Henry Nwosu’s Aguda bomb, by Emeka Obasi
Bombs tormented Henry Onyemanze Nwosu all through the Civil War years while his family sought refuge in Biafra. As hostilities ceased in 1970, they relocated to Lagos to begin a new life. When the footballer started his career, Aguda Bombers was an attraction. By 1972, Nwosu was playing for Aguda Bombers, a youth team. That was how […]
Biafra didn’t kill Adaka Boro!
For 50 years circumstances surrounding the death of Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro remain in the realm of mystery. Someday, the globe will get to know the truth for there is nothing hidden under the sun.
Between Ifeajuna and Kotoka
They played prominent roles in truncating democracy through the barrel of the gun and bore the same first name. Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna of Nigeria and Ghana’s Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka.
Bamigboye’s handshake across the East
He was appointed Military Governor of West Central State in May 1967, and shortly after Maj. David Lasisi Bamigboye, took oath of office, the name changed to Kwara.
OSUN 2018: Ndigbo versus Adeoti
Like fish out of water, Alhaji Moshood Olalekan Osuolale Adeoti, buried his political career at the Channels Television debate for those eyeing the Osun State Government House.
Enyimba and S/Africa , Congo jinx
They are jinx breakers, Enyimba. They brought the CAF Champions League in 2003, a feat that eluded Nigeria for 35 years with four grand finale disappointment. All 16 teams before them failed.
Kofi Annan, our great in-law
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, must be briefing the President on Nigeria’s role in the funeral of former United Nations Secretary General, Koffi Annan. He was not just Ghanaian and world figure, the man was one of us.
Nzegwu: First Nigerian military pilot
Theophilus Enwezor Nzegwu is not often mentioned by Nigerians who are more familiar with the name Chukwuma Patrick Nzeogwu. They were majors in 1966, one from Onitsha, the other from Okpanam. Both were commissioned in 1959 and died on July 29.
Yes, Ironsi toppled young Majors
Many still dismiss General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi as a tally clerk, lucky to be picked as Nigeria’s First indigenous Army Chief who subsequently became First military leader on a platter of gold.
Why Zik escaped death in 1966
Major Abraham Eghagha got me thinking about President Nnamdi Azikiwe’s role in the January 15, 1966 military intervention. He was reacting to my piece on Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu. That was in April 2017.
Ademoyega: Leader of first coup
Historian in the saddle, undetected by history. Trained by the Brits, full of revolutionary energy. It is strange we are yet to see Major Adewale Ademoyega as the brain behind the January 15, 1966 coup d’etat.
