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This is a story of how the Ogbunigwe bomb was created as an emergency bomb by the Biafran side during the Nigeria civil war, is beautifully captured here in this series of tweets, take a read: https://twitter.com/okwuohq/status/1673005433278156810   In 1967 a civil war that lasted three years broke out in Nigeria. This war will not only destroy the lives and property of the nation but will go on to break trust, peaceful coexistence and impend national growth. 60 years plus, Nigeria still hasn’t moved on from the leftovers of that war. The Igbo-speaking people of south-eastern Nigeria wanted a new country, called Biafra but the national government opposed it, and a military invasion was carried out which resulted in a full-fleshed war.

 Nigeria, a nation in West Africa, is endowed with a variety of people, rich cultural legacy, and an abundance of natural resources. However, despite its enormous potential, Nigeria has consistently struggled with a problem that has stymied its development: inadequate leadership. The nation has suffered from the effects of poor leadership and corrupt behaviour for decades, which have led to socioeconomic problems, political instability, and stunted progress. Nigeria's colonial background can be blamed for the country's subpar leadership. The nation faced the problem of creating a national identity and regulating a diverse and multiethnic population after winning independence from British sovereignty in 1960. Military takeovers and civilian governments alternated frequently throughout the early years of independence, creating political instability and a lack of consistency in rule. Corruption is one of the major problems hindering Nigeria's growth. Public monies have been di...

Nigeria, a nation with a diverse population history and a rich cultural heritage, has faced several difficulties that have prompted people to seek asylum and refuge within its boundaries. Nigeria has developed into a complex landscape where people seek safety and shelter, from internal displacement brought on by wars and bloodshed to emigration brought on by economic hardship and environmental causes. In addition to outlining the potential for support and solutions, this essay examines the concerns surrounding asylum and refuge in Nigeria, offering light on the difficulties experienced by both the displaced and the Nigerian government. This has been on since the 1800s, as this article https://ageofrevolutions.com/2023/06/26/tropes-of-asylum-and-refuge-deportations-across-nigerian-lands-1800-1852/  explicitly writes about this trend. Internal displacement is one of the main causes of asylum and refuge in Nigeria. People have been displaced in large numbers within their own cou...

  Introduction Numerous issues, including as political unpredictability, economic inequalities, and social inequity, have tainted Africa's past. The unwholesome relationship that some multinational firms and governmental organisations have developed is one unpleasant factor that has added to the plight of the people in Africa. This essay sheds light on the troubling practise of governments and companies working together to subjugate Africans. The exploitation of resources, disdain for human rights, and continuation of poverty on the continent are the results of this cooperation, which was motivated by greed and power. The Extraction of Natural Resources Africa is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, from minerals and oil to lush plains. To access these resources, multinational firms frequently engage into lucrative agreements with governments. These businesses frequently ignore the environmental consequences of their operations in the name of profits, which results in de...

  A series of large-scale rallies against police brutality in Nigeria with the hashtag #EndSARS. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an infamous division of the Nigerian Police with a lengthy history of mistreating Nigerian civilians, is to be disbanded, according to the government. The hashtag #EndSARS, which was used in a 2017 Twitter campaign to call for the Nigerian government to dissolve the unit, served as the inspiration for the protest's name. Following a resurgence in October 2020 in response to further discoveries of the unit's abuses, large-scale protests took place across all of Nigeria's major cities, accompanied by vehement criticism on social media. On Twitter alone, there have been about 28 million tweets with the hashtag.  In several major cities throughout the world, Nigerians in the diaspora and supporters held solidarity protests and demonstrations. The protests are notable for being supported by a completely youthful Nigerian audience. Given the extr...

One of the most fascinating aspects of Great Britain is its architecture. The modesty on which it is built, its simple, plain, and yet bold and magnificent in performance. So effective that it proceeds for hundreds of years yet still stands tall. From Train Stations to Roads, and streets even to their living rooms. This post shows some pictorial evidence of British beauty in architectural style, a very unique branch of British culture.                                                                                Great Portland Street                                                        ...

The Emirates Stadium was experiencing one of its disappointing afternoons which was customary, during Unai Emery’s second season at the club. Crystal Palace were visiting on a cold Sunday in October and Arsenal had just thrown away a 2:0 lead. In the 61st minute of the game, the stadium erupted in boos and jeers. Whilst, boos and jeers are usual characteristics of football fans, what wasn’t usual about these boos and jeers at this time was that they were coming from Arsenal fans and directed towards their captain Granit Xhaka, who was about to be substituted after a dismal performance. In response, Granit Xhaka waved his hands at the crowd, cupping his ears towards them, and mouthed some words, while making his way down the tunnel, he rejected a handshake from his manager, took off his jersey, and stormed in. The moment ushers in the death of love between Arsenal, Fans, and Xhaka, acrimony arose, although Xhaka tendered an apology a few hours later but, it was too late, too little, act...

 There was once a country called Zakiam in the vast and varied continent of Africa. Its inhabitants had a positive outlook and big ambitions for the future. However, a web of corruption and greed flourished inside the corridors of power buried beneath the impressive façade of development and unification. President Zakairaya was a charming politician who governed Zakiam with an iron fist and a silver tongue. He spoke of openness, progress, and a better future, but in practice, he and his inner circle were stealing from the nation's coffers for their own advantage. The judiciary, legislature, and media were all under the authority of President Zakairaya and his supporters since corruption permeated the whole system. There was once a country called Zakiam in the wide and varied continent of Africa. Its inhabitants had a positive outlook and big ambitions for the future. However, a web of corruption and greed flourished inside the corridors of power buried beneath the impressive façade...