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We're making Nigerian history accessible by digitising old newspapers.
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Since independence 65 years ago, 14 Nigerian leaders have addressed the nation in Independence Day speeches. We tracked down every single speech, except 1961, and you can now read all 158,000+ words on our website. Which year are you most curious about? https://t.co/m6cSbF0Znx
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You can find 65 years of Independence Day speeches here.
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“Lagos Tackles Traffic Gridlocks” — P.M. News, 2009 “Road traffic gridlock in the city is a result of the population explosion, as Nigerians and other foreign nationals throng to Lagos in search of greener pastures. 18 million people currently reside in Lagos and the figure is
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In 1995, nine Ogoni activists were executed for standing up to powerful interests. Their deaths sparked outrage across Nigeria and the world. This week on Previously in Nigeria…
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In 1995, nine Ogoni activists were executed for standing up to powerful interests. Their deaths sparked outrage across Nigeria and the world. This week on Previously in Nigeria…
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“Ayuba Breaks New Grounds” — P.M. News, 2000 “The act, whose weekly show in Jabita Hotel is being regarded as the most exciting for now in Lagos music circles, now charges as high as N500 for fans to enjoy his music. Despite the high fee, the Fuji act has not ceased to attract
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"Flying Eagles Abandoned In Camp" — P.M. News, 2000 Members of the team who have been in camp since last in preparation for this week’s 8-Nation Invitational Tournament in Benin Republic have not been paid their allowances.”
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“We Have Successfully Beautified Lagos - Bello” — P.M. News, 2004 “Bello said that despite the limited resources at the disposal of the state and the growing population as well as the people’s attitude, the state had been able to de-flood many areas, compared to what the state
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In 2009, Tuface was named Nigeria’s most handsome musician after outshining 14 others, including Adewale Ayuba, Darey Art-Alade, Banky W, and D’banj. Organisers said his outstanding features included his height, sexy lips, eyes, and body frame. Source: P.M. News
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For Daniel Amokachi, his father wanted him to study law in Houston. He got a scholarship, went, then dropped out after three months. Football took over, and the rest, as they say, became history.
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Cerelac babies of 1987, where are you now? Did you pass the Cerelac tradition on, or did it stop with your generation? Source: Quality
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“Jumbo Salary Package: Workers Attack Abacha’s Teacher” — P.M. News, 1998 “The commissioner argued that the Kano State government will be unable to pay its workers the new salary package due to dwindling financial resources. The workers considered his comment as anti-labour and
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Ken Saro-Wiwa is best known for his activism and execution under the Abacha regime in 1995, but his influence as a writer and television producer was no less profound. His 1985 novel, Sozaboy, broke literary ground with its blend of Pidgin and English, telling the story of a
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"All of us have a choice: to make our children safe in the world or to make the world safe for our children, and there are implications to that." - Ken Saro-Wiwa 29 years ago today, Sani Abacha's regime executed nine environmental activists: the Ogoni Nine. Source: P.M. News
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“Loot Recovery Latest: Abacha’s N190b Frozen” — P.M. News, 2000 “Contracts valued at N230b awarded to the children of late Gen. Abacha were not executed while the money was diverted into their accounts both at home and abroad.”
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It’s Monday, and in 1966, Millie already had the energy figured out. Source: DRUM
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“Forgery Allegation: My Case - Senator Bola Tinubu” — P.M. News, 1999 “Expressing disgust for those carrying out the campaign of calumny against him, Tinubu said they do not seem to know who they are dealing with. “They do not know I am not just a graduate, a chattered
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A Maltina ad from 1993: mother, son, daughter, and a promise of care. It’s the kind of image that holds time still long enough for you to ask: where are they now, and what does care look like today? Source: Newswatch
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“APGA Knocks Out Ngige - As Tribunal Cancels Anambra Election” — P.M. News, 2005 “Obi claimed that Ngige did not win the election fairly as it was marred by irregularities and large scale rigging.”
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“Turbans, Simply Chic” — P.M. News, 2004 “Turbans were fashionable for full dress occasions as early as the 15th century. The turbans which come in various soft fabrics can be worn to any occasion, depending on how simple or wacky the turban is designed.”
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