Archives Tag: Nigerian Civil War
Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is a national holiday in Nigeria that is observed on January 15th every year. The day is dedicated to honouring the sacrifice and service of the men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Read more about Politics The history … Continue reading Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria
ThrowBack Thursday: What We Remember on The Armed Forces Remembrance Day
April 19, 2022
It was 50 years last week, January 15, 1970 that the Biafran Forces surrendered arms and the Nigerian Civil War officially ended. The day signalled the end of a long drawn war which is often tagged as genocidal with many Eastern Nigerians mainly of Igbo extraction as the victims. The day also marked the “No … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: What We Remember on The Armed Forces Remembrance Day
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The Nigeria/Biafra War: 50 Years After
April 19, 2022
It is my sincere hope the lessons of the bitter struggle have been well learned by everybody and I would like therefore to take this opportunity to say that I, Maj. Gen. Philip Effiong, officer administering the government of the Republic of Biafra, now wish to make the following declaration:That we are firm, we are … Continue reading The Nigeria/Biafra War: 50 Years After
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January 15th: Armed Forces Remembrance Day
April 19, 2022
Today is Armed Forces Remembrance Day. 15th January of every year is very notable in Nigeria for two things: the end of the Nigerian Civil War and a day celebrated in remembrance of the Armed forces. However, our focus is on the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read more about the Nigerian Armed Forces Ab initio, … Continue reading January 15th: Armed Forces Remembrance Day
Did You Know? 5 Historical Facts About Salt Production in Ebonyi State
April 19, 2022
Salt is one of the oldest food seasoning and preservatives. It is also one of the most important minerals produced in Nigeria. Salt deposits exist in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Imo, Katsina, and Sokoto states. Today, we will be discussing salt production in Ebonyi. Ebonyi State goes by the slogan, Salt … Continue reading Did You Know? 5 Historical Facts About Salt Production in Ebonyi State
