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To the rank-and-file Biafran soldiers and civilians, he was "Hannibal" a fearless, bulletproof folk hero who rushed toward the frontlines when trained officers hesitated. To the regular Biafran High Command men who had formal military training in the Nigerian Army before the 1967 secession he was a loose cannon, a publicity hound, and an absolute nightmare of a disciplinarian.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently delivered a masterclass in presidential fatalism. In his own words:
Nzeogwu's radical approach and controversial actions during the coup have left an indelible mark on Nigeria's history, sparking debates about leadership and loyalty.
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, is a city shaped by waves of migration, colonial contact, indigenous kingdoms, and local lore. The names of its …Origin of the Names of Important Areas in Lagos: A Cultural and Historical Exploration
Chief Agho Ogbedeoyo the Obaseki Of Benin, acted as the Oba of Benin during the interregnum, 1897-1914 As Head of Administration when Oba Ovonramwen was exiled. He was the great great grand son of the Obi of Nsukwa, in the now Aniocha region of the Delta State of Nigeria. The first Obi of Nsukwa himself …
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Centre for Nigeria Progress 