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Tinubu Independence Day speech: Key highlights from Nigerian President October 1 nation address to mark 66th Independence Day

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Tinubu tok say Nigeria don cross di red sea and say im don repair di foundation of di kontri economy, so pipo suppose expect di good times now.

BBCUnited KingdomTinubu Independence Day speech: Economic reforms, fuel subsidy, oda key highlights by Nigerian President in nation address to mark Nigeria at 66

He said the Nigerian economy has grown by over 4 per cent, oil theft is down, inflation has fallen, and foreign reserves have been rebuilt.

Premium Times NigeriaUPDATED: Independence Anniversary: Tinubu reels out government’s economic successes

"Nigerians are entitled to ask: what have you done with the time already given to you?," Mr Abubakar said.

Peoples Gazette NigeriaYour Independence Day speech fake, full of empty promises; tell Nigerians your govt's feats in three years, Atiku tackles Tinubu

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