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Premiere of a movie honouring Abiola

Name: Premiere of a movie honouring Abiola
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01
Location: Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to attend the premiere of a movie honoring the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola in Lagos on October 1, 2026. The screening takes place at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre in Iganmu as a key event for Nigeria's 66th Independence Day.

Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Lagos
Status: Starts today

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Event summary

Highlights

Attendance by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Commemoration of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola
Hosted at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre in Iganmu

The film premiere serves as a major commemorative activity during Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary celebrations. The event focuses on the legacy of Chief MKO Abiola and is expected to draw high-level attendance, including the President, who reportedly returned to Lagos specifically to participate in this honoring of the late statesman.

The screening is held at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre, located in the Iganmu district. This cultural gathering is one of the few public events scheduled for the holiday, as the federal government opted for a low-key celebration that includes religious services and a national broadcast rather than a traditional military parade.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Wole Soyinka National Theatre; dailytrust.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Lagos

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