Perhaps, he has generated more controversy than any other Nigerian and has become somewhat of an enigma. He has been often mis-quoted and most often mis-interpreted. Yet, he holds on strongly to his vision of Nigeria and belief in a peaceful and united country: a vision which both his critics and admires hold in great awe. In this book, Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu writes, more endearingly, about his dre..

This is a powerful and riveting expose of the Biafran war is as much about history as it is an admonition on the realities of war...

The most eloquent and expressive statesman of his time - phrases such as 'iron curtain', 'business as usual', 'the few', and 'summit meeting' passed quickly into everyday use - Winston Churchill used language as his most powerful weapon at a time when his most frequent complaint was that the armoury was otherwise empty.In this volume, David Cannadine selects thirty-three orations ranging over fift..

Bottled examines the history of Coca-Cola in Africa as a window onto the whirlwind of events across the continent over the past century...

"I am continually surprised by the truth of his assertions, the modernity of his thought, the originality of his mind, his humanity, and, most remarkable of all, his foresight." (Martin Gilbert)  "The bible of Churchill quotations" (Jack S. Churchill) ..

In this brilliantly researched and insightful  book, psychologist Eva Fogelman presents compelling  stories of rescuers of Jews during the  Holocaust--and offers a revealing analysis of their  motivations. Based on her extensive experience as a  therapist treating Jewish survivors of the Holocaust and  those who helped them, Fogelman delv..

1922. The spectacular year that F. Scott Fitzgerald chose as a backdrop for his most famous novel The Great Gatsby. It was also the year where James Joyce’s Ulysses and T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land were published, Alfred Hitchcock directed his first feature, the Ottoman Empire collapsed, Louis Armstrong took the train from New Orleans to Chicago and made Jazz the defi..

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This innovative anthology is presents an interdisciplinary approach to Yoruba culture and customs. Written by Yoruba experts on all continents, the seventy five chapters in the volume employ a variety of multi faceted perspectives to provide a detailed study of the yoruba people with insights from anthropology, arts, language and linguistics, literature, history, religion, sociology, philosophy, p..

The name M.T Mbu is synonymous with dedication, transparency, accountability and honesty. In Nigeria today, I cannot think of someone else who will engender greater respect or affection across ethnic nationalities and ideological barriers. He was very diligent and self disciplined. He exhibited the highest integrity and honesty in the conduct when on official or personal dealings. He demonstrated ..

 Meeting Fela: Benjay recalls in a recent interview: "Fela and I met sometime in 1963 shortly after his studies in the U.K. even though his famous mother, Mrs Funmilayo Ransome - Kuti had previously told me about him when she brought me Fela's initial, recorded highlife music singles - for air play - in 1962. On arrival, Fela himself came to meet me in the studio while I was presenting NBC Ja..

Robert M Gates served as secretary of defence from 2006 – 2011. He also served as an Officer of the United States Air Force and worked for the Central Intelligence Agency before being appointed director of the agency by President George H.W Bush. He was a member of the National Security Council staff in four administrations and served eight presidents of both political parties. Additiona..