A Picture of Princess Alexandra on Oct 1, 1960
Below is a rare photo of Princess Alexandra shaking hands with Nigerian dignitaries during Nigeria’s independence celebrations on October 1, 1960.
Major Kaduna Nzeogwu’s Interview before His Mysterious Death
Below is Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu’s last interview with Mr Dennis Ejindu of ‘Africa and the World’ in April 1967, a few months before the outbreak of the Nigerian civil war. Ejindu: I am glad to meet you, Sir. How would you feel if you knew that you are being regarded as a hero? Nzeogwu:…
Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Secession Speech on May 30 1967
On May 30, 1967, before the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War/Biafra War, the Military Governor of the Eastern Region, Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, delivered a speech declaring the Republic of Biafra sovereign. Read more below. Fellow countrymen and women, you, the people of Eastern Nigeria: Conscious of the supreme authority of Almighty God over all mankind, of your duty to yourselves and prosperity; Aware that you can no longer be…
DJ Mix-Best of Oriental Brothers
If you are looking for a place to listen to the best Oriental Brothers DJ mixes, you’ve come to the right place. The Oriental Brothers, a famous Igbo band from Owerri, were one of the most popular bands in Nigeria in the 1970s. Their distinctive instrumentation and proverbial lyrics brought them great fame. The Original Oriental Brothers International group consisted of five members: Godwin “Kabak” Opar, who was the leader of the group, leader Christogonus “Dr. Sir Warrior” Ezewuiro Obinna, Ferdinand “DanSatch” Chukwuemeka Opara, Livinus “Akwela” Alaribe and Fred “Ichita”…
Operation Unicord Captures Nsukka in the 1960 Civil War
On May 30, 1967, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu made a formal declaration of secession of the Eastern Region of Nigeria, thereby proclaiming the birth of the Republic of Biafra. Subsequently, in July 1967, the Nigerian military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon, ordered the Nigerian Army high command to regain control of the eastern region. The Vulnerability…
Treaty Between Lagos and Britain
Before the British bombardment of Lagos in 1851, Lagos was a major slave trading port under Oba Kosoko. Britain fought hard for the abolition of the slave trade in Lagos but due to some reasons having to do with Oba Kosoko, the mission was not accomplished. In 1849, Britain appointed John Beecroft as Consul of…
Adubi War of 1918
The Adubi War, also known as Ogun Adubi or Egba Rebellion, was a war that broke out between June and August 1918 as a result of the tax system introduced by the British colonial government in Abeokuta. Direct taxes were introduced by the colonial government alongside existing bonds and forced labor levies, culminating in the…
1945 General Strike Involving over 100,000 Nigerian Workers
In 1945, a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history occurred with the beginning of the First General Strike, a nationwide trade union movement led by thousands of workers that would later go down in history as the Nigerian General Strike of 1945. This strike marked a turning point in the history of Nigeria’s situation in Nigeria.…
Victor Banjo’s Sober Letter To Aguiyi-Ironsi From Ikot Ekpene Prison
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…
Obafemi Awolowo Demands Release From Prison And That Of His Colleagues
In 1963, Obafemi Awolowo, former prime minister of the now-defunct Western Region, and many of his followers were arrested, tried, convicted of treason, and imprisoned for conspiring with the Ghanaian authorities under Kwame Nkrumah to overthrow the Nigerian federal government. . On March 28, 1966, while in prison, Obafemi Awolowo wrote the following letter to…