CELEBRATING NIGERIA AND OUTSTANDING PERSONALITIES BORN TODAY, 1ST OCTOBER!

CELEBRATING THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR GREAT NATION NIGERIA AND THE BIRTHDAY OF MANY NOTABLE PERSONALITIES!

The Federation of Nigeria was granted full independence on 1 October 1960 under a constitution that provided for a parliamentary government and a substantial measure of self-government for the country's three regions. From 1959 to 1960, Jaja Wachuku was the First Nigerian Speaker of the Nigerian Parliament, also called the "House of Representatives."

 Jaja Wachuku replaced Sir Frederick Metcalfe of Britain. Notably, as First Speaker of the House, Jaja Wachuku received Nigeria's Instrument of Independence, also known as Freedom Charter, on 1 October 1960, from Princess Alexandra of Kent, The Queen's representative at the Nigerian independence ceremonies.

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Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, KBE (December 1912 – January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian politician, and the only prime minister of an independent Nigeria. Originally a trained teacher, he became a vocal leader for Northern interest as one of the few educated Nigerians of his time. He was also an international statesman, widely respected across the African continent. Balewa entered the government in 1952 as Minister of Works, and later served as Minister of Transport. In 1957, he was appointed Chief Minister, forming a coalition government between the NPC and the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), led by Nnamdi Azikiwe. He retained the post as Prime Minister when Nigeria gained independence in 1960, and was reelected in 1964. As Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, from 1960 to 1961, doubled as Foreign Affairs advocate of Nigeria. In 1961, the Balewa government created an official Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations ministerial position in favour of Jaja Wachuku who became, from 1961 to 1965, the first substantive Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations, later called External Affairs. In January 1960, Balewa was knighted by Elizabeth II as a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sheffield in May, 1960.

Jimmy Carter - 1924

US PRESIDENT

The 39th president of the United States who became the first president to receive a Nobel Peace Prize after leaving office. He became a member of the Future Farmers of America, which would later be known as the National FFA Organization, while he was in high school. His presidency was remembered for the EPA Love Canal Superfund, airline and brewery deregulation, and the boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He was the first president to be born in a hospital. His father was a successful local businessman, while his mother worked as a registered nurse. He was challenged in the 1980 primary for the Democratic Party nomination by Ted Kennedy.

Wale Baba Cfr

Cool, funny, easy going and adventurous

Theresa May - 1956

POLITICIAN

British Conservative Party politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2016. She previously served as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons and as Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities. Before becoming a member of Parliament in the late 1990s, she earned a bachelor's degree in geography from the University of Oxford and worked for the Bank of England. Although she supported the UK remaining in the EU, it was the vote to leave that ultimately led to her being appointed Prime Minister. She was appointed to high-ranking political positions under the administration of Prime Minister David Cameron, whom she eventually succeeded.

Inya Ode

Motivational Speaker, A woman who revers God. Intelligent, kindhearted and a mentor.

Hakeem Kae-Kazim (born October 1, 1962), sometimes credited as "Hakim Kae Kazim", is an English actor who is best known for his portrayal of Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 motion picture Hotel Rwanda. He also starred as Colonel Iké Dubaku in season 7 of the Fox television series 24 and the TV movie tie-in 24: Redemption

Godwin Akpovwa Junior

Godwin "ENNAY" Akpovwa is a Music Producer | Presenter | Voice Over Artiste | Sound Engineer|

Bartholomew Ogbeche (born 1 October 1984 in Ogoja) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Middlesbrough in England, as a forward. Still a youngster, Ogbeche was bought by French Ligue 1 team Paris Saint-Germain FC, making his debuts with the first team during the 2001–02 season. However, he failed to settle at the club also suffering a thigh injury, and serving two six-month loans

Haruna Babangida (born 1 October 1982 in Kaduna) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Kapfenberger SV in Austria. Babangida is a hard working, quick right wing who can also play on the left side. He is the younger brother of Tijani Babangida and Ibrahim Babangida. Babangida is the eighth of ten brothers. Haruna Babangida started his youth career at Shooting Stars FC

Olanrewaju Durodola (born October 1, 1977) is a Nigerian boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics in the Heavyweight division. In his only previous major event he suffered a 29:29 countback loss to Camille Michel of Seychelles at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. The 1.92/6'3' Durodola did not compete at the 2007 All-Africa Games but qualified at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Cariba Heine - 1988

TV ACTRESS

South African television actress best known as Rikki Chadwick on Australia's H20: Just Add Water. She studied jazz dance, ballet, and singing as a child in addition to acting. She earned her first film role in the 2012 movie Bait 3D. She played the titular character in A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne.

Wasio Taiwo (born October 1, 1976 in Lagos) is a Nigerian football player currently with Oluyole Warriors. Taiwo played football in the Netherlands for 10 years and after that he played in Austria for one year. He began his career at Shooting Stars F.C.. In the summer of 2008 he moved from Austria to Oluyole Warriors where he was reunited with his former teammate Edith Agoye.

