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Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by HonNL: 2:36pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
BREAKING NEWS: GOVERNMENT DECLARES TUESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Signed C. Don Adinuba Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment. 6 Likes
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Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Tony5050(m): 2:43pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
The Great Zik Of Nigeria Kindly check my signature 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by sexyking1: 3:24pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
The man that had the opportunity to divide Nigeria, but his decision to keep Nigeria one has cost his tribe over 4million deaths and still counting. All the blood shed against ndi Igbo directly of indirectly are on his head. He is no great man, he was just a puppet in the hands of Britain. 60 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by lessonotes(f): 3:24pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Great Man; Happy Posthumous Birthday. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. - Jesus the only Way. 4 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Cumtroller: 3:24pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Can't we honour the great Zik without a holiday for fvcks sake!!!! We are not serious as a Nation. Signs of a backward country. 5 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Nobody: 3:25pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Peace be unto igbos.. |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by HEBEI: 3:25pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by emmanuelbrown26: 3:25pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Today sit at home, tomorrow holiday. See better cruising for East ndi one Nigeria go wa. Kill themselves over this matter 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by sotall(m): 3:25pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Nnamdi Azikiwe...Edo illustrious son. Edo Amaka Rest in perfect peace sir 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by cerowo(f): 3:26pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Why not all Eastern states 1 Like |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by femi4: 3:26pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Ceremonial president Oct 1 has been declared for all them together i.e Zik, Awo, n Bello 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by fourboys: 3:26pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Anambra Amaka |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Nonpartisan1: 3:26pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Lazy people. 1 Like |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by TooNoisy(f): 3:26pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Nnamdi Azikiwe - Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe, (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996), usually referred to as "Zik", was a Nigerian statesman and political leader who served as the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966. Considered a driving force behind the nation's independence, he came to be known as the "father of Nigerian Nationalism". He was the first every President of Nigeria even though his role was largely ceremonial. He was born in Zungeru (Northern Nigeria) and spoke fluent Hausa. He was very educated going to Howard University in the United States where he bagged a BSc in Political Science. By 1954, he became the premier of the Eastern Region which dominated the East at the time. Zik is often credited as the "father of Nigerian Nationalism. However, you never hear Igbo youths of today speak about him. At one of the most historic debates in parliament, it was Zik who ensured that referendum and secession should be considered treason. Obafemi Awolowo had argued that referendums must be included in the constitution of Nigeria, and each region should be allowed to leave the Federation if they so desired. Awolowo wanted very strong regions and a weak center. Surprisingly, Ahmadu Bello, who was premier of the Northern region agreed with Awolowo as the North never really trusted the Federation and believed a weak center was the best arrangement. It was Nnamdi Azikiwe who argued against both positions and instead recommendation that secession be treated as Treason. He also preferred relatively weak federating units and a very strong center. After the long debate, the British waded in an sided with Azikiwe and that was how the call for referendums or secession became treason. After the elections of the first republic, none of the three major parties had enough votes to form a majority in parliament. Although the NPC led by Ahmadu Bello had scored the most votes, they did not have a majority. Obafemi Awolowo had invited Nnamdi Azikiwe to form an alliance to be led by Zik. Awolowo could not work with the NPC and had reached out to Zik to form an alliance. Ahmadu Bello of the NPC had also reached out to Zik to form an alliance to be led by the NPC. Zik was often called the beautiful bride because the other two parties wanted him. Nnamdi Azikiwe chose to go with the Northern People's Congress, and formed an alliance with the North rather than the West. He also chose to be a ceremonial figure rather than the prime minister. He had thought that if he formed an alliance with Awolowo, then the North will secede. That alliance will later jail Obafemi Awolowo. Nnamdi Azikiwe wanted one Nigeria at all cost. Both Awolowo and Ahmadu wanted to have option to leave. Nnamdi Azikwe's insistence of having calls for referendums and secession regarded as treason eventually led to the Nigerian civil war in 1967, as the Nigerian military government considered the declaration of Biafra as Treason. In truth Zik never supported nor believed in the Biafran war and had returned to Nigeria in 1968, long before the war ended. Till today a lot of national monuments are named after him, but why do Igbo youths only speak about Ojukwu and not Zik who was actually a president of Nigeria - even if ceremonial. 18 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Guyman02: 3:26pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Igbo people no too regard Nnamdi Azikiwe, they celebrate the other Nnamdi with Kanu as surname, Dr Michael Okpara former premier of Eastern region, General Odimegwu Ojukwu, Philip Effiong, Okokon Ndem the Chief Communications expert of Biafra, Ernest Okonkwo the football commentator, Jayjay Okocha, Chioma Ajunwa, Okonjo Iweala, Dora Akunyili etc 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Okaduze: 3:26pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Happy posthumous birthday to him Buhari is a terrorist 2 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Iliveforever(m): 3:27pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
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Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Kinterez(m): 3:27pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Monday Sit at home...Tuesday public holiday...cruise control |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by imaxdocuments: 3:31pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Great Zik of Africa. The foremost nationalist in Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Emmexguy123: 3:31pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
2021 is a year of rest,,sit at home,, holiday or vacation for the easterners.. Who knows what 2022 will come with.. |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Tony5050(m): 3:33pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
verybadmouth: This is uncalled for 4 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Aganju849: 3:33pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
HonNL: The same Zik who prevented the option to secede from being included in the constitution, making possible the mess in Ibo land today. The same Zik who ran away from his own during the civil war Ibo people no be today una mumu start 16 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Authoreety: 3:33pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
OK na |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by basty: 3:33pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
The first generation leaders destroyes the first generation for their personal ambitions. |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by kayusely70(m): 3:34pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
sexyking1:You've spoken very well and reasonably. 11 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by osewanu(m): 3:34pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
HonNL: This man is the inventor of tribalism in Nigeria as we know it. He destroyed the great pan Nigeria youth movement by subterfuge and manipulation. Where was he in 1966 when other members of his govt. were being slaughtered? He isn't great to me; he is one of the creators of Nigeria as we know it today. 7 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Hundredfold4lif(m): 3:34pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
DR NNAMDI AZIKIWE WAS A DISAPOINTMENT & A CORE PROBLEM FOR TODAY'S NIGERIA! Public Holiday for a man that ruined Ndigbo for his own selfish glory? Public Holiday for a man with rhetorics and style but played a servant to his masters? A public Holiday for a man who was a better said to be a Northerner and worked for Northern oligarchy? Oh, you are celebrating him because ...........? 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by sexyking1: 3:37pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
TooNoisy:this is history they don't wan to teach in school. It is left for the youths of this generation to rewrite their history. Had it been history is taught in school, I bet Nigeria must have ceased to exist. If u spare time to read Nigerian history, u will surely get angry more than Nnamdi Kanu 4 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Lagosianswag: 3:37pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
If only Oct. 1st 1960 truly became the independence of Four Regions |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by chloride6: 3:39pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
So till Wednesday then? |
Re: Nnamdi Azikiwe's Posthumous 117 Birthday: Anambra Declares Public Holiday Nov 16 by Igbodicool(m): 3:39pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
Of what benefit was Nnamdi Azikiwe to Igbo Nation? The only hero we celebrate in Igbo land are: Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Nnamdi Kanu 10 Likes 1 Share |
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