Archives Tag: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Politics

April 19, 2022

  Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born to Yakubu Dan Zala of Gere ethnicity and Fatima Inna of Gere and Fulani descent in Bauchi (Northern Nigeria Protectorate) in December 1912. Read more about Throwback Thursday Balewa began to study at a Koranic School in Bauchi from where he proceeded to Bauchi Provincial School. Balewa furthered his … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – Pioneer Prime Minister Of Nigeria (1)

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Coming off the independence celebrations of Nigeria, it is important to reflect on some of the Heroes of our Independence from the colonialists. The line from the national anthem says, “…the labour of our heroes past, shall never be in vain…” It is in the light of this that, we remember one of the great … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

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Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  On October 1, 1960, the most populous black nation, Nigeria, became independent. This news was greeted with excitement, as the world romanticized the promises it held for her Nigerians, Africa and the rest of human civilization. Fifty-nine years on, Nigeria still soldiers on. Faced with a myriad of challenges, some of which have collapsed … Continue reading Thinking About Nigeria – 59 Years On

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People Politics

April 19, 2022

Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is a man worth celebrating, for his numerous contributions to the development of the country, Nigeria, especially in the spirit of Independence Day celebration. Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman, political leader, writer, and one of the principal persons who played a major role in the movement for the … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo

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