Exile of General Yakubu Gowon and His Acquisition of a Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Warwick.
On July 29, 1975, a group of officers led by Colonel Joe Nanven Garba proclaimed Gowon’s overthrow when he was…
September 3, 2024
The Sequence of Leadership Among Three Childhood Friends Turned Military Generals
It’s interesting to see how three childhood pals took turns being in charge. After General Muhammadu Buhari was overthrown in…
Remembering an Icon, Margaret Ekpo, A Trailblazing and Advocate For Women’s Rights
One of the most important figures in Nigerian and African history is Chief Margaret Ekpo, a trailblazing advocate for women’s…
Remembering the Iconic Victor Efosa Uwaifo MON From the 1970s
Known by most as Guitar Boy, Professor Victor Uwaifo was one of the most well-known musicians in Africa. He was…