Tag: The Nigerian-Biafran War
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1966 Coup: 58 Years Later, Debunking Misconceptions
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The 1966 coup, which shook Nigeria, occurred 58 years ago, yet misconceptions about its origins persist. The recent denial by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, regarding allegations that Igbo people were responsible for the coup underscores the need to clarify historical truths. The coup, which began…
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How the Igbo Pogroms Led to the Biafra War
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The Igbo pogroms of the 1960s, marked by a series of massacres against Igbo and other southern Nigerian communities, were a pivotal moment in Nigerian history, ultimately leading to the declaration of the Republic of Biafra and the Nigerian Civil War. The violence, which began in May 1966 and escalated…
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1968 Frankfurt Demonstration for Biafra: A Moment of Solidarity (Video)
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Biafra-In August 1968, in front of St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt, Germany, a group staged a demonstration in support of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War. Donations were collected, and a silent march in Bonn further highlighted the cause. Watch the historic footage below Let’s honor this moment of solidarity…
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Nigeria’s Independence Day – More than a Parade, Less Than a Party
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Nigeria’s Witty Ascent to True Independence Nigeria’s Independence Day, an occasion marked by the resounding beats of patriotic parades and the anticipation of celebratory gatherings, holds a unique place in the nation’s collective consciousness. Yet, beyond the rhythmic cadence of marching feet and the fleeting joy of festive parties, lies…
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The Nigeria-Biafra civil war
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Nigeria-Biafra civil war :Causes, Aburi Accord, and International Influences On the early hours of 6 July 1967, the Nigerian-Biafran War commenced as Nigerian Federal troops advanced into Biafra, Nsukka. While some attribute the war to the 1966 coup, it is important to understand that the coup and subsequent events were…