Archives Tag: throw back thursday

Politics

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian Youth Movement was the first authentic nationalist organisation founded to promote politics outside of the capital, Lagos. Founded as the Lagos Youth Movement, it was later renamed the Nigerian Youth Movement in 1936. With early members such as J.C. Vaughn, Ernest Ikoli, Eyo Ita, H.O. Davies, and Samuel Akinsanya, constituting a mix of … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When the Nigerian Youth Movement Inspired An Independent Nigeria

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Politics throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

Herbert Olayinka Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay was one of the first leaders of the Nigerian opposition to British colonial rule. He was also a civil engineer, surveyor, architect, journalist, and accomplished musician considered by many Nigerians as the founder of Nigerian nationalism, a course which paved way for Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule. Macaulay … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Herbert Macaulay – The Founder of Nigerian Nationalism

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throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

On Sunday, January 27th 2002, panic, chaos and pandemonium gripped residents of Ikeja and environs due to scary sounds which seemed like that of war. A market very close to the Ikeja Army Cantonment had caught fire and the fire had carelessly spread into the high-grade compartment where munitions are stored in the cantonment.  The … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Ikeja Explosion of 2002

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Politics throwback thursday

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)

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Finance throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

Shortly after the dust of the Nigerian Civil War had settled, General Yakubu Gowon sought to mend ethnic suspicion caused by the civil war starting with a new national currency majorly to cut the last monetary ties with the British Protectorate. Work began earnestly on a currency system unique to Nigeria, and the Nigerian Naira … Continue reading Throw Back Thursday – 45 Years After the Naira

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Nigeria SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Many, till this day, are of the opinion that since the USA ’94 Super Eagles squad graced our screens, there has not been any Nigerian squad up to par. This sentiment is not far-fetched. The 1994 World Cup squad holds one of the best World Cup records so far (Round of 16). This record is … Continue reading Throwback Thursday : The Super Eagles Formidable USA 1994 World Cup Squad

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