A few weeks ago, the President announced a committee to look into reviving Nigeria Airways. Since then, some of his supporters have gone to town about how wonderful and profitable it could be for Nigeria. Today on #HistoryClass, we will be breezing through the rise, and the demise, of Nigeria’s national carrier. A lot of... Read More

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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

May 17, 2014

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Andrew Walker: What is the nature of Usman dan Fodio’s Jihad?

by Andrew Walker El-Kanemi saved his most withering attack for last. Far from being a religious reformist, the Shehu must be desirous of something else entirely; worldly power. In 1808 forces loyal to the Fulani scholar Shehu Usman dan Fodio advanced on Bornu, one of the great Muslim empires of West Africa, rolling it right back... Read More

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