Independence

• Country: YE

Russia’s Medvedev: Iranian Nation United, Resolute in Defense of Independence

• Country: United States

Netanyahu invites flydubai pilot to Independence Day ceremony

The Israeli premier praised Smit Machchhar during a call after the wounded aviator helped passengers and crew foil a violent midair hijacking.

• Country: Nigeria

When Independence Meets the Harsh Reality of Survival

As Nigeria turns 66, the drums of celebration are muffled by the harsh rhythm of survival. Festus Akanbi examines why soaring living and business costs, shrinking incomes, and inadequate palliatives have left

• Country: Nigeria

Nigeria @66: Nigerians who witnessed Independence recall decline

As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary, elderly citizens who witnessed the celebration share their disappointments on the nation’s decline. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-66-nigerians-who-witnessed-independence-recall-decline/

• Country: Nigeria

Washington, DC Proclaims October 1 as ‘Nigeria Day’ at 66th Independence Day Dinner

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The District of Columbia has proclaimed October 2026 as “Nigerian American Heritage Month” and October 1, 2026, as “Nigeria Day” in the city, recognising the contributions

• Country: Nigeria

THEWILL EDITORIAL: A Blot on Independence Day

The D-day was Independence Day, October I. The day arrived without any significant departure from the status quo. Now, between August 17 and October 1 is approximately one and a half months, probably too short a time to give the presidential directive any meaningful action. The post THEWILL…

• Country: India

Israeli PM Netanyahu invites 'true hero' Captain Smit, PM Modi to light Independence Day flame

"Captain, I want to invite you and my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to light a celebratory flame on our next Independence Day. You are a true hero of the brave peoples of India and Israel, and you're a hero of the entire world," Netanyahu told the Captain.

• Country: India

"Hero To World": Netanyahu Invites flydubai Pilot For Israel Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday spoke to flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar

• Country: Nigeria

Kaduna gov pardons 27 inmates to mark 66th Independence anniversary

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-pardons-27-inmates-to-mark-66th-independence-anniversary/

• Country: South Africa

Nigeria: Issues Tinubu Left Out in 66th Independence Day Speech

[Daily Trust] Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026.