Patrice Lumumba remains one of Africa’s most powerful symbols of hope, courage, and betrayal. As the first Prime Minister of an independent Congo in 1960 Patrice Lumumba remains one of Africa’s most powerful symbols of hope, courage, and betrayal. As the first Prime Minister of an independent Congo in 1960, he believed that the country’sContinue reading “Patrice Lumumba remains one of Africa’s most powerful symbols of hope, courage, and betrayal. As the first Prime Minister of an independent Congo in 1960”
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Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, educator, nationalist leader and President of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, is interviewed at her residence in Abeokuta, Western Nigeria, in 1959.
Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, educator, nationalist leader and President of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, is interviewed at her residence in Abeokuta, Western Nigeria, in 1959. Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, educator, nationalist leader and President of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, is interviewed at her residence in Abeokuta, Western Nigeria, in 1959. βOlufunmilayo was born in AbeokutaContinue reading “Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, educator, nationalist leader and President of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, is interviewed at her residence in Abeokuta, Western Nigeria, in 1959.”
April 28, 1953: At about 9:00pm our force under General Ihuura attacked and overran the Rwathia
April 28, 1953: At about 9:00pm our force under General Ihuura attacked and overran the Rwathia April 28, 1953: At about 9:00pm our force under General Ihuura attacked and overran the Rwathia humungati post, killing ten tribal policemen and five humungati. The rest of the enemy fled in panic. The post was burned down. FourContinue reading “April 28, 1953: At about 9:00pm our force under General Ihuura attacked and overran the Rwathia”
Africa’s history is not just a story of resourcesβit is a story of ingenuity.
Africa’s history is not just a story of resourcesβit is a story of ingenuity. π Africa’s history is not just a story of resourcesβit is a story of ingenuity. When foreign technology arrived, African craftsmen did what innovators everywhere do: they studied it, adapted it, and developed local expertise around it. The lesson remains relevantContinue reading “Africa’s history is not just a story of resourcesβit is a story of ingenuity.”
What has happened at the 2026 World Cup over the last 48 hours:
What has happened at the 2026 World Cup over the last 48 hours: What has happened at the 2026 World Cup over the last 48 hours: Swiss footballer Embolo’s visa was put under review and he was only able to join his team days later. Iraqi national team player Aymen Hussein was held for questioningContinue reading “What has happened at the 2026 World Cup over the last 48 hours:”
A Direct Insult to Our Dead and Living: Ejimakor Must Apologize to Biafrans
A Direct Insult to Our Dead and Living: Ejimakor Must Apologize to Biafrans A Direct Insult to Our Dead and Living: Ejimakor Must Apologize to Biafrans Barrister Aloy Ejimakorβs reckless assertion that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) βbegins and ends with Nnamdi Kanuβ is not just wrong it is a blatant insult, a betrayalContinue reading “A Direct Insult to Our Dead and Living: Ejimakor Must Apologize to Biafrans”
ππ₯πππππ‘π π§π’ π§ππ ππ’π π ππ‘πππ₯-ππ‘-πππππ8th June,1998 to 8th June, 2026
ππ₯πππππ‘π π§π’ π§ππ ππ’π π ππ‘πππ₯-ππ‘-πππππ8th June,1998 to 8th June, 2026 ππ₯πππππ‘π π§π’ π§ππ ππ’π π ππ‘πππ₯-ππ‘-πππππ8th June,1998 to 8th June, 2026 To: General Sani Abacha, GCFR From: The Present Reality Date: June 8, 2026 Subject: SECURITY POSTURE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC 28 Years Later General, sir. Exactly twenty-eight years ago today, on June 8, 1998, your command ended.Continue reading “ππ₯πππππ‘π π§π’ π§ππ ππ’π π ππ‘πππ₯-ππ‘-πππππ8th June,1998 to 8th June, 2026”
SUBJECT: Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Accepts In Toto the Federal Government’s Cross-Appeal Damning Admission: Trial Court Acted Without Jurisdiction β A Total Collapse That the Court of Appeal Cannot Cure
SUBJECT: Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Accepts In Toto the Federal Government’s Cross-Appeal Damning Admission: Trial Court Acted Without Jurisdiction β A Total Collapse That the Court of Appeal Cannot Cure IPOB PRESS STATEMENT SUBJECT: Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Accepts In Toto the Federal Government’s Cross-Appeal Damning Admission: Trial Court Acted Without Jurisdiction β A TotalContinue reading “SUBJECT: Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Accepts In Toto the Federal Government’s Cross-Appeal Damning Admission: Trial Court Acted Without Jurisdiction β A Total Collapse That the Court of Appeal Cannot Cure”
Colonel Benjamin Adekunle and His Wife at Gowon’s Wedding, 1969
Colonel Benjamin Adekunle and His Wife at Gowon’s Wedding, 1969 Colonel Benjamin Adekunle and His Wife at Gowon’s Wedding, 1969 This historic photograph shows Benjamin Adekunle and his wife arriving at the wedding of Yakubu Gowon in 1969. The wedding took place during one of the most turbulent periods in Nigeria’s historyβthe Nigerian Civil WarContinue reading “Colonel Benjamin Adekunle and His Wife at Gowon’s Wedding, 1969”
FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY:
FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY: FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY: WAS THE DEATH OF BRIGADIER MAIMALARI THE MOMENT NIGERIA LOST ITS LAST CHANCE OF PREVENTING THE CIVIL WAR? (PART 1) When Nigerians discuss the January 15, 1966 coup, attention usually focuses on Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa, Premier Ahmadu Bello, Brigadier Samuel Ademulegun, Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, andContinue reading “FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY:”
