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okwuid · 2 years

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The Ekumeku Movement Explained

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How this Igbo group resisted British domination for 30 years During Britain’s colonisation of Nigeria, one of the most prolonged and drawn-out conflicts was against the Ekumeku. A movement fought by the Anioma, an Igbo subgroup, and their neighbouring Igbo allies. So, what sparked the beginning of the movement? As the British looked to complete their colonial domination of the people within…

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ndukweukoma · 8 months

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Fate Of Failed State

Nigeria a former British colony has been known to be the gaint of Africa, but the reality is that nigeria is a disgrace to Africa. I am going to give a detailed explanation to why Nigeria is a failed state and what will befall anyone who choose to die defending a dead unity in that Nigeria.

Nigeria and her government is still under the control of colonial powers ,what we had in Nigeria was a flag independence but economically, politically, socially even mentally we are under the direct supervision and control of the imperialist, British, USA and France .

The British and west in general prefer to give aid to Nigerians rather than allow them control their government, elect their idea leaders and control their economy, they keep interfering into our politics because they clearly want to be in control of our vast resources. They continue to use the media to hide the truth , the silent every voice that speak , the stop every leader that will cut of the ties they have in Nigeria or any other African countries.

USA and Canada was a former British colony and they are doing well economically, they control their politics and economy. Why then is Nigeria with vast resources like crude oil, gold , Californium still very poor and backward.

When you (Britain) came to Nigeria in 1861, they came with Bible and a gun , they saw our crude oil and our heritage , they find different set of people with different ideology and cultural differences,but they put us all together and called us Nigerians before then our fathers fought against this white man decision of amalgamation.

the ekumeku warriors from anioma now Biafra land fought the British for 31 years 1883-1914 , but British forced them into Nigeria which is undemocratic, not religious but they did it nobody cares, after all they are Africans , "we are aid to them ''

the British war against arochukwu confederacy a biafran government before the British came , the was started in 1901-1902, the British killed this people because they didn't accepted their rulership in arochukwu a Biafraland but why is BBC News not remembering this kind of stories , why? Is the uk parliament acting so ignorant in the plea for Referendum in Nigeria because they want to control us till eternity

nigerians are not one people.

They people living in that country is racially divided and nothing can heal the grudge they have for each other not even negotiation for peace and unity.

Ethnic hate is very much that a single revolution can't happen in Nigeria because the rate of tribalism will not allow a revolution to eradicate bad rulers , the colonial powers and the imperialist know this and they prefer Nigeria by force than division a choice of the people.

The Biafran people agitating for a Referedum has suffer ethnic cleansing , mass murder and genocide ,in 1967/70 more than 6 million innocent children where killed by the combine force of Nigeria armed forces , Britain, USA , Egyptian pilots , Russians ammunition, the Biafrans has nothing to defend themselves, they fought and resisted this combine forces with home made arms.

They fought Nigeria government and their white ally because they wanted a solution to the harrasment, intimidation, ethnic descrimination, tribal hate , hate actions and killings

Who will not fight for survival?

They continue to kills us till date

During this war BBC News, CNN and others couldn't report this genocide committed by the British and Nigeria government on the innocent biafrans who only crime is to be born around crude oil and natural resources

During this war Food was not allowed entrance into the Biafran territory

It was a media and economic blockade

A genocide.

But today

The children of this heros and legends who fought for survival is asking peacefully for a Referedum date.

They are asking for a day to decide if they want to continue in this Nigeria.

Yet they kill them again

Britain and USA are acting ignorant again

Their media can't cover the Nigerian army kill and harrass Biafrans peaceful protesters

Nobody cares

When this young men who have chosen peace to get their stolen heritage~Biafra look for it in a violent way this media will call them terrorist it will no longer be a revolution as it should be .

