Tracing the roots of Boris Johnson (video)
Before the Nigeria war – Source: Reuters
Lt. Col Murtala Muhammed, Lt. Col Yakubu Gowon (new Head of State), and Obafemi Awolowo after Gowon's regime released Awolowo from Calabar Prison in August 1966. Background: Obafemi Awolowo was convicted for treason and jailed (in 1964) for conspiring with the Kwame Nkrumah government to overthrow the Nigerian government under Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa. On …
Conflict in Nigeria Is More Complicated Than “Christians vs. Muslims” Jack McCaslin
An article from Fox News recently called attention to the killing of Christians in Nigeria by comparing it to the deadly Easter Sunday suicide bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. According to the article, the attacks “highlight the dangers that remain from asymmetric terrorism and violence against Christians in ethnically and religiously divided societies.” …
Preaching, Power, and Private Jets in Nigeria by John Campbell
A brief clip in Sahara Reporters brings to mind the wealth and influence of a group of Pentecostal preachers in Nigeria. The outlet states that Apostle Johnson Suleiman, a televangelist and the head of Omega Fire Ministries, recently acquired his first private jet. In addition to congregations all over Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, Omega Fire …
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History lesson
It was the first day of the session and a new direct entry student, Mensah, a Ghanaian, joined the class in one of Nigeria's universities. The Lecturer said, "let's begin by reviewing some Nigerian history." The Lecturer asked who said, "I shall return to die in the land of my fathers?" She saw a sea …
Centre for Nigeria Progress 