Archives Tag: British Government
ThrowBack Thursday: Amodu Tijani – The Lagos Customary Chief Who Defeated the British Government
April 19, 2022
The court case won by an Idejo white cap Chief in Lagos in 1921 proved not only to be a landmark verdict, but it re-emphasized the right which citizens of pre-colonial Nigeria should have over the land which they have inhabited long before the colonial masters arrived the shores of Nigeria. The land in dispute … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Amodu Tijani – The Lagos Customary Chief Who Defeated the British Government
By adedoyin
Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
April 19, 2022
It was a bright Saturday morning, at least because of the excitements of Nigerians who, adorned in very colourful attire, throng to the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and watched with every sense of pride as the Union Jack, the British flag was lowered and replaced with the Nigerian flag. It was Independence Day. It … Continue reading Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
By ugochukwu
To Enter Britain, Visiting Nigerians Will Pay £3,000 – FG Denies Knowledge
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Government has denied that it is aware of news making rounds that the British Government will include its visiting citizens in the list of “high-risk of abuse” countries that will be required to deposit £3,000 on entry, and collect it when returning or forfeit it, if they do not return at the said … Continue reading To Enter Britain, Visiting Nigerians Will Pay £3,000 – FG Denies Knowledge
