May 14, 2026

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Nigeria at 59: Independence Day celebration in Aso Rock (Photos)

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh
Nigeria at 59: Independence Day celebration in Aso Rock
Nigeria at 59: Independence Day celebration in Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hosted Nigeria’s 59th independence day celebration at Aso Rock, Abuja.

In attendance were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President Ahmad Lawan; Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker, house of representatives; Ibrahim Muhammad; chief justice of Nigeria alongside other dignitaries.

Here are photos from the event inside the presidential villa underneath:

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