Life and Achievement of Political Icon, Michael Okpara

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Michael Okpara, Ohuhu-Igbo, was born on December 25, 1920 in Umuegwu Okpuala, Ohuhu State, Umuahia Region, now Abia State, Nigeria and died on December 17, 1984 (aged 63). Nigerian politician and Prime Minister of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic from 1959 to 1966. At 39, he was the country’s youngest prime minister. He was a strong advocate of what he called “pragmatic socialism” and believed that land reform was crucial to Nigeria’s ultimate success. Although he was the son of a laborer, he was able…

History of Muhammadu Buhari in the Military, His Appointments and Commissioning.

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Counter-coup in the North of July 28, 1966. Lieutenant Muhammadu Buhari was one of the participants in the “July Revenge” or the so-called “counter-coup” led by Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Muhammed, who overthrew and murdered the first suicides. Coup. ” proclaimed the Nigerian military head of state, General Aguiyi Ironsi, who took over the leadership of the Nigerian government after the failed coup attempt of January 15, 1966 that overthrew Nigeria’s elected parliamentary government (also known as the First Republic). Other participants in the July 28, 1966 coup attempt included: Lieutenant Sani Abacha, Lieutenant Ibrahim Babangida, Major Theophilus Danjuma, Lieutenant Ibrahim Bako and others. The coup was a response to the January coup in which a group of mostly Igbo…

Sad Demise of Sir Ladoke Akintola’s Son.

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On April 29, 1964, thirteen-year-old Tokunbo Akanni Akintola, accompanied by his mother Faderera Akintola and a group of ambassadors, became the first black boy to attend “Britain’s most famous private school,” Eton College. He was 13 years old and the first black person to be accepted into a prestigious private college. But death had another plan. In 1973, four years after leaving Eton, Tokunbo died. He was the son of Ladoke Akintola

Rare Picture of Archbishop Benson Idahosa and Pastor EA Adeboye

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Born Benson Andrew Idahosa (September 11, 1938 – March 12, 1998), he was a charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He is the founder of the Church of God Mission International. Archbishop Benson Idahosa was widely regarded as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria. Idahosa is the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His only son, Msgr. FEB Idahosa’s current positions include President of BIU, Founder and President of Big Ben Children’s Hospital and Vice President of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute. Idahosa died on…

Listen Asanlaye – Gbenga Adeboye Comedy

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Gbenga Adeboye, popularly known as Funwontan, was a legendary comedian, presenter and radio presenter who ruled the radio space at its peak. He was born on September 30, 1959 in Odeomu, a town in Osun State, Nigeria. In the early 1980s, he was given the nickname Funwontan thanks to a broadcast on Radio Lagos. Other notable nicknames of Gbenga Adeboye include Alaye mi Gbengulo, Abefe, Alhaji Pastor Oluwo, Jengbetiele and Itu baba Ita.   https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gbenga-Adeboye-Asanlaye-OldNaija.com_.mp3 Between 1990 and 2003 he released a total of six albums. His style consisted of composing songs on one…

Money For Hand, Back For Ground – Orlando Owoh

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“Money For Hand, Back For Ground” is one of the late Dr.’s many masterpieces. Orlando Owoh, a prolific and renowned musician who composed a style of music called “Toye” during his lifetime. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OLANDO-MONEY-FOR-HAND.mp3 You can download more of Orlando Owoh’s songs here. You can also download many other Nigerian old school songs (1960-2003) here and old school hip hop music here. Click here to download all Nigerian throwback songs.

Enjoy Fuji Musician, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s Songs

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Listen to the best Fuji music without limits. It is no news that Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, better known as Barrister or Ayinde Barrister, was a big fish in the world of Fuji music. In fact, he is considered a pioneer of Fuji and Wéré music. Since her first foray into music in 1965, Ayinde Barrister has added more than 70 albums to her success. We have compiled the best Ayinde Barrister songs for…

Enjoy ”Kolomental” From the Early 2000s by Faze.

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“Kolomental” was included on Faze’s 2006 album “Independent” and remains one of his biggest hits to this day. This song made Nigerians dance wildly in 2006, 2007 and the following years. Faze is a popular Nigerian singer who was a member of the now defunct trio Plantashun Boiz which included 2face Idibia and Blackface. Below you can stream and download Kolomental Mp3 by Faze. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Faze_-_Kolomental_africadjpool.com_.mp3 If you enjoyed this throwback, drop comment and don’t forget to share.

Biography of Taxi Driver Crooner, Bobby Benson.

