*Nigeria marks 66 years since independence from the United Kingdom on 1 October 2026, a national holiday commemorating the midnight ceremony in Lagos when the Union Jack was lowered and the green‑white‑green flag rose for the first time. The day remains a powerful symbol of sovereignty, unity, and the ongoing project of nation‑building, celebrated through …

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