identity” (93). Ofeimun deals with the issue of globalization in relation to Lagos and London in his poem. Globalization and identity are some of the features pointed out in his collection. He also treats the issue of migration in line with some pre-colonial history. Accordingly‚ Olaoluwa remarks: “In the taxonomic categorization of cities into global and non-global‚ the relationship between Lagos and London becomes that of contradiction” (255). Olaoluwa further
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1. INTRODUCTION- First president of independent Nigeria II. Body – Nnamdi Azikiwe History‚ Family‚ Career‚ and his accomplishments. A. Nnamdi Azikiwe History 1. Nnamdi Family a. Nnamdi mother b. Nnamdi father 2. Nnamdi Career a. Newspaper career b. Political career B. Nnamdi accomplishments 1. His Induction as Nnayelugo 2. Private council of the United Kingdom III. Conclusion A. Analytical summary 1. Nnamdi
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Life for All / Gospel Team Nigeria Paul Gindiri‚ as he was popularly known in northern Nigeria‚ was a confrontational preacher from his conversion to his death in 1996. He saw himself as an Apostle Paul to his generation. As such‚ he hardly used his surname‚ Gindiri‚ the name of his hometown‚ or his native name‚ Gofo‚ given to him by a Fulani neighbor. He was not given to diplomacy in his preaching and attacked both Muslims and bad political leaders in Nigeria‚ a country he saw as a battleground
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The traditional homeland of the lgbo people lies in the south-eastern region of Nigeria. The geographical location of Igboland lies between the great River Niger and Cross Rivers State‚ with the Ibibio‚ Ijo‚ Igala‚ Idoma‚ and Edo as their neighbours. The ancient settlement at Igbo-Ukwu in Eastern Nigeria was an outpost for West African’s long-distance trade routes‚ one of which was the Trans-Saharan trade routes. The main items traded were gold‚ slaves‚ salt‚ cowry shells (the major unit of currency)
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voice of Enitan Taiwo‚ a young woman living in Lagos‚ Nigeria‚ in the aftermath of that country’s independence‚ Everything Good Will Come’s narrative covers nearly thirty years and is framed by the lifelong friendship between Enitan and Sheri‚ a half-caste neighbor girl with a sharp tongue and wild ways. A nation struggling to come to terms with its independence‚ couching its freedom in the oppressive terms of internal military rule‚ Nigeria is a country with unnatural borders created by outsiders
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hear you did not suck your mother’s breast … Please go back and tell those who sent you that you did not find my son. Tell your fellow witches you did not see him”(Adichie‚ pg 122) further describing the societal norms and superstitions prior to colonial exposure. Contrary to Mama’s ideals‚ Aunty Ifeka speaks empowering inspirational words for women privilege. She says “You must never behave as if you life belongs to a man. Do you hear me?... Your life belongs to you and you alone.”(Adichie‚ pg 283)
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understanding and accurately depicting the African people. In 1964‚ he wrote that the writer’s duty ‘‘is to explore in depth the human condition.’’ In his pre-civil war novels‚ Achebe focused on the culture of his people and their emergence from colonial powers. However‚ with the outbreak of the Nigerian civil war‚ Achebe embraced the revolutionary spirit. Not only did he serve as a diplomat‚ bringing eastern Nigeria’s message overseas‚ and write radio programs about the cause‚ he also found himself
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Permutations. Retrieved on 20th February 2008‚ from http:/www.jrank.org. Shaka‚ F. (2003). Methodological Problems in the Theory and Critcism of African Cinema. In Idiong‚ S.O.‚ Ugiomoh‚ F.A.O. (Eds). Issues in Creative Arts and Art Education in Nigeria. Awansca Books:Lagos. ------------ (2004). Modernity and the African Cinema. Africa world Press: Trenton NJ. Solanas‚ F.‚Getino‚O.(2008).Towards a Third Cinema. Retrieved on 3rd March 2008‚ from http:/www.documentaryisneverneutral.com. Turner‚ G
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Development and Implementation‚ Research Report‚ 14‚ Development Policy Centre‚ Ibadan Agbola‚ T. and Olatubara‚ C.O. (2003)‚ “Private sector driven housing delivery (in Nigeria): Issues‚ constraints‚ challenges and prospects”‚ a lead paper presented at the 2nd Annual National Workshop on Private sector Driven Housing Delivery in Nigeria‚ University of Lagos‚ Lagos‚ 30th – 3rd July. Akinlusi‚ A. (2007): Mortgage Facilities; A Panacea for Mass Housing Development. A paper presented at Nigerian Institute
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CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Federalism as it were‚ originated during the colonial epoch beginning with the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914. It was introduced into Nigeria precisely by the 1946 Richardson constitution. The constitution introduced regionalism into Nigeria for the first time‚ establishing regional assemblies in addition to the already existing central legislature. However‚ the regional houses remained only as deliberative and advisory bodies having
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