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Tinubu to Address Nigerians at 7am on 66th Independence Anniversary

By Shemariah Media - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a national address as Nigeria marks its Independence Anniversary.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7am as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 30, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

According to the statement, television and radio stations, as well as other electronic media outlets, have been advised to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast.

The presidential address will form part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

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