Nigerian Historical Letters

Political History
Teslim Omipidan
Obafemi Awolowo’s Letter To Aguiyi-Ironsi Demanding His Release From Prison And That Of His Colleagues
In 1963, Obafemi Awolowo, former Premier of the defunct Western Region, and some of his disciples were arrested, charged, convicted…
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Military History
Teslim Omipidan
Victor Banjo’s Touching Letter To Aguiyi-Ironsi From Ikot Ekpene Prison
Who Was Victor Banjo And What Landed Him In Prison? Lt. Colonel Victor Banjo was a gallant Nigerian military officer…
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Military History
Teslim Omipidan
Ojukwu’s Letter to Victor Banjo Commanding Him to Invade Western Region
Below is the letter the Commander in Chief of the Biafran Armed Forces, Lt. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu wrote to Lt.…
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