Since gaining independence in 1960, we have seen the rise and fall of several military regimes. Each of these interventions altered the direction of Nigeria as a country, but few days were as dark or […]
On the 15th of January, 1966, Nigeria witnessed her first military coup d’état in which notable politicians were killed. Among those who were killed was the first and only Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar […]
Who Was Victor Banjo And What Landed Him In Prison? Lt. Colonel Victor Banjo was a gallant Nigerian military officer who was active from 1953 till his death in 1967 during the Nigerian civil war. […]
Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, a politically and socially active woman during her days, was the beautiful wife of late business mogul and respected politician, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Her struggles, efforts and the tireless support […]
On the 29th of July, 1966, Major General Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi was killed in Ibadan alongside the Military Governor of the Western Region, Adekunle Fajuyi, during a counter-coup. Below is an account of how the […]
Below is the full text of that historic speech by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, announcing the first military coup in Nigeria. This speech gave many Nigerians their first glimpse into the motivations behind the coup. […]
On the 15th of January, 1966, the first coup in Nigeria was staged by a group of Nigerian soldiers led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu. The bloody coup which toppled the democratic government of Sir […]
Pa Adama Aduku was born in 1918 in the suburb of present-day Kogi state. He joined the Nigerian Military in 1942 when he was just 24. Pa Aduku joined the Nigerian contingent fighting for the […]
The nation was thrown into turmoil on the 13th of February, 1976 after the Head of State and Chief Commander of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, was assassinated in Lagos during […]
A Nigerian foreign policy expert has raised concerns that Nigeria could face future military pressure from the United States following tensions involving Iran. The warning was issued by Prof. Femi Otubanjo, a Research Professor at […]