ON October 1, 1960, Nigeria’s independence dawned in a blaze of optimism. The Green-White-Green flag unfurled across the land, and hope swelled in the hearts of millions of citizens. It was not merely ...

From japa dreams to social media activism, Nigerian Gen Zs born after 2000 share how they see freedom, identity, and the future. Every 1st of October, Nigeria turns green and white and somehow gains ...

Independence Day is a very special date in the history of Nigeria. Unfortunately, the dearth of History as an independent subject in Nigerian elementary schools deprives the youth of adequate ...

*It is Black history month all throughout the month of October in the United Kingdom. And as a reminder of why Black History matters, OUR ROOTS throws the spotlight on Nigeria marking 60 years of ...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said that Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary offers citizens an opportunity to reflect on the nation’s journey, ...

Nigeria’s celebration of 50 years of independence has been marred by bomb blasts in Abuja. The bombs went off not far from Eagle Square, where the Nigerian “elite” had gathered for the official ...

Three arrivals -- A place of great potential -- The troubles of Nigeria -- Conquest -- Another man's home -- My family connection -- Civil war and bloodshed -- Misrule and plunder -- What you left ...

Lagos was agog as the Foursquare Gospel Church celebrated Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a prophetic gathering at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos—the very ground where the ...

What did life look like before independence? For many young Nigerians today, it’s hard to imagine. The closest some might think of is slavery, but by the 1950s, that era was long gone. Instead, ...

Elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has declared that Nigeria is in a far better state today than it was before independence. He stressed that the country has made what he described as “tremendous ...