Nigeria will fall

Biafra Referedum must hold

White supremacist, the imperialist must leave biafran territory and Africa in general

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youthsloadedmedia · 2 years

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The New Sea Monster Volunteer Force In Rivers State

A new unknown gunmen group announces its birthing yesterday in a video that has now gone viral. From a quick lookover, the group is likely based in Rivers State. They announced that their aim is to clear the land of Islamic radicals. They also acknowledged other known armed groups like the Motherland Warriors, The Ekumeku Warriors, The Niger Delta Volunteer Force etc. And called for the release…

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afrklife · 3 years

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nigeria giant of Africa

Nigeria is often referred to as the “Giant of Africa”, and with good reason. With a population of about 200 million it is the seventh most populous country in the world. It also has the third largest youth population. These young people are doing it all from starting tech businesses, to making music, to writing books. Of course you know that Africa is not a country, but how much do you know about each of the countries that make up the continent? Nigeria Giant of Africa; is a great place to start with.

Now, if you watch the video above, you won’t need to read the details in the rest of this article. The video also features the Afro-House fusion dance record “Ijo (Dance)” by Wyll Diamond.

Nigeria: Basic Facts

Official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria Other names: Giant of Africa Capital: Abuja Independence date: October 1, 1960 Official languages: Nigerian English Currency: Naira (₦) (NGN)

Former colonizer:Great Britain

Country population: 201 million (2019 estimate) Current leadership: President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office May 29, 2015 Major ethnic groups: Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba Major religions followed: Christianity and Islam

Major cities:

Lagos

Kano

Ibadan

Benin City

Port Harcourt

A Brief History

Colonization dates:

August 1861 – Britain annexed Lagos as a Crown Colony with the Lagos Treaty of Cession

January 1, 1901 – Nigeria became a British protectorate, and part of the British Empire

International Organization Memberships:

African Union (founding member)

United Nations

Commonwealth of Nations

OPEC

Tourism

Nigeria: Giant of Africa is a giant in terms of its rainforests and savannah stretches that it features across its terrain.Where the rest of the world is battling to conserve their natural reserve amidst the pollution and exploitation, Nigeria is still giving its best efforts and the results are not disappointing.It is the 6th out of seventeen most biodiverse regions of the world. These forests are home to a diversified flora and fauna. It ranks as the 10th most diversified flora rich region of the world. Apart from this the country ranks third in the richest marine biodiversity genre.

This country is also a hub of ethnicity. It houses some of the oldest and most ethnic tribal and cultural groups of the world. These groups are known for their nature friendly practices and minimalism inspired livelihood. Despite living in the wild, they are one of the most resistant to diseases. Many explorers have visited these groups to learn about their rituals and culture that promote a healthy lifestyle.

The ethnic Education

To ensure that the new generation adults do not forget their roots, children are given training on their ethnicity and culture. They are taught how to live in harmony with nature. Though the training might seem to be a bit harsh, the child grows up to be fully independent adult who has the requisite skills to earn his own livelihood. They are trained in skills such as weaving, carpentry and much more. Though employment rate is challenged throughout the globe and Nigeria being no exception to it, yet indigenous people manage to fill their tummies pertaining to the initial training they have received.

Economics:

20th largest economy as of 2015, worth more than $500 billion and $1 trillion in terms of nominal GDP and purchasing power parity

Wars and conflicts

Ekumeku War (1883–1914) was a series of uprisings against the rising power of the Royal Niger Company of the British Empire in Anioma, the Igbo subgroup in present day Delta State. Although the Ekumeku failed in 1914, but the western Anioma treasure their memory as imperishable legacy. Heroes included DunkwuIsus of Onicha-Olona, NwabuzoIyogolo of Ogwashi-Ukwu, AwunoUgbo, Obi of Akumazi, AgbambuOshue of Igbuzo, Idabor of Issele-Ukwu, OcheiAghaeze of Onicha-Olona, Abuzu of Idumuje-Unor, IdegwuOtokpoike of Ubulu-Ukwu are still remembered in Anioma land. The Ekumeku War is one of the most vigorous campaign of opposition to the British empire and inspired later rebellions such as the Mau Mau of Kenya.

