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The Nigerian Civil War: Why and How It Happened (1967-1970)

The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War or the Nigerian-Biafran War, broke out between the Federal Republic…
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The Aburi Accord of 1967: Nigeria’s Last Chance at Peace

History is often a collection of “what ifs.” In the turbulent history of Nigeria, there is perhaps no bigger “what…
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Major Kaduna Nzeogwu’s Speech Announcing the First Coup in Nigeria – January 15, 1966

Major Kaduna Nzeogwu Below is the full text of that historic speech by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, announcing the first…
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First Military Coup in Nigeria: How and Why it was Staged on January 15, 1966

Major Kaduna Nzeogwu Sleep disappeared from Lagos on the night of January 14, 1966. Politicians relaxed in government lodges. Senior…
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History of Nigeria’s Economy: From Colonialism to the Present

The history of Nigeria’s economy is complex, largely because of the country’s colonial era and the gradual transition out of…
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Operation Unicord: The Battle and Capture of Nsukka in July 1967

On May 30, 1967, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu made the official declaration of secession for the Eastern Region from Nigeria, proclaiming the…
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The 1945 Nigerian General Strike: How over 100,000 Nigerian Workers Challenged the Government

Crowd in Lagos during the 1945 Nigerian General Strike, In 1945, an important moment in Nigeria’s history unfolded with the…
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Owanbe: A Glance into Nigeria’s Grand Celebration Culture

In the colourful world of Nigerian festivities, one event stands out for its grandiosity and lively spirit – Owanbe (sometimes…
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Land Of The Rising Sun: The Biafran National Anthem Written by Nnamdi Azikwe

The history of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) is often told through battles and coups, but to truly understand the…
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Pa Adama Aduku: The Nigerian Soldier Who Survived World War II and Lived to 101

Long before Nigeria gained independence, thousands of young Nigerian men were recruited to fight for the British during World War…
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20 Historical Facts About Nigeria You Should Know

Nigeria is the most populous Black nation in the world today, with an estimated population of 204 million people. This…
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2002 Miss World Riots in Nigeria – How Hundreds were killed because of a Beauty Pageant

The 2002 Miss World riots were a chain of religiously motivated clashes that happened in the northern-Nigerian city of Kaduna…
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30 Shocking Facts About Nigerian Leaders Since 1960

Not many people know that both General Murtala Mohammed and General Sani Abacha were born and buried in Kano, and…
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A Look Back At Notable Nigerian Sports Heroes and Heroines

Nigeria marked its 61st anniversary of independence in October. This is an excellent occasion to take a look back at…
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Slogans, Nicknames and Operational Names Associated with the Nigerian Civil War

It is common for every war/conflict to have its peculiar nickname and unique vocabulary used during its course. For example,…
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