History
SPEECH OF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO ON NIGERIA MATTERS
By Agbonmagbe Kazeem All protocols observed. “Possible Solutions to Nigeria’s Problems” Fellow Nigerians; Good day to all my fellow country…
The big bird flew at dawn…………..
The big bird flew at dawn.............. by Agbonmagbe Kazeem “Kabiyesi, have you ever heard of Attila the Hun, the great…
CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO’S RESIGNATION LETTER FROM THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DATED JUNE 13, 1971 TO GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON
My dear Commander-in-Chief, You will recall that in a statement made by me and published in the SUNDAY TIMES of…
Comprehensive History of APC Formation-
The APC’s formation was the product of structured negotiations, consensus, and formal agreements rooted in years of dialogue among progressive…
Awolowo’s Letter To Richest Ijebu Man In 1943 Seeking For Educational Loan
By Agbonmagbe Kazeem AWOLOWO SPEAKS *** Please read the letter below, by Chief Awolowo requesting for an education loan from…
The Colonial Invention of Tribes in Africa
The colonial invention of tribes was not a reflection of Africa’s organic cultural realities but a deliberate strategy to divide,…
HISTORY OF NIGERIA: From where did we take our name?
by Agbonmagbe Kazeem The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly…
Were We Once the Same?
Taken together, Udobong’s perspective and Equiano’s testimony invite us to reflect on whether the distinctions we now emphasize were once…
Anioma Identity and the Interwoven Roots of Igala, Benin, and Igbo Heritage
The Anioma identity, like many others in Nigeria, is a tapestry woven from diverse threads—Igala, Benin, Igbo, and beyond. Recognizing…
Dialogue on Anioma Identity: Between Igbo Heritage and Benin Roots
The dialogue reflects the complexity of identity and belonging among the Anioma people. While some embrace their Igbo heritage, others…
Christianity, Slavery, and Jurisprudence in the Americas
Christianity’s institutional support for slavery, reinforced by selective biblical interpretation, provided moral and legal cover for centuries of oppression. The…
Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign: France’s Failed Imperial Dream-
Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition was a bold but ultimately doomed attempt to challenge Britain’s supremacy in Asia and Africa. While it…