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Who was Bobby Benson? Bernard Olabinjo Benson, popularly known as Bobby Benson, was a famous Nigerian artist and musician from the 1950s until his death in 1983. He was born on April 11, 1922 in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He learned to sew in high school and tried professional boxing for a while after graduating. He was also a merchant marine sailor. If Bobby Benson’s “Taxi Driver” plays on your stereo as you frantically scan radio stations for traffic information on a hot Monday afternoon in Lagos, you’d be forgiven…

Listen to the Best of Orlando Owoh Mixtape

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Are you looking for a place to listen to the Best of Orlando Owoh Mixtape in MP3 format? You are right here! Dr. Orlando Owoh was a prolific and famous Nigerian musician who created a style of music called “Toye” during his lifetime. Mixtape. This Best of Orlando Owoh is a collection of Orlando Owoh’s albums and live performances. You can also download Orlando Owoh songs (individual tracks) here. https://www.naijadjmixtape.com/dlcdnv1/Chief%20Orlando%20Owoh%20Mix-www.NaijaDjMixtapes.com.mp3 Tracklist Iyawo Olele Medley 1 Aiye Nyi Lo…

Understanding the Concept of Legitimacy in Government

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Many people believe that a government based on coercion (military rule) cannot find legitimacy. However, the military can enjoy legitimacy by implementing popular government policies. In a legal government, obedience is based not on fear of punishment but on loyalty to the sovereign and the state. Factors that determine the legitimacy of the government The following factors show how a government can be legitimate. 1.Free and fair elections: Elections are the most common method of appointing a government in a democratic country. When a government is formed after free and fair elections, it has the people’s mandate to govern it. 2. Good Governance – When the government…

Get a Full Grasp of Government As An Institution of the State

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Government as an institution of the state can be defined as the “machinery” created by the state to maintain order in the state, regulate its affairs and manage its various functions and responsibilities. Bringing people together to live in society leads to the need to create an organization (government) that will deal with the administration of society. If a state existed without this type of organism (government), such a state would be said to be anarchy. The government as a state institution consists of three organs: 1. Executive branch: This body formulates guidelines and implements them 2.Legislature: This body makes the law 3- Judicial power – The judicial power is the body that interprets the law. *Government as an art of government Government is defined as the art of…

A General Overview of a State and its Features

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What is a State? A state can be defined as a collection of politically organized people living in a specific geographical unit and having an organized and legitimate government (Dibie, 2008). In order to exercise its sovereignty within its territory, a state must be free from any form of external control. It is important to note that a state is different from a kingdom and an empire. Nigeria is an example of a state while Benin is a good example of a kingdom. For a state to exist, it must have the following properties. Features of a State 1. Population – Without…

Outcome of the Ibadan Constitutional Conference of 1950

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On January 9, 1950, delegates from the Northern, Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria met in Ibadan to discuss issues relating to the new constitution that Sir Macpherson was preparing (the Macpherson Constitution of 1951). The conference was held as part of Sir Macpherson’s efforts to have his own acceptable constitution, as opposed to the previous ones (the Clifford Constitution of 1922 and the Richards Constitution of 1946) which Nigerians believed had been imposed on them. The conference was chaired by Sir Gerald Howe, the then Attorney-General. At the 1950 Ibadan Conference, several issues relating to the political administration of Nigeria, the system of…

Origin and Influence of the West African Student Union( WASU) on the Diaspora Students in 1925.

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The West African Students’ Union (WASU) was founded in London on August 7, 1925 by a group of twenty-one law students led by Ladipo Solanke and Herbert Bankole Bright. WASU was a West African student association based in London whose aim was to promote policy research and unite West Africans abroad. The WASU’s main goals were to fight for the independence of West African countries and to end the racial discrimination that was at its peak at that time. The West African Students’ Union grew out of the activities of earlier student organizations such as…

Meet the 33 Ministers of the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Administration

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This is the list of ministers during the administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. * Agric and Natural Resources (State)- Bukar Tijani- Borno * Attorney General- Justice Mohammed Bello Adoke- Kogi * Aviation- Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi- Anambra * Defence Bello H. Mohammed- Kebbi * Defence (State)Erelu Olusola Obada- Osun * Education- Ruqayyatu Rufai- Jigawa *FCT (State)- Olajumoke…

Meet the Prolific Ministers of the Buhari Administration

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Below is a list of ministers in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari (2015). 1. Heineken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa)- Minister of State, Agriculture 2. Aisha Abubakar (Sokoto)- Minister of State, Trade & Investment 3. Abdulrahman Dambazau (Kano)- Minister of Interior 5. Chris Ngige (Anambra)- Minister of Labour & Employment 6. Sen Hadi Sirika (Katsina)- Minister of State, Aviation 7. Prof Anthony…

International Stadiums in Nigeria

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Here is a list of the Standard International Stadiums in Nigeria, their locations, capacity and the years they were built… NAME | LOCATION | CAPACITY | YEAR * Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium | Enugu | 22,000 | 1959 * Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formally Liberty Stadium until 2010) | Ibadan | 25,000 | 1960 * Ogbe Stadium (also Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium) | Benin…