Tag: Yoruba people
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Modupe Onitiri-Abiola Declares Independence and Forms ‘Yoruba Army
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In a bold move that has captured both Nigerian attention and international concern, Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, the widow of the late MKO Abiola, has declared the secession of the Yoruba states from Nigeria, forming what she calls the “Sovereign Democratic Republic of Yoruba.” This proclamation was announced during a passionate rally…
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The Arrest of Yoruba Nation Agitators: An In-Depth Look at the Social Impact and Implications
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Yoruba Nation Agitators-On the morning of April 13, 2024, an alarming event unfolded at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan. A group of individuals, identified as Yoruba nation agitators, attempted to invade the secretariat. Dressed in military camouflage and armed with an array of weapons including cutlasses, pump…
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Taiwo Akinkunmi – The Designer of Nigeria’s National Flag
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Birth and Early Life Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, a distinguished figure in Nigerian history, was born on May 10, 1936, in the town of Owu, situated in the heart of Abeokuta, Ogun state. Fate bestowed upon him a unique beginning as he arrived into the world as a twin. His early…