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THE RAPE OF ABAKALIKI RICE (1966) THE RAPE OF ABAKALIKI RICE (1966) Before the Biafra War fully began, one major incident shook Igboland — the Abakaliki Rice Massacre of 1966, often remembered as the “Rape of Abakaliki Rice.” Abakaliki was known as the rice capital of Eastern Nigeria, feeding the entire region. But during theContinue reading “THE RAPE OF ABAKALIKI RICE (1966)”

Boy Soldiers of Nigeria Military School, Zaria — September 1975 Boy Soldiers of Nigeria Military School, Zaria — September 1975 Here is a rare glimpse into the past: a 1975 photograph of young cadets at the Nigeria Military School (NMS), Zaria, taken long before they became the accomplished men they are today. Standing from leftContinue reading “Boy Soldiers of Nigeria Military School, Zaria — September 1975”

They told her she was “too distracting” to work in a lab.So she taught herself biochemistry.Never earned a PhD.And then she won the Nobel Prize — after saving millions of lives. They told her she was “too distracting” to work in a lab.So she taught herself biochemistry.Never earned a PhD.And then she won the NobelContinue reading “They told her she was “too distracting” to work in a lab.So she taught herself biochemistry.Never earned a PhD.And then she won the Nobel Prize — after saving millions of lives.”

MAN WHO K1DN@P€D #MaziNnamdiKanu FROM KENYA WAS ACCUSED OF SPONSORING TERRORISM! MAN WHO K1DN@P€D #MaziNnamdiKanu FROM KENYA WAS ACCUSED OF SPONSORING TERRORISM! 😀😀 Nigeria’s former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has been RE-ARRESTED and DETAINED by the EFCC over allegations of terrorism financing and the disappearance of over $344 million in repatriatedContinue reading “MAN WHO K1DN@P€D #MaziNnamdiKanu FROM KENYA WAS ACCUSED OF SPONSORING TERRORISM!”

Key Principles of Pan-Africanism Key Principles of Pan-Africanism Pan-Africanism is a worldwide movement that aims to unify and empower people of African descent, both on the continent and in the diaspora. It emerged in response to colonialism, slavery, racism, and exploitation, promoting a shared identity and collective action for liberation and development. The core principlesContinue reading “Key Principles of Pan-Africanism”

How Britain Handed Over to Fulani to Rule Forever. How Britain Handed Over to Fulani to Rule Forever. During the colonial rule. The North was the spoilt child of Britain because they never gave them a headache during their invasion – they have a slavish and “ba kwo mi” lifestyle – and this was theContinue reading “How Britain Handed Over to Fulani to Rule Forever.”

TEACHING MOMENT “Did You Know?”The City of Chicago Was Founded by a Black Immigrant TEACHING MOMENT 👇“Did You Know?”The City of Chicago Was Founded by a Black Immigrant Before the skyscrapers, before the trains and the skyline, before the name Chicago was ever spoken by millions —a Black man built the first home here. HisContinue reading “TEACHING MOMENT “Did You Know?”The City of Chicago Was Founded by a Black Immigrant”

The Mysterious Beauty: Native American The Mysterious Beauty: Native American Native American women were depicted as attractive, desirable, and pious. Interestingly, that beauty was one that matched nineteenth-century beauty ideals for white women: light skin, carefully groomed hair, a thin and shapely body dressed in popular colors. In some tribes, there is a belief thatContinue reading “The Mysterious Beauty: Native American”

Major Genera Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, Major Genera Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military Head of State, was assassinated in a violent counter-coup that forever altered the course of the nation. Born in Ibeku, Umuahia in what is now Abia State, Aguiyi-Ironsi was a decorated soldier, known for his discipline, regal bearing, and loyaltyContinue reading “Major Genera Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi,”

Who was Moshoeshoe? Moshoeshoe vs Shaka Zulu: Clearing the HistoryMany people believe the Basotho under Moshoeshoe and the AmaZulu under Shaka fought a direct war. The truth is more complex and more fascinating. 👑 Who was Moshoeshoe? ⚔️ Who was Shaka Zulu? -Born around 1787 in KwaZulu Natal. Transformed the Zulu clan into a powerfulContinue reading “Who was Moshoeshoe?”