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Tafawa Balewa and Nigeria's Early Battle Against Apartheid

A 1961 Cabinet Office letter reveals Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's firm commitment to confronting apartheid and advancing African liberation.

Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min

Unpacking David Hundeyin's Pan-African Manifesto: Historical Debt, Memory, and the Reclaiming of Nigeria's Dignity

Investigative journalist David Hundeyin's provocative viral commentary has ignited a fierce debate across digital spaces, confronting modern Afrophobia with a sharp, unfiltered recount of 20th-century geopolitical history.

Sep 3, 2026 · 6 min

The Last of the Federales: Who Are the "Federal Boys" of Nigeria?

Writer Abiodun Abidoye introduces the Federales — a fading generation born of two capitals, insiders of the state machine, and the quiet patriots woven into the fabric of Lagos and Abuja.

Jul 16, 2026 · 6 min

Remembering Nelson Mandela Today

I called a car hire service also got a bonus luckily as he humbly guided me through the streets of Houghton estate. The night before, former President Zuma had announced the passing of Madiba on State TV.

Jul 17, 2020 · 3 min

Africa’s resistance against European Imperialism – The Battle of Adwa

Africa’s resistance against European Imperialism – The Battle of Adwa Exactly one hundred and twenty-four years ago on the 1st of March 1896, the Ethiopian army of Emperor Menelik II and Italian forces clashed in Adwa about 1000 km north of Addis Ababa. This victory ensured the sovereignty of Ethiopia against an Italian conquest geared towards […]

Mar 2, 2020 · 3 min