by Cheta Nwanze About five centuries ago, a man called FatuOnoja began a journey. We’ll talk about him later… One of the things that has always caused a bit of ruckus between me and my Pa is my preference, or propensity according to him, to indicate “Edo” as my state of origin. “You were only born there, you will never belong,” he... Read More

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Ancestry, Bini, Cheta Nwanze, Igala, igbos, opinion

May 2, 2015

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#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: How the Bini established Lagos

by Cheta Nwanze First, an apology for abruptly suspending #HistoryClass. I had to take that drastic step because in Nigeria’s just concluded political season, we found that nothing was sacred, and I did not want this being used for all sorts of nefarious ends. Today’s #HistoryClass draws heavily on the work of Professor Ademola Iyi-Eweka,... Read More

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#HistoryClass, Bini, Cheta Nwanze, History class, lagos

February 11, 2015

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Why Binis will not vote for Jonathan – Edo high chief

by Ranti Joseph The Esogban of Benin Kingdom and chairman Benin Forum, an umbrella body of all Binis in Nigeria and the Diaspora, David Edebiri on Tuesday, February 10 has declared that despite the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Binis will not vote for President Goodluck Jonathan. Edebiri... Read More

Benin, Bini, Edo, nigeria, PDP