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Cross River Government Calls For Sober Reflection As Nigeria Marks 65th Independence

By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan As the rain dropped gently at the Udoakaha Jacob Esuene (U.J Esuene) stadium, Cross Riverians joined Nigerians across the country to recite deeply the powerful reflective lines and stanzas of the Nigeria National Anthem, hailing the nation at 65 years of independence from the British government. It is six

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FG Declares October 1 As Public Holiday To Mark 65 Independence

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to

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