The Anglo–Aro War (1901–1902) was a conflict between the Aro Confederacy in present-day Eastern Nigeria, and the British Empire. Some of the Aro leaders, like OkoroToti, were arrested, tried by tribunals, and hanged. The Aro Confederacy was destroyed and EzeKanuOkoro (king of Arochukwu), went into hiding but was later arrested.

Aba Women’s Riots of November 1929 – Igbo women protested and accused Warrant Chiefs of restricting the role of women in the government.

Civil war (1967–1970) – “The disequilibrium and perceived corruption of the electoral and political process led, in 1966, to back-to-back military coups. In May 1967, the Southern Region declared independence as a state called the Republic of Biafra, under the leadership of Lt. Colonel EmekaOjukwu.[64] The Nigerian Civil War began as the official Nigerian government side attacked Biafra on 6 July 1967 at Garkem. The 30-month war, with a long siege of Biafra and its isolation from trade and supplies, ended in January 1970.[65] Estimates of the number of dead in the former Eastern Region are between 1 and 3 million people, from warfare, disease, and starvation, during the 30-month civil war.”

Some Trivia

Most populous country in Africa (as of 2019)

Seventh most populous country in the world (as of 2019)

Third-largest youth population in the world, after India and China, with more than 90 million of its population under age 18

Over 250 ethnic groups

Nigeria is the 12th largest producer of petroleum in the world and the 8th largest exporter, and has the 10th largest proven reserves. (The country joined OPEC in 1971.) Petroleum plays a large role in the Nigerian economy, accounting for 40% of GDP and 80% of Government earnings.

Prebendalism refers to political systems where elected officials and government workers feel they have a right to a share of government revenues, and use them to benefit their supporters, co-religionists and members of their ethnic group.

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yomifashlanso1 · 5 years

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THIS WE WEREN'T TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO MAKE US FEEL WEAK THROUGH OUR ANCESTORS. The resolutions of the Berlin conference of 1884-1885, gave European nations the rights to lay claim to lands and resources in Africa. Britain, who had engaged in the trade with coastal cities before and during the 19th century, made bold their intentions to covet resources and rule over indigenous nations all over Africa. They came with guns and preachers. Many Africans tribes resisted the British invaders, and this led to protracted wars. Many African tribes put up a great fight against the superior fire power of the suppressive British. One of such tribes are the Igbo people of ancient Biafra, who are now one of the three major tribes in Nigeria. The Ekuemeku Movement was the name of Igbo army, that held the British at bay and fought them for 31 years. The Ekumeku movement consisted of a great number of attacks and uprising by the Anioma people of land, against the British, from 1893-1914. The Ekumeku warriors were bound by a secrete oath, and meticulously utilized guerrilla tactics to attack the British Royal company, who were determined to penetrate Igbo land. The Ekumeku warriors were drawn from thousands of Anioma youth from all parts of Anioma land. As the war rages on, the Ekumeku warriors defended their rights tom live peacefully without foreign interjection, while the British used heavy armaments. They destroyed homes, farms, and roads, by bombardment. The British invaded Ndoni in 1870 and bombarded Onicha-Ado (Onicha) on November 2nd, 1897, from River Niger. This set the tempo for the rest of the war. The Royal Niger Company was commanded by Major Festing. They engaged the Anioma people of Ibusa in 1898. The battle was so severe in 0wa/Okwunzu, in 1094, that the commander W.E.B Crawford requested for more arms from the British headquarters to crush the Western Anioma communities. The people of Owa again in 1906 engaged the British in a gruesome battle that consumed the life of the British commander S. O. Crewe ......... Continuing https://www.instagram.com/p/B0tmMnzgYEe/?igshid=1540ukotanf12

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thisdaynews · 5 years

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SO BAD:Why British Will Never Trust Igbo People---Nnamdi Kanu Reveal

New Post has been published on https://thebiafrastar.com/so-badwhy-british-will-never-trust-igbo-people-nnamdi-kanu-reveal/

SO BAD:Why British Will Never Trust Igbo People---Nnamdi Kanu Reveal