Lord Frederick Lugard was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor-General of Nigeria. Born on January 22, 1858, Lugard had a profound influence on the political landscape of colonial Africa. His work in Nigeria left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. Before 1914, Nigeria was divided into two separate protectorates: the Northern …
Jimoh Buraimoh is a celebrated Yoruba Nigerian artist renowned for his intricate bead paintings that beautifully reflect Yoruba culture. His work is a testament to the rich artistic heritage and vibrant traditions of the Yoruba people. Born in 1943 in Osogbo, Nigeria, Jimoh Buraimoh is one of the pioneers of contemporary African art. He began …
The terms “security breach” and “coup scare” have become topical in recent weeks. Normally I do not muse about current or very recent events but the webmaster has asked that I put things in perspective for readers. Therefore, I shall reflect on these issues and muse over some of the more curious elements in the …
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 …
An Overview of the Evolution of the Nigerian Army Read More »
MAJOR GENERAL MAMMAN VATSA Major General Mamman Vatsa was born on Dec 3, 1940. After attending secondary school at the Government Secondary School Bida, Niger State, he joined the Nigerian Army on the December 10, 1962. Following preparatory training at the Nigerian Military Training College in Kaduna, he was sent to the Indian Military Academy. …
The Vatsa Conspiracy (Part 2) – Some Biosketches Read More »
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 …
