History
The Outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War and the Forgotten Atrocities in Cross River
This tragedy is just one of many atrocities and human rights abuses committed against minority peoples during the war. The…
Nigeria is in a very challenging period—but how did we get here? Here is how.
by Mohammed Bello Doka 8 June, 2026. The question haunts every conversation about this country. At dinner tables in Lagos,…
The Yakurr Migration and Akpa Civilisation
The Yakurr migration narrative, supported by oral traditions, Ogbia historical accounts, and archaeological evidence, highlights the enduring legacy of the…
George Tamunoiyowuna Kurubo: Pioneer of the Nigerian Air Force and Loyal Statesman
Brigadier George Tamunoiyowuna Kurubo’s career reflects a life of pioneering service, loyalty, and dedication to Nigeria. As the first indigenous…
On Aburi We Stand: Lessons from Nigeria’s Failed Peace Accord
The failure of Aburi reminds us that peace accords are only as strong as the commitment of leaders to uphold…
From Provinces to States: The Historical Evolution of Nigeria’s Administrative Divisions
By Okoi Obono-Obla Nigeria has evolved from January 14, 1914, when the amalgamation of the Colony of Lagos and the…
Colonial Legacies and the Southern Cameroons Question
By Okoi Obono-Obla In 1884–1885, the European powers of the era — Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Portugal…
Marginalisation and the Politics of the Eastern Region: The Forgotten Struggles of Calabar, Ogoja, and Rivers
By Okoi Obono-Obla It is now 59 years since the defunct South Eastern State (today’s Akwa Ibom and Cross River…
The Class of 1999: Nigeria’s Democratic Pioneers
By Okoi Obono-Obla 29 May 1999 was a bright, sunny day in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Across Abuja, the…
The Liberation and Governance of South Eastern State, 1967–1968:
By Okoi Obono-Obla The South Eastern State was created on 27 May 1967 from the Eastern Region of Nigeria, with…
The Creation of States and the Birth of Biafra: 27 May 1967
The events of 27 May 1967 reshaped Nigeria’s political landscape. The creation of twelve states was intended to weaken regional…
The Aro Confederation and the Cross River Basin: Power, Faith, and Cultural Interconnections
The Cross River Basin was not only a crucible of political and military power through the Aro Confederation but also…
