Nigeria's security czar pulled a mobile phone from his white gown to show a video of a man with his head wrapped in a full turban. Addressing the camera somewhere in the scrubby badlands of northern Nigeria, the figure made a statement from behind mirrored goggles. "This is one of the biggest bandits," National Security Adviser …
What is Osu? By Dr Michael Odijie
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 …
Nigerian singer, actor and activist Onyeka Onwenu dies aged 72 by Eromo Egbejule
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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List of all the ethnic nations in Nigeria.
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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Major Gideon Orkar’s Speech:Failed Coup Attempt of 22ndApril 1990
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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Centre for Nigeria Progress 