NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE
NIGERIA@61 1st of October every year marks Nigerian Independence from our former colonial masters which make Nigeria a sovereign state after being ruled over by British colonialists officially from (1900 - 1960). It was an unforgettable day when millions of igerianstroop out with the Nigerian flag to celebrate and jubilate seeing the end of colonialism and our indegionious politicians were given the mandate to administer the Federation after rigorous agitations and movement by our nationalists who fought passionately to attain self-rule and independence eventually. Nigeria is a heterogeneous, pluralistic, and multiethnic state which made Nigeria unique with more than 450 ethnic nationalities. Despite the different cultures, religions, customs, languages, social beliefs, and norms we managed to stay together with our glaring diversities and this is one of our greatest achievements after decades with several events that have challenged our unity. Nigeria is one of the most ble...