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World Service,30 Sep 2010,10 mins

Nigerian Independence

Witness History

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When Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain in 1960, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule was a young politician - and an enthusiastic dancer - keen to take part in the celebrations.

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