Archives Tag: Nigeria/Biafra War
ThrowBack Thursday: The Biafran Midwest Invasion (3)
April 19, 2022
Did you read the Part One and I hope you enjoyed the Part Two? This episode is a continuation in this series of the Biafran Invasion of the Midwest during the Nigeria-Biafran War (1967-70). Col. Ademoyega summarily relieved Ifeajuna (one of 5 Majors in the January, 15 1966 coup) of his command and replaced … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Biafran Midwest Invasion (3)
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
Men You Should Know: Ken Saro-Wiwa
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as Ken Saro Wiwa, the man was born on the 10th 0f October 1941 to Jim and Widu Wiwa. The couple named the child Kenule Beeson TSaro-Wiwa; a name he will later change to Saro-Wiwa after the Nigerian Civil war. The man Ken Saro-Wiwa was known as a Nigerian writer, television producer, environmental … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ken Saro-Wiwa
By jeremiah
ThrowBack Thursday: NYSC – A Call to Service (1973)
April 19, 2022
Coming on the heels of the end of the Nigerian Civil War, General Yakubu Gowon, who was Head of State as at 1973, championed a scheme which could better aid national cohesion after the largely divisive and bitter civil war between Nigeria forces and the Biafran forces. So, largely, a major part of the motivation … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: NYSC – A Call to Service (1973)
By adedoyin
