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Ohuede (c. 1054 – c. 1112) was a ruler of Igodomigodo (the pre-imperial Kingdom of Benin) who served briefly as the twenty-seventh Ogiso ('King') and first ruler of the Ohuede dynasty following his selection by the Edionnisen ('Great Nobles') around 1110 AD. His reign emphasised agricultural stability and support for domestic craftsmen, establishing plots known as Ugbo Owinna ('guildworkers' farms') to provide land for guild members. He sought to reduce future succession disputes by reaffirming the kingdom's primogeniture rule. Ohuede also proposed extending succession rules to allow female inheritance in exceptional circumstances, a controversial measure that met resistance from the Senior Nobles. Ohuede died around 1112 AD after a reign of about two years; his only surviving son, Idugioduwa, succeeded him as OgisoOduwa (c. 1112 – c. 1119). (Full article...)
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The Akure–Benin War of 1818 was a conflict between the Benin and Akure in what is now southwestern Nigeria. Its origins are connected to earlier political and cultural developments in the region, where Akure emerged from settlements associated with the Ife cultural sphere and later consolidated under Prince Omoremilekun, regarded in tradition as a descendant of Oduduwa. The relations between Benin and Akure prior to the conflict are recorded as stable. (Full article...)
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Ewedo (born Efabo, reigned c. 1255 – c. 1280) was the fourth Oba ('king') of the Kingdom of Benin. He was born to a woman connected to the royal line but raised among the Ilaje at Ugho‑Mahin before returning to Benin, where he was crowned Oba under the regnal name Ewedo. His accession involved conflict with the Uzama Nihinron, whose influence he reduced by relocating the royal palace from Usama to its present site in Benin City, an episode commemorated in traditions of the Battle of Ekiokpagha. During his reign, Ewedo introduced political and administrative reforms, including new court rituals, restrictions on chiefly authority, and the development of a structured hierarchy of palace officials. He is also associated with cultural changes such as the introduction of Ewini music into royal ceremonies and with a shift toward territorial expansion supported by new military practices. His administration established laws, offices, and ceremonial practices that contributed to the consolidation of monarchical power. Ewedo died around 1280 after a reign of about twenty‑five years and was succeeded by his son Oguola. (Full article...)
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Udagbedo (reigned c. 1299 – c. 1334) was the seventh Oba ('king') of the Kingdom of Benin. He succeeded his brother, ObaEdoni. During his reign, he implemented agricultural reforms, expanded the kingdom’s territory, and established trade contacts via Saharan trade and later with European states. His rule coincided with the first recorded migration of the Ga from Benin to present-day Ghana, an event seen as evidence of Benin’s regional influence. Oral traditions refer to him as "Olagbeno" and place him at the center of the transition from the Ogiso dynasty to the Obaship. Primary accounts of Udagbedo's life and reign derive from Jacob Egharevba’s A Short History of Benin, which relies heavily on oral sources. Scholars such as Philip Dark, A.F.C. Ryder, and John Fage have noted its cultural significance while advising caution regarding its chronology and integration of oral tradition with written records. (Full article...)
The Muslim–Muslim ticket in Nigerian politics refers to the selection of both the presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the Islamic faith. The practice is connected to Nigeria's history of religious, regional, and ethnic balancing in executive politics. This theme has affected candidate selection since independence in 1960. Scholars note that constitutional provisions requiring both a plurality of votes and a broad geographic spread encourage religiously mixed tickets, yet same-faith pairings have appeared at certain points in Nigeria's political development. Documented instances of Muslim–Muslim tickets include the 1964 election in the Western Region and the 1993 Nigerian presidential election, when Moshood Abiola and Baba Gana Kingibe, both Muslims, won a contest that was later annulled. More commonly, parties have combined candidates of different faiths, as with the National Party of Nigeria's 1979 ticket of Shehu Shagari, a northern Muslim, and Alex Ekwueme, a southern Christian. In recent decades, choices over ticket composition have always embodied efforts to balance regional appeal, religious considerations, and perceptions of inclusion. (Full article...)
