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Internet giant, Google on Monday joined Nigerians in marking the nation’s 58th Independence celebrations with a Doodle on the homepage of its website.
TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports a Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages that commemorates holidays, events, achievements, and people.
“Today’s Doodle celebrates the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Africa’s most populous country) which is a place as big as it is culturally diverse.
“Mixing cultures is one of the hallmarks of this West African country. Over 500 languages are spoken here, some dating back more than 4,000 years.
“Independence Day is all about national integration, as the nation commemorates its declaration of independence from the British Empire in 1960.
“The green and white flag flies in all 36 Nigerian states: green standing for agriculture, white for peace and unity,” Google noted.
Nigeria marked the 58th Independence in colourful parade at the Eagle Square, Abuja, after a 7-year hiatus.
President Muhammadu Buhari took the salute as military and para-military organizations held a colourful parade in commemoration of the nation’s Independence.
The event was the first full-fledged Independence Day parade since the celebration was marred by an explosion, which occurred near Eagle Square on October 1, 2010.
Google also send best wishes to Nigerians with the message: “Happy Independence Day to Nigeria and to the Nigerian diaspora worldwide. Long may you march to your own beat(s)! Happy 58th Independence Day Nigeria!”