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The legacy of the Osu practice of modern slavery in west Africa and the discrimination and social exclusion still faced by the descendants of past Osu today. Osu is a traditional practice in the Igbo region, in south-eastern Nigeria. In the past, Osu involved dedicating individuals to local deities, “transforming” them into slaves of the …
Nicknamed the ‘Elegant Stallion’, the revered star died after performing at a private party in Lagos Onyeka Onwenu, the singer, actor, broadcaster and activist whose love ballads and songs about women’s rights were a soothing balm during Nigeria’s rocky 1980s and earned her the nickname “Elegant Stallion”, has died at 72. She had just finished …
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Abayon Cross River State Abua (Odual) Rivers State Achipa (Achipawa) Kebbi State Adim Cross River State Adun Cross River State Affade Yobe State Afizere Plateau State Afo Plateau State Agbo Cross River State Akaju-Ndem (Akajuk) Cross River State Akweya-Yachi Benue State Alago (Arago) Plateau State Amo Plateau State Anaguta Plateau State Anang Akwa Ibom State …
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Sunday, April 22, 1990: Early morning coup announcement speech by Major Gideon Orkar Major Gideon Gwaza Orkar (October 4, 1952 – July 27, 1990) Fellow Nigerian Citizens,On behalf of the patriotic and well-meaning peoples of the Middle Belt and the southern parts of this country, I , Major Gideon Orkar, wish to happily inform you …
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“Republicans don’t have a Trump problem. They have a voter problem.” Getty; The Atlantic The GOP is in a strange place. After falling short of expectations in the midterms, some Republicans blame Donald Trump, and some want to anoint a challenger for 2024. But with Trump already announced and a GOP-controlled House set to spend two years …
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