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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
War Memories: Igbo Celebrates Biafra After 55 Years
April 19, 2022
Today is Remembrance Day. The Nigerian-Biafran War (1967-1970) evokes diverse feelings and emotions among various people in Nigeria. For so many Nigerians, the Biafran War was an ugly past in Nigeria’s history that should not be remembered, but for the Igbo people who made up the most of the defunct Biafran Republic population, the … Continue reading War Memories: Igbo Celebrates Biafra After 55 Years
