That immortal moment when the secretary of state for the colonies announced the 1st of October, 1960 to be the day when Nigeria, by the grace of God, shall become independent and shall remain forever free. Eternity was in that moment.
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Niger Delta Group insists Finance House be named after Okotie-Eboh
A socio-political group in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to name the Finance House in Abuja, the Federal…
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Niger Deltan, Think!!!
By Ena Ofugara In the 1966 coup, they said the first republic politicians were corrupt. Now call each name, Tafawa Balewa, Ahmadu Bello, Azikiwe, Akintola,…
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Festus Okotie-Eboh, a nationalist at heart
Among the heroes that fell in the February 15, 1966, was Festus Okotie-Eboh. He was the dandiest of President Tafawa Balewa’s cabinet then. Probably that…
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Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh: Rich Echoes From The Past
By Anote Ajeluorou and Gbenga Salau AND then the young majors struck. January 15, 1966. Midnight. And a dark veil covered the young political firmament…
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Chief Festus Sam Okotie-eboh: Nigeria`s Most Flamboyant Politician
by Urenna Nkoli Chief Festus Sam Okotie-Eboh (1912-1966) was a prominent and most flamboyant Nigerian politician of all times and former minister for finance during…
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Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh – Nigeria’s Greatest Hero
Chief Festus Samuel Okotie-Eboh By Adrian Festus Okotie-Eboh (July 18 1912 – January 15 1966) was a prominent and flamboyant Nigerian politician and former minister…
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Okotie-Eboh: victim of circumstance
Correspondent Musa Odoshimokhe writes on the life and times of the colourful Minister of Finance, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, who was murdered in Lagos by the…
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Tribute: Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh and the justiceability of history
By Bobson Gbinije THEY have stabbed themselves for freedom – jumped into the waves for freedom – fought like very tigers for freedom! But they…
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