Chamuel Eko-adie

Idris Ibrahim Mohammed Kuta (1942–2008) was elected Senator for the Niger East constituency of Niger State, Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic, running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He took office on 29 May 1999. Kuta was born on 1 October 1942 in Minna, Niger State. He qualified as a Quantity Surveyor. He was a two-time chairman of the Nigeria Polo Association.

Jeff Unaegbu (born Elochukwu Jephthah Unaegbu on October 1, 1979) is a Nigerian writer, actor, artist and documentary film maker, the author of eight books Unaegbu was born in Amankwo-Inyi village, Oji River LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria, the first child of five surviving children to Mr. John Ejike Unaegbu and Mrs. Cecilia Enonanma Unaegbu.

Odey Ogar (born October 1, 1981) is a Nigerian football player currently with Enyimba

Luna Blaise - 2001

TV ACTRESS

Television actress best known for her recurring role on ABC's Fresh Off The Boat. She also portrayed the love interest of Jacob Sartorius in the music video for his song "Sweatshirt." She was in many advertising campaigns, including those for McDonalds, KFC, Duncan Hines, Target, Juicy Couture, and Gap. In a reddit AMA, she stated that she was passionate about breast cancer awareness and saving the environment.

Noel Ify Alumona

Noel is a social entrepreneur who is driven by passion; a youth advocate, a change maker & a mentor.

Richard Harris - 1931

MOVIE ACTOR

Irish star who played Dumbledore in first two Harry Potter films. Earlier in his career, he portrayed Emperor Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator and played King Arthur in 1967's Camelot. As a college student, he rented a tiny theater and directed a critically praised musical. The musical was a financial failure, however, which caused him to be temporarily homeless. 
He played gunfighter English Bob in Clint Eastwood's film, Unforgiven.

Sherri Saum - 1974

TV ACTRESS

Best known for playing Vanessa Hart on the soap opera Sunset Beach from 1997 to 1999 and Natalie on FX's Rescue Me. In 2013, she began playing Lena Adams on the ABC Family series The Fosters. She was discovered as a model while in high school and got her start at a Model Search America convention in her native Ohio. She became a member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers after writing a song for an episode of Charmed she appeared in.

Curtis Axel - 1979

WRESTLER

Known for wrestling with The Nexus in WWE, he became an Intercontinental Champion and WWE Tag Team Champion. He made his professional debut for World League Wrestling in 2007. He was voted Most Hated Wrestler of the Year for 2010 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

Samuel Bassey

FAVOURITE QUOTES

You can’t give what you don’t have.

Marlisa - 1999

POP SINGER

Series 6 winner of The X Factor Australia who became the youngest contestant to win the show at the age of 15. Her debut single, "Stand By You," was certified gold. Singing since the age of 3 and before her X Factor audition, she auditioned for Australia's Got Talent but could not advance past the audition rounds. She also auditioned for The Voice Kids, but was one month too old. She performed The Pretenders "I'll Stand By You" in front of mentor Ronan Keating and guest-mentor John Legend.

Lil Chuckee - 1995

RAPPER

Born Rashad Ballard, he is a hip hop and rap artist who collaborated with big time artists such as Birdman and Lil Wayne. He released a mixtape titled LeBron of My Time. He signed with Lil Wayne's Young Money label when he was just 9 years old after Wayne discovered him rapping at a video shoot.

Jurnee Smollett-Bell - 1986

TV ACTRESS

Film and television actress introduced to audiences at a young age in the film Eve's Bayou. She later had a role in the Tyler Perry film Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. She was ten years old when cast for the role of Eve in Eve's Bayou (1997). She had recurring television roles as Lisa Tyler in The Defenders and Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights.

Zach Galifianakis - 1969

MOVIE ACTOR

Stand up comedian and actor who became known for his starring roles in The Hangover, Due Date, and The Campaign. He also played a supporting role in the HBO series Bored to Death and in 2016, he began starring in the FX series Baskets. He dropped out of North Carolina State University as a communications student and joined Saturday Night Live as a writer, but quit after two weeks. He started doing stand up comedy in a laundromat. He hosts the comedic talk show Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis on Funny or Die, where he's interviewed such celebrities as Bradley Cooper, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell and Will Ferrell.

Brie Larson - 1989

MOVIE ACTRESS

Actress who earned critical praise for her leading roles in the dramas Short Term 12 and Room, the latter of which earning her an Academy Award for Best Actress. She was cast as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Universe. She also played supporting roles in comedies such as Sleepover, 21 Jump Street, Trainwreck and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Her first acting job was as a sketch actress on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She made her film acting debut in 1999's Special Delivery, then landed a small role in the 2004 film 13 Going on 30.

Matthew Daddario - 1987

TV ACTOR

Actor notable for portraying Alec Lightwood in the 2016 Freeform show Shadowhunters, a TV adaptation of The Mortal Instruments book series. One of his earliest roles was in the romantic drama film Breathe In, starring The Theory of Everything's Felicity Jones. His TV character, Alec, is known for being the only openly gay Shadowhunter. He kills his first demon in the first book of the series, City of Bones.