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 […]
Death didn’t stop Ojukwu, Ademulegun
Col. Ahmed Taiwo spoke the minds of many when questioned on why he joined the Army, 12 years after his father was assassinated by soldiers of the 26 Brigade, Ilorin, led by Major Kephas Kolo Gagara.
Jonah in belly of Bayelsans
Our political space is full of ill prepared humans who at best should not be allowed near government. The result is what we see every day, giant of Africa under the control of quasi leaders.
Anuku, just like Bisalla
Perhaps not many know that Biafra’s Chief of Naval Staff, Captain Wilfred Anuku, also fought the civil war as an Army GOC. That was also similar to the role played by Col. Iliya Bisalla on the Nigerian side. From Chief of Army Staff, he ended up as a GOC.
Biafra consumed three service chiefs
War is indeed, a series of surprises even as yesterday marked 52 years since the declaration of Biafra which culminated in a bloody war that took the lives of three service chiefs.
Between Onwuatuegwu and Dimka
Finally, the mystery surrounding Tim Ifeanyi Onwutuegwu’s death was solved by a Biafran veteran who sent me a text identifying Bukar Suka Dimka as the man who did it, and in Afikpo of all places.
