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The Nigerian Civil War, a defining event in the nation's history, erupted in 1967 and lasted until 1970. The roots of the conflict lay in a complex mix of ethnic, religious, and political rivalries that had been brewing since Nigeria's independence in 1960. The country was, and still is, a diverse nation, with numerous ethnic groups, the most prominent being the Hausa-Fulani in the north, the Yoruba in the southwest, and the Igbo in the southeast. These groups had different cultural backgrounds, economic interests, and political aspirations, which often led to tensions and conflicts. The war began after the Eastern Region, largely inhabited by the Igbo people, declared its secession from Nigeria, forming the Republic of Biafra. This declaration was a response to a series of events, including a military coup and counter-coup, which led to the massacre of thousands of Igbo people living in the north. The leader of Biafra, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, argued that the I...

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The Faculty of Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) took a significant step in promoting intellectual discussion by hosting its inaugural Distinguished Personality Lecture, themed "Export-Led Economic Growth". Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, delivered a thought-provoking keynote address, emphasizing the need for Nigeria to shift from relying on raw material exports to driving growth through innovation. Dr. Adedeji highlighted Nigeria's stagnant export performance, noting the country's failure to diversify its economy and produce complex goods. He stressed that ideas-driven growth, leveraging innovation and technological advancements, is crucial for sustainable economic prosperity. He cited examples of countries that have successfully transformed their economies through innovation and urged Nigeria to follow suit. The lecture drew a diverse audience, including academics, administrat...

‎After the notification, the Students Representative Council held its sitting at classroom C, Admin Extension building . The sitting began around 11:00 am on the 30th January, 2026 with the opening prayer , followed by the reading of the last minute by the Deputy Speaker, Honorable Michael, as the Clerk seems to be unavailable at the moment. The minute was then adopted by the honorables with the motion moved by Honorable Nifemi and seconded by Honorable Favor.   ‎Swearing in of the newly elected *honorable Esther* from part 1 as well as in-house election to elect a new chief whip. Honorable Solomon went unopposed and he was elected as the chief whip. Following that was the ratification of judicial council which was later put on hold due to certain reasons. ‎In the middle of ratification,the Speaker ordered all the Executives to step out of the room in order to bring in the already requested correspondence, which they've failed to do. In the light of th...

STUDENT-LECTURER FORUM REPORT Department of International Relations Event Overview Event: Student-Lecturer Forum Date: Jan 27th 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Public Administration Postgraduate Classroom, Faculty of Administration Building Organizing Department: Department of International Relations Event Coordination The forum was professionally anchored by: Miss Ramat Taiwo – Assistant Editor-in-Chief, DSNA Eniola – Public Relations Officer, Department of International Relations Attendance The forum recorded strong participation from both academic staff and students, including: Faculty Members Present: Head of Department (HOD) Dr Olu Adekola Dr. Akinyemi Omolara Dr. Sunday Omotuyi Dr. Wale Dr. Ibukun Student Representatives : Akinpelu Samuel (President) Iyanuoluwa Owolabi (Vice President) General student body of the department Programme Highlights Welcome Address and Keynote Advice (HOD) The Head of Department welcomed students and delivered valuable guidance focusing on acade...

TRAGIC PASSING OF YOUNG SINGER "DESTINY BOY"💔💀 Nigerian Afro-Fuji street-pop artist Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, died at age 22. The news broke on social media around 18 January 2026, shocking fans and the Nigerian music community.  Destiny Boy’s funeral and burial took place on 23 January at his father’s residence in Ayetoro, Ogun State, attended by family, friends and fans mourning the young star’s untimely loss. There was public discussion around the circumstances of his death and police involvement —with at least one suspect reportedly taken into custody as investigations continued.  THE CYBER WAR BETWEEN WIZKID AND SEUN KUTI🪖🔫💻 The conflict began after members of Wizkid FC (Wizkid’s very active fanbase) claimed Wizkid is a “ modern-day Fela” or  even better than Fela Kuti.   Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, strongly disagreed with this comparison, arguing that Fela’s cultural, musical, and p...