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Oct 2, 2026
Israel Uwem UmorCORRESPONDENT
members-In Imo State and public sector unions begin three-day nationwide warning strike.
Israel Uwem UmorCORRESPONDENT
Private sector workers back to work after Independence Day holiday, and military personnel begin receiving salary increase.
Israel Uwem UmorCORRESPONDENT
Federal government launches new digital postcode system.
Israel Uwem UmorCORRESPONDENT
In Nigeria, Democratic Congress, NDC, complains as police cancel a two-million-man Obi/Kwankwaso march in Akwa Ibom State.
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Jimi DisuHOST
Yes, sir.
EmmanuelAUDIENCE
I was expecting a, you know, a, a speech that will give, uh, Nigerians hope.
EmmanuelAUDIENCE
When I was growing up, Independence Day is like Christmas day for us.
Jimi DisuHOST
Hmm.
BethelHOST
I'm happy that you're excited to be here with me again, and I'm excited to have you guys back again.
BethelHOST
You guys, this week has been a rollercoaster, but it has been a bit smooth, and today while shooting this podcast is our independence, Nigerian Independence Day, 1st of October, right? And it's been going well, and my week has been going fine.
BethelHOST
We are almost done with our studio.
BethelHOST
In fact, we are, like, at the finish line of it.
Veronica Pana-IgubeHOST
Every Friday, we explore stories that are shaping our continent.
Veronica Pana-IgubeHOST
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria.
Veronica Pana-IgubeHOST
On October 1st, Nigeria marks 66 years of independence.
Veronica Pana-IgubeHOST
It is a moment to reflect on the country's journey, the progress we have made, the challenges we continue to face, and the promise of what Nigeria can still become.
Nadu DenloyeGUEST
Good morning and thank you very much.
Nadu DenloyeGUEST
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria.
Nadu DenloyeGUEST
Okay.
Nadu DenloyeGUEST
Nigeria go better.
MagicHOST
There were armies, there were cultures and systems of government.
MagicHOST
So today we are going to go way back because if you really want to understand on Nigeria Independence Day or Nigeria Independence, you have to understand what existed before independence.
MagicHOST
And I welcome you to that history link.
MagicHOST
Now let's start with something important.
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MagicHOST
So Abubakar Tafawa Balewa became the first country's prime minister.
MagicHOST
And Nigeria actually entered a complete new chapter.
MagicHOST
Now when we celebrate Independence Day, it's easy to think, okay, Nigeria was created in 1960.
MagicHOST
But no, that's not the story.
Brian TaftHOST
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Sarah BloomquistHOST
And we continue with Nigerian Independence Day.
Sarah BloomquistHOST
The action cam capturing a special ceremony at City Hall to show appreciation for the country of Nigeria and its deep history.
Brian TaftHOST
And major changes go into effect today for Medicaid and SNAP.
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Nydia HanCORRESPONDENT
Guys, back to you.
Christy AletoHOST
Thank you, Nydia.
Christy AletoHOST
Well, today was Nigerian Independence Day here in the city of Philadelphia.
Christy AletoHOST
A flag-raising was held outside City Hall to recognize the 66th anniversary of Nigeria's independence from Great Britain.
Bola Ahmed TinubuSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
So let us go forward, no looking back.
Bola Ahmed TinubuSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Happy Independence Day, my fellow Nigerians.
Bola Ahmed TinubuSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
God bless you all, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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RebeccaHOST
This one, I will not even argue with him.
RebeccaHOST
Eh, you see what makes the Nigeria one more painful, Rekaa? [laughs] Tomorrow is the Independence Day for Nigeria.
RebeccaHOST
Ah.
RebeccaHOST
1st October.
BengsGUEST
What's that? What's that? Cool.
BengsGUEST
Nigerian independence.
BengsGUEST
How many
EmmanuelHOST
years? So,
JJC SkillzGUEST
I swear you down.
JJC SkillzGUEST
I've been to concerts before where I went to the front to go and get my cousin.
JJC SkillzGUEST
I went to go and pick up my cousin from the front and all the fans were queuing up.
JJC SkillzGUEST
They were like...