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Who killed Johnson Banjo?

Who killed Johnson Banjo? In the middle of the civil war in May 1968, Nigeria and Biafra met in Uganda for peace talks. The Nigerian delegation included Johnson Banjo, a 35-year-old typist who would become the main character of a mystery that remains unsolved till today. Here’s what happened, according to DRUM: ▶️ On MayContinue reading “Who killed Johnson Banjo?”

Liberia’s First-Ever Còùp d’étàt (1871)

Liberia’s First-Ever Còùp d’étàt (1871) Liberia’s First-Ever Còùp d’étàt (1871) Liberia’s first coup d’étàt occurred in October 1871 and it was directed against President Edward James Roye, the country’s fifth president. What caused it? Roye had secretly negotiated the infamous Loan of 1871 with British financiers. The loan had very harsh terms that èndàngered Liberia’sContinue reading “Liberia’s First-Ever Còùp d’étàt (1871)”

This is peak ignorance and a shocking display of misplaced loyalty.

This is peak ignorance and a shocking display of misplaced loyalty. This is peak ignorance and a shocking display of misplaced loyalty. At a time when Nigeria is bleeding from insecurity, poverty, kidnappings, unemployment, and collapsing infrastructure, some individuals chose to occupy Nigerian streets not to demand safety for Nigerians, not to protest hunger, notContinue reading “This is peak ignorance and a shocking display of misplaced loyalty.”

On 27 April 1994, when millions voted in South Africa’s first democratic election, Nyerere’s solidarity bore fruit.

On 27 April 1994, when millions voted in South Africa’s first democratic election, Nyerere’s solidarity bore fruit. When Julius Nyerere committed Tanzania to supporting South Africa’s liberation struggle in the early 1960s, the country was already consolidated as a permanent base for African freedom movements. Tanzania gave the African National Congress land at Mazimbu forContinue reading “On 27 April 1994, when millions voted in South Africa’s first democratic election, Nyerere’s solidarity bore fruit.”

13 January 1931  – Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa, the first African woman publisher of novels is born in Oguta, Imo State, South East, Nigeria .

13 January 1931 – Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa, the first African woman publisher of novels is born in Oguta, Imo State, South East, Nigeria . 13 January 1931 🗓️ – Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa, the first African woman publisher of novels is born in Oguta, Imo State, South East, Nigeria 🇳🇬. Her novel “Efuru”, publishedContinue reading “13 January 1931  – Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa, the first African woman publisher of novels is born in Oguta, Imo State, South East, Nigeria .”

“Tess of the D’Urbervilles” is a novel by Thomas Hardy published in 1891.

“Tess of the D’Urbervilles” is a novel by Thomas Hardy published in 1891. “Tess of the D’Urbervilles” is a novel by Thomas Hardy published in 1891. The story follows the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a working-class family who discovers that she is a descendant of the noble D’Urberville family. Tess’s familyContinue reading ““Tess of the D’Urbervilles” is a novel by Thomas Hardy published in 1891.”

Adopting Social Rules as Guidelines for Civility: A Biblical Perspective

Adopting Social Rules as Guidelines for Civility: A Biblical Perspective Adopting Social Rules as Guidelines for Civility: A Biblical Perspective In today’s world, where individuality and self-expression are highly valued, various writers and thought leaders have sought to guide society on how to navigate relationships and interactions with civility. These guidelines, often referred to asContinue reading “Adopting Social Rules as Guidelines for Civility: A Biblical Perspective”

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