Nigeria was granted independence on October 1, 1960, and will turn 64 on Tuesday. Ahead of the big day, Legit.ng compiled key facts about Nigeria.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has declared that Nigerians who hate the country may find it difficult to make progress in their endeavours. Igbokwe made the remark in a post on his official Facebook page while commemorating the nation’s 64th Independence Day anniversary.

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Tuesday took a holistic view of Nigeria after 64 years of attaining political independence and came to the conclusion that the Country is winning.

The great and memorable quotes of Nigerian leaders, including President Bola Tinubu on country's 64th Independence Day anniversary have been compiled and published.

BY EZINWANNE ONWUKA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s announcement of a 30-day youth conference in his Independence Day

As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Anniversary, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the global development agenda, emphasizing the crucial role of sustainable development in Nigeria’s progress.

Social media users have taken turns to express their varying opinions about the situation of the country as Nigeria marks its 64th independence day.

President Tinubu tok wen im address di nation for im Independence Day Broadcast say di conference go "provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young pipo to participate actively in nation-building.

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said that Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline when compared to its counterparts that gained independence at the same time.