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THE Yoruba COUP THAT LED TO THE EXTERMINATION OF TAFAWA BALEWA Obasanjo removed History from our school.A Yoruba man called obasanjo removed History from our school because history didn’t favor themTHE Yoruba COUP THAT LED TO THE EXTERMINATION OF TAFAWA BALEWA Since Nigeria became independent in 1960, there have been five military coups. Between 1966Continue reading “THE Yoruba COUP THAT LED TO THE EXTERMINATION OF TAFAWA BALEWA”

Listen to me carefully let me tell you a story that will help your mind. Listen to me carefully let me tell you a story that will help your mind. There are men who don’t step into history — they interrupt it.Men who don’t come to win applause, but to confront the rot everyone elseContinue reading “Listen to me carefully let me tell you a story that will help your mind.”

On 1 October 1996, under the military government of General Sani Abacha, On 1 October 1996, under the military government of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria expanded its federation by creating six new states, raising the total to thirty-six. This decision came after sustained pressure for greater political representation, particularly from ethnic minority groups, as recommendedContinue reading “On 1 October 1996, under the military government of General Sani Abacha,”

Today in History: The Painful Story of Three Young Men Executed in 1985 Today in History: The Painful Story of Three Young Men Executed in 1985 On April 10, 1985, three young Nigerians Bartholomew Owoh (26), Bernard Ogedengbe (29), and Lawal Ojuolape (30) faced the firing squad at Kirikiri Shooting Range, Lagos. Their crime?Possession ofContinue reading “Today in History: The Painful Story of Three Young Men Executed in 1985”

MEET THE FATHER OF HIGHLIFE (EGWU EKPILI) IN ALAIGBO — LATE CHIEF AKUNWAFOR EZIGBO OBILIGBO MEET THE FATHER OF HIGHLIFE (EGWU EKPILI) IN ALAIGBO — LATE CHIEF AKUNWAFOR EZIGBO OBILIGBO Born on August 10, 1904, in Nteje, Oyi LGA of Anambra State, Chief Akunwafor Ezigbo Obiligbo remains one of the greatest traditional musicians to everContinue reading “MEET THE FATHER OF HIGHLIFE (EGWU EKPILI) IN ALAIGBO — LATE CHIEF AKUNWAFOR EZIGBO OBILIGBO”

Sculptural representation of the burial rites of a deceased,Okehi, Echie, circa 1925. as Photographed by British Anthropologist Percy Amaury Tabolt. Sculptural representation of the burial rites of a deceased,Okehi, Echie, circa 1925. as Photographed by British Anthropologist Percy Amaury Tabolt. The famous Igbo “Amadịọha” has roots in the Echie tribe, from where it spread toContinue reading “Sculptural representation of the burial rites of a deceased,Okehi, Echie, circa 1925. as Photographed by British Anthropologist Percy Amaury Tabolt.”

The Texas Quote of the Day is one of the best true-life cowboy quotes you’ll ever read: The Texas Quote of the Day is one of the best true-life cowboy quotes you’ll ever read:“From 1874 to 1877 I was taking care of my father’s cattle, and after a while the neighbors began putting cattle withContinue reading “The Texas Quote of the Day is one of the best true-life cowboy quotes you’ll ever read:”

This is the working Nigerian constitution: This is the working Nigerian constitution: (Ahmadu bello Constitution 1953. Journalist: 🗣️”One thing I’ve noticed, Premier, since I’ve been here, is that Northerners seem to have an obsession (Hate) about the Igbos. Could you perhaps explain that to me?” Ahmed Bello: 🗣️ “Well, the Igbos are more or lessContinue reading “This is the working Nigerian constitution:”

What book are you reading right now?

What book are you reading right now? Wow well the book I am reading right now is my bible because is my favourite book that I love reading every day of my life the book that make me discover who I am is a companion of life.