Federal Government has announced that Tuesday, October 1, will be observed as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Saturday in Abuja.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended his warm wishes to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad, as the nation marks this significant milestone.
The minister praised the resilience and dedication of the Nigerian people, recognizing their unwavering efforts and contributions to the country’s development.
He highlighted that the sacrifices made by hardworking citizens are deeply valued and will not go unnoticed.
He also called on everyone to take this moment to reflect on the legacy of the nation’s founding fathers, whose determination and vision laid the groundwork for the country’s independence.
Dr Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to draw inspiration from the past as they face the challenges of the future, reminding them of the importance of unity and collective effort in building a prosperous nation.
He concluded by urging all citizens to remain committed to the nation’s growth and progress and wished everyone a joyous and meaningful celebration as they honour the spirit of independence.
Federal Government releases further details for the burial of the Ex president, Muhammadu Buhari.
It was shared that the burial will occur on Wednesday 16th of July, 2025.
This information was revealed in an official statement released by presidential aide Sunday Dare on X platform.
The statement briefly states that a committee will be set for the burial to be done properly and for the events to be held. The Federal Government then makes a list of the ministers needed to join this committee to hold a successful burial ceremony for Buhari.
It has been reported that two boys, aged 12 and 13, escaped from Boko Haram captivity after three years. The two boys arrived at the police station at 5:30 pm on July 12, 2025.
They described their story and how they escaped to the police, giving insight into what happened to them over the past few years.
A security analyst who was present at the narration gave a brief summary of what had occurred to the boys, sharing that they were kidnapped alongside their parents. However, their captors relaxed their guard earlier due to the boys’ stature and weakness.
The boys revealed how they trained other captives for combat, but they were both assigned to service the firearms. They also revealed their escape plan, which they had devised 10 months ago, and then took advantage of an opportunity to escape.
U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed Lionel Messi as the biggest football star in the world right now. Speaking after Chelsea’s dominant 3–0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday night, Trump praised the Argentine legend, calling him a global icon. While he still considers Brazilian legend Pelé the greatest of all time, Trump made it clear that Messi is the biggest name in football today.
He commended Major League Soccer for landing such a massive talent, saying, “Messi, yes, he’s a great star, probably the biggest soccer star on this planet. Our country is lucky to have him playing here every week.” Messi and his Inter Miami teammates took part in this year’s Club World Cup but were knocked out in the round of sixteen.
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