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 […]
Before we crucify Akinrinade
This soldier is different even if in the Army you are paid to kill or get killed. Lt. General Julius Alani Ipoola Akinrinade deserves recognition as an officer who tried as much as possible to keep to the rules of engagement during the Civil War.
Still on East–West handshake
The former President has a son from an Igbo woman. She is from the Amadi family of Uratta, Owerri. OBJ joined the Army same day as Lt. Col. Patrick Chiedu Amadi.
How Orka’s soldiers said bye
Death is no doubt an inevitable end. We shall all go to meet our creator, someday. Some see death coming, many go without any signs. A few face death. September 13, 1990 is one day I will not forget in a hurry.
When intelligence failed Nzeogwu
It is nearly 50 years since Chukwuma Patrick Nzeogwu exited this world in an ambush around the Nsukka axis during the early months of the Civil War. The young army Major made headlines following the first military coup d’etat of January 15, 1966 which his group codenamed Operation Damissa.
