Who was Victor Banjo and what put him in prison? Lieutenant Colonel Victor Banjo was a courageous Nigerian military officer who served during the Nigerian Civil War from 1953 until his death in 1967. Lt. Col. Banjo’s name has gone down in the history of the Nigerian Army because of his dedication and is mentioned…
During the unrest following the January 15, 1966 military coup led by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu, General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi seized power and became Nigeria’s first military head of state. Below is his first address to the nation. First Speech by General Aguiya Ironsi “The Government of the Federation of Nigeria has suspended its operations, the Nigerian…
It often happens that each war/conflict has its own specific nickname and vocabulary used in it. For example, a 16-year war fought in Yorubaland in the 19th century was called “Kiriji,” an onomatopoeic term for the thunderous sound of the cannons used during the war. Likewise, the “Mugbagba” war was named after the only food…
With an estimated population of 204 million, Nigeria is currently the most populous black country in the world. The country is characterized by the emergence of different eras of civilizations, states, kingdoms and empires as well as caliphates and colonial governments. Here are the top 20 historical facts about Nigeria that you as an ordinary…