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Nigeria Independence Day: From School March-Pasts to Children’s Parks, Has the Fun Disappeared?

For generations of Nigerian children, Nigeria Independence Day meant much more than a public holiday from school. October 1 was ...

by Blessing Oziwo

October 5, 2026

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Nigeria Independence Day celebrations News

Nigeria Independence Day: From School March-Pasts to Children’s Parks, Has the Fun Disappeared?

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