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The Orkar Coup of April 22, 1990
According to Babangida, Omowa evacuated him via a secret channel to a location (ostensibly a private residence in Surulere) where he stayed for some days while the heat remained. Babangida did not shed light on other accounts that he was physically knocked down or grabbed, smuggled via the Ribadu back gate and maze of adjoining…
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The Bakassi Story – Part 2: 1950 -75
In the first installment titled “The Bakassi Story”, we reviewed a very brief summary of the history of the dispute starting from the Treaty between England and Old Calabar in 1884 all the way through to the ICJ judgement of October 10, 2002. Those who want more information about the fall of Calabar should consult “Politics…
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THE VATSA CONSPIRACY
In Nigeria, beginning in the wee hours of December 17th, 1985 and extending for the next two weeks, over one hundred airforce, army and naval officers were arrested en masse for allegedly plotting to overthrow the 4 month old government of Major General Ibrahim Babangida who had himself come to power on August 27, 1985 in a…
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An Overview of the Evolution of the Nigerian Army
Following a naval bombardment on December 26 and 27, 1851, motivated by Britain’s desire for a share of regional trade, Lagos was brought under British gunboat influence. The opportunity for Britain to do this was partially created by a dispute between elements of the Lagos traditional ruling House (Kosoko and Akitoye). When Kosoko (who was…
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The Bakassi Story – Part 1
1. When the Obong of Calabar signed a “Treaty of Protection” with Britain on September 10, 1884 Britain agreed to “extend its protection” to the Obong and his Chiefs. The Obong agreed and promised to refrain from entering into any agreements or treaties with foreign nations or Powers without the prior approval of the British…
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Nowamagbe Austin Omoigui: 1959-2021
Dr. Nowamagbe Austin Omoigui, pre-eminent interventional cardiologist in Columbia, South Carolina and foremost Nigerian-American civil-military historian, shed his earthly bonds and was called to the Lord on April 18, 2021. Preceded in passing by his beloved mother, Mrs. Grace Onaiwu Omoigui, Dr. Omoigui is survived by his wife Moira Omoigui, their children (Ikpomwosa Omoigui, Ighiwiyisi…
