In 1688, the James II of England and Ireland, who was also James VII of Scotland was overthrown by what became known as The Glorious Revolution. In #HistoryClass today, we look at the Glorious Revolution, and discuss its cause, and implications, and wonder whether Nigeria’s current elite struggles qualify Sources for today include Dale Hoak’s... Read More

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June 20, 2015

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#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria needs a Magna Carta

In Latin, the dominant language at the time, Magna Carta, means “Great Charter,” and it is the most significant influence on the historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law in today’s in the English-speaking world. The Magna Carta has its roots in a conflict between the King of England, John, and 40... Read More

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May 23, 2015

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#HistoryClass: What is Wahhabism and how has its spread affected Nigerians

by Cheta Nwanze About fifteen years ago I used to live at 6/23 Nnobi Street, Kilo, Surulere. At the time, it was a nice place, with the landlord in the upstairs flat facing the road, me at the back upstairs, Idowu downstairs in the flat below me, and Franca Fashions, downstairs, facing the road. Franca... Read More

#HistoryClass: How you can change your ethnic group in Nigeria

by Cheta Nwanze Today’s #HistoryClass will look at a case, which proves that according to the laws of Nigeria, you can change your ethnic group. Today, we reference the work of P.O. Itua, C.O. Ndifon and I.E. Sagay. The case in question here is a Supreme Court ruling from 1985, is important in uniting this... 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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History Class with Cheta Nwanze: Is Nigeria undergoing its own Glorious Revolution?

#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria needs a Magna Carta

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#HistoryClass: How you can change your ethnic group in Nigeria

#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: How the Bini established Lagos

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