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YOUR ENEMY IS NOT FAR AWAY FROM YOU YOUR ENEMY IS NOT FAR AWAY FROM YOU The assassination of Former President of Burkina Faso, Capt Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara: He was assassinated by a man he called his own brother. He was assassinated by a man who lived with them in the same house fromContinue reading “YOUR ENEMY IS NOT FAR AWAY FROM YOU”

Uche Okeke: Father of Nigerian Modernism Uche Okeke: Father of Nigerian Modernism Uche Okeke was more than an artist—he was a visionary who shaped the direction of modern Nigerian art by rooting it in cultural identity. Born on April 30, 1933, in Nimo, Anambra State, he grew up immersed in Igbo traditions that would laterContinue reading “Uche Okeke: Father of Nigerian Modernism”

Igbo Pottery: The Ancient Craft That Shaped a Civilization Igbo Pottery: The Ancient Craft That Shaped a Civilization Long before colonial contact, Igbo communities across Nsukka, Nri, and beyond developed a highly advanced pottery culture used not just for cooking and storage, but also for rituals, trade, and spiritual communication. Archaeological discoveries in Nri andContinue reading “Igbo Pottery: The Ancient Craft That Shaped a Civilization”

The Mbari Club: Cradle of Postcolonial African Art and Literature The Mbari Club: Cradle of Postcolonial African Art and Literature Chinua Achebe. Wole Soyinka. Christopher Okigbo. Demas Nwoko. Lindsay Barrett. These names ring a bell for many Nigerians and admirers of African arts and letters. Beyond being individually distinguished, these men were all members ofContinue reading “The Mbari Club: Cradle of Postcolonial African Art and Literature”

These were the invaders of ancient African Kmt. Now they rule north Africa, calling Kmt by the name Egypt. These were the invaders of ancient African Kmt. Now they rule north Africa, calling Kmt by the name Egypt. How did the invading populations from Western Asia, (almost always called vile Asiatics) end up ruling NorthContinue reading “These were the invaders of ancient African Kmt. Now they rule north Africa, calling Kmt by the name Egypt.”

FULLY PACKAGED UPDATES ON IRAN AND ISRAEL BOMBING SINCE SUNDAY 22nd JUNE and TUESDAY 24rd JUNE, 2025. FULLY PACKAGED UPDATES ON IRAN AND ISRAEL BOMBING SINCE SUNDAY 22nd JUNE and MONDAY 24rd JUNE, 2025. By EZIOKWU bu NDU News. Israeli fighter jets have launched over 100 munitions on targets across Tehran in the past twoContinue reading “FULLY PACKAGED UPDATES ON IRAN AND ISRAEL BOMBING SINCE SUNDAY 22nd JUNE and TUESDAY 24rd JUNE, 2025.”

The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, an advanced strategic bomber with stealth technology designed to penetrate dense air defenses, uses four turbofan engines to provide the power required for its flight operations. These engines are crucial to maintaining its low visibility to radar and other detection methods. Engine Specifications:Type: The B-2Continue reading “The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber,”

Louis dethroned James Braddock, knocking out “The Cinderella Man” in the 8th round. —June 22, 1937: A crowd of 65,000 at Comiskey Park in Chicago watched Joe Louis became the 1st African-American World heavyweight champion since Jack Johnson. Louis dethroned James Braddock, knocking out “The Cinderella Man” in the 8th round. Braddock was able toContinue reading “Louis dethroned James Braddock, knocking out “The Cinderella Man” in the 8th round.”

Terrorism Trial: Nigerian Govt Closes Case against Nnamdi Kanu Terrorism Trial: Nigerian Govt Closes Case against Nnamdi Kanu The Federal Government has closed its case in the ongoing trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is being tried for terrorism and treason. Counsel to the Federal Government,Continue reading “Terrorism Trial: Nigerian Govt Closes Case against Nnamdi Kanu”

The Igbo language has numerous dialects, with estimates suggesting around 100 to over 150 dialects, depending on how one classifies a language versus a dialect. These dialects can be broadly categorized into several groups, including: The Igbo language has numerous dialects, with estimates suggesting around 100 to over 150 dialects, depending on how one classifiesContinue reading “The Igbo language has numerous dialects, with estimates suggesting around 100 to over 150 dialects, depending on how one classifies a language versus a dialect. These dialects can be broadly categorized into several groups, including:”