Archives Tag: Obafemi Awolowo
ThrowBack Thursday- Lateef Jakande: A True Servant Leader
April 19, 2022
Lateef Kayode Jakande was a Nigerian journalist who grew to become the legendary governor of Lagos State. He was born on 23rd July 1929 in the Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos State to parents who are both from Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Read more about Throwback Thursday Alhaji Lateef Jakande, also widely known in … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday- Lateef Jakande: A True Servant Leader
By adedoyin
Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
April 19, 2022
The 1st of October is always a memorable day for Nigeria and Nigerians. Though it is met with mixed feelings in recent times; pessimism and optimism. The day remains a landmark day for the country and its citizens. The labour of our heroes past… and below are five outstanding heroes of Nigeria’s independence. Read more … Continue reading Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Obafemi Awolowo’s Major Contributions To Nigeria’s Politics
April 19, 2022
Chief Obafemi Awolowo was born in 1909. He was a Nigerian nationalist, a political leader, and a principal participant in the struggle for Nigerian independence. Obafemi Awolowo was born in IkennĂ©, Western State, Nigeria, on March 6, 1909. He received his early education in the mission schools of IkennĂ©, Abeokuta, and Ibadan. Often he worked … Continue reading Did You Know? Obafemi Awolowo’s Major Contributions To Nigeria’s Politics
By jeremiah
ThrowBack Thursday – Nnamdi Azikwe: The First Indigent Governor-General of Nigeria (1)
April 19, 2022
Nnamdi Azikiwe was born on to Igbo parents, Obed-Edom Chukwuemeka Azikiwe and Rachel Chinwe Ogbenyeanu (Aghadiuno) Azikiwe, on November 16, 1904, in Zungeru, present-day Niger State. As a consequence of his father’s duties as a clerk in the colonial administration of Nigeria, he travelled extensively across Nigeria. This fact itself would help to later mould … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday – Nnamdi Azikwe: The First Indigent Governor-General of Nigeria (1)
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
ThrowBack Thursday: Nigeria’s Amalgamation and the Marriage of Unwilling Neighbours (1914)
April 19, 2022
After the consolidation of the Southern and Northern Nigeria Protectorates in 1900, the British government, under the administration of the governor, Lord Frederick Lugard, began moves towards linking all of the other territories and protectorates into a single geographical entity named Nigeria. Economic arguments have held that the reason for bringing the old Nigerian protectorates … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Nigeria’s Amalgamation and the Marriage of Unwilling Neighbours (1914)
By adedoyin
ThrowBack Thursday: The First Republic (1960-1966)
April 19, 2022
As is common with most political climes around the world, infighting, backstabbing, ambition, lobbying and corruption were all rife when the First Republic kicked off in October 1st 1960. Prior to the start of the First Republic, leaders from various regions of Nigeria had come together in one voice against the continued hold of the British … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The First Republic (1960-1966)
By adedoyin
The Agbekoya Revolt of 1968/69
April 19, 2022
Between 1968 and 1969, while the civil war was ongoing in Eastern Nigeria between Biafran Forces and the Nigerian Armed Forces, an uprising led by Agbekoya farmers exploded into a full-blown revolt which had been brewing since the early ’60s in most Western Region communities. Agbekoya is literally a coinage from Yoruba meaning “farmers who … Continue reading The Agbekoya Revolt of 1968/69
By adedoyin
Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo
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
Celebrating Our National Heroes
April 19, 2022
Let’s take time out to remember some of the great men and women whose efforts helped to secure our independence in the first place. Indeed, the labour of these heroes past shall never be in vain as we stay hopeful of what Nigeria’s future holds for us all. They are: Herbert Macaulay, born Olayinka … Continue reading Celebrating Our National Heroes
By ify
“There Was a Country” New Book by Chinua Achebe
April 19, 2022
World renowned poet and African respected writer, Chinua Achebe, has taken The minds of Nigerian back to the hard times of the late 60’s during the Biafran War or the Nigerian Civil War, in a book titled There Was A Country. The book, which is a personal history of Biafra as remembered by Achebe, described … Continue reading “There Was a Country” New Book by Chinua Achebe
By david
The Labours Of Our Heroes Past
April 19, 2022
By Bernice Alhassan. “Arise O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey. To serve our Father land,with love and strength and faith. The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain…” Now let’s pause there for a sec. Nigeria in recent times has got me thinking again about that last statement – “the labours of our … Continue reading The Labours Of Our Heroes Past
