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Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi scored many firsts in Nigeria. According to his son, Thomas: Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi scored many firsts in Nigeria. According to his son, Thomas: He was Nigeria’s first Army Captain.He was first Major.He was first Lieutenant-Colonel.He was first Colonel.He was first Brigadier.He was first Major General from Nigeria.He was first military Head of State ofContinue reading “Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi scored many firsts in Nigeria. According to his son, Thomas:”

She walked out of the President’s house while he ate dinner. She walked out of the President’s house while he ate dinner.And when he tried to kidnap her back, she escaped again. Philadelphia. May 21, 1796. Downstairs, the President of the United States sat to dine with his wife, surrounded by the rituals of powerContinue reading “She walked out of the President’s house while he ate dinner.”

José Eduardo dos Santos (1942–2022) – Angola’s Longest-Serving President 📰 José Eduardo dos Santos (1942–2022) – Angola’s Longest-Serving President José Eduardo Van-Dúnem dos Santos was a towering figure in Angola’s modern history. Born on 28 August 1942, he became a key leader in the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) during the fightContinue reading “José Eduardo dos Santos (1942–2022) – Angola’s Longest-Serving President”

The man that saw Tomorrow The man that saw Tomorrow WHAT OJUKWU DID WHEN HE WAS INVITED TO COMMISSION LAGOS TRADE FAIR IN LAGOS….  now for more histories hidden in Nigeria.Because we will keep digging out truths. Dim Odimegwu came to trade-fair for opening ceremony. After when mic was handed over to him, ‘he lookedContinue reading “The man that saw Tomorrow”

Does Sharia Law Applies Only to Hausa not Ful’ani?: The Hypocrisy of Arewa’s Ethnic Double Standards” Does Sharia Law Applies Only to Hausa not Ful’ani?: The Hypocrisy of Arewa’s Ethnic Double Standards” -The Fulani Associations No One Talks About Here is a list of exclusively Fulani organizations in Nigeria, led by prominent figures who claimContinue reading “Does Sharia Law Applies Only to Hausa not Ful’ani?: The Hypocrisy of Arewa’s Ethnic Double Standards””

Portrait of Colonel Udokaha Jacob EsueneDate: 29 November 1968 Portrait of Colonel Udokaha Jacob EsueneDate: 29 November 1968The portrait of Colonel Udokaha Jacob Esuene taken on 29 November 1968 captures a defining figure in Nigeria’s military and political history at the height of the Nigerian Civil War. At the time the photograph was taken, EsueneContinue reading “Portrait of Colonel Udokaha Jacob EsueneDate: 29 November 1968”

Lieutenant Colonel Bukka Suka Dimka, an officer in the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Bukka Suka Dimka, an officer in the Nigerian Army, was publicly ex€cuted at Kirikiri Maximum Security Pris0n, Lagos, on 15 May 1976 for his role in the ass@ssination of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, Nigeria’s Head of State. Dimka was the central figureContinue reading “Lieutenant Colonel Bukka Suka Dimka, an officer in the Nigerian Army,”

Important historical facts about Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (1924–1966): Important historical facts about Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (1924–1966): Full name: Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi. Birth: He was born on 3 March 1924 in Umuahia, present-day Abia State, Nigeria. Death: He was killed on 29 July 1966 in Lalupon, near Ibadan, OyoContinue reading “Important historical facts about Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (1924–1966):”

Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996) – “Zik of Africa” 🌟🇳🇬 Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996) – “Zik of Africa” From Zungeru, Northern Nigeria, to the forefront of Africa’s independence movement, Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe rose as a visionary, journalist, and statesman who became Nigeria’s first President. Born November 16, 1904, to Igbo parents from Onitsha, Zik dedicated his life toContinue reading “Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996) – “Zik of Africa””

ETHIOPIA 1974–2000: FROM THE FALL OF THE EMPEROR TO THE AGE OF MENGISTU — AND WHY THE 1980s HUNGER TURNED INTO HEL 🇪🇹🔥 ETHIOPIA 1974–2000: FROM THE FALL OF THE EMPEROR TO THE AGE OF MENGISTU — AND WHY THE 1980s HUNGER TURNED INTO HEL Ethiopia’s modern trauma begins with the collapse of a monarchyContinue reading “ETHIOPIA 1974–2000: FROM THE FALL OF THE EMPEROR TO THE AGE OF MENGISTU — AND WHY THE 1980s HUNGER TURNED INTO HEL”