WORLD’S YOUNGEST REIGNING MONARCH , KING OYO, DIES AT 34.(PHOTO).

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 World’s Youngest Reigning Monarch , King Oyo, Dies at 34 King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at three, has died at the age of 34. The monarch reportedly died on Thursday, with the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announcing his death on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, Ugandan media reports quoted a government minister as saying that King Oyo had been critically ill and was receiving medical treatment in the United States. Reacting to the development, Akiiki described the monarch’s death as a major loss to the royal family and the people of Tooro. He urged members of the kingdom to remain united and calm while mourning the traditional ruler. King Oyo ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Rukidi III. He was only three years ol...

THROW BACK PHOTOS+ALH TAFAWA BALEWA FIRST INDEPENDENT SPEECH 1960.

              The speech below is part of the speech read by Nigeria first Prime Minister Alh Tafawa Balewa he said ''Today is independence day,the first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward.At last,our great day has arrived,and Nigeria is now indeed an independent sovereign nation.Words cannot adequately express my joy and pride at being the Nigerian citizen privileged to accept from Her Royal Highness these constitutional instruments which are the symbols of Nigeria's independence.It is a unique priviledge which i shall remember forever,and it gives me strength and courage as i dedicate my life to the service of our country.This is a wonderful day,and it is all the more wonderful because we have awaited it with increasing impatience,compelled to watch one country after another overtaking us on the road when we had so nearly reached our goal.But now we have acquired our rightful status,and i feel sure that history will show that the building of our nation proceeded at the wisest pace.It has been thorough,and Nigeria now stands well built upon firm foundation''.Now my fellow Nigerians,have we achieved our goals after 54 years?,have we acquired our rightful status in the world?,is Nigeria now standing on a firm foundation?.We should put it in mind that upto today,parents train their children in Nigeria without the help of the Nigerian government,few parents worked for the government and many of them that are retired since in the 1980's have not received their pension.I just believe Nigerian citizens are just bearing the name Nigeria but they don't benefit from the system.Happy 54th Independent Nigeria and more photos below.                                                                                                                                                              

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