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The Battle of Ekiokpagha was a military conflict that took place in 1255 on the Plains of Ogboka, near Benin City. Its designation as a battle is a mere historical formality as there was no fighting, but Ewedo's forces killed Chief Oliha, a senior ally of Ogiamien. The battle was fought between Ewedo, the recently crowned Oba of Benin, and Ogiamien III, the head of a royal family in the Benin Empire who disputed his claim to the throne. Oba Ewedo was victorious and established his palace at the site of the battle. Ewedo recognised Ogiamien III as a chief under his kingship. (Full article...)
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Uwa (died c. 1095) was the twenty-fifth ogiso (king) of Igodomigodo, a kingdom that later became part of the Benin Empire, from c. 1085 until his death. He was the son of Ogiso Odoligie and ruled during a period of political transformation shaped by earlier reforms. His reign saw the expansion of the Igodomigodo monarchy's influence from the River Oroghodo in the east to the River Ohosu in the west. He ordered the expulsion of the nobleman Ovio, an event that led to migrations towards present-day Delta State in Nigeria. (Full article...)
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Edo literature includes both written and oral works in the Edo language by the Edo people of Nigeria. It has its origins in precolonial times and has evolved over time. The literature is a reflection of Edo culture and it includes various periods, genres, and authors. It is rooted in traditional expressions such as brass-casting, wood carving, and pictorial writing. The written form became more prominent during the colonial era with the adoption of the Roman script. Folk songs are a part of Edo literature and are a part of Edo cultural heritage. These songs serve as repositories of historical narratives, moral teachings, and cultural expressions. (Full article...)
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Snap Judgments: New Positions in Contemporary African Photography was a 2006 exhibition curated by Okwui Enwezor which exhibited from March 10 to May 28 at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York. It presented recent work by African photographers and artists working across photography, video, installation, and performance documentation. The exhibition featured more than 200 works by artists from Africa and the diaspora, and examined themes of identity, urbanisation, colonial legacies, and global interconnections. The exhibition was widely discussed for its challenge to Western visual stereotypes of Africa, its critique of "Afro-pessimism", and also its presentation of multiple perspectives on African identity and photographic practice. (Full article...)
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Arigho (c. 1121 – c. 1125) was the fourth ruler of the Ohuede dynasty and the thirtieth ogiso (king) of Igodomigodo, an early kingdom that later became part of the Benin Empire. Born into an urban, commercial household and trained in metalwork and trade, he was familiar with the kingdom's monetary systems before his accession. Arigho took the throne amid the Great Famine and high inflation and responded with fiscal rather than military measures, most notably the controversial Igho Arigho ("double-payment") taxation scheme and the appointment of royal officials to enforce it. The policy enlarged the royal treasury and helped moderate prices and re-engage nobles, but its effects were undercut by the contemporaneous Osogan crisis and disruptions to trade. (Full article...)
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Independence Day is an annual public holiday in Nigeria observed on 1 October to commemorate the country's independence from the United Kingdom in 1960. It is celebrated nationwide with official ceremonies, military parades, cultural displays, and other public events. The holiday commemorates the formal transfer of sovereignty that took place in Lagos at midnight on 1 October 1960, when the Union Jack was lowered and replaced with Nigeria's green–white–green flag. Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Elizabeth II, presented the constitutional instruments of independence, and the new federal government formally assumed authority. Preparations for the inaugural festivities included cultural events, receptions, and the commissioning of new infrastructure. (Full article...)
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Benin Altar Tusks (Edo: Aken'ni Elao) are ivory artefacts from the Benin Kingdom in present-day Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. These tusks date back to the 16th century and measure approximately 61 inches (1,500 mm) in height, 5.2 inches (130 mm) in width, 4.7 inches (120 mm) in depth, and weighing 25 kilograms (55 lb) according to a sample at the British Museum. The tusks feature carved royal figures in traditional regalia, depicting scenes of power, ritual, and at times, conflict. (Full article...)
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Eresoyen was the twenty-ninth Oba (king) of the Kingdom of Benin who reigned in the eighteenth century, generally dated to c. 1735 – c. 1750. He was the eldest son of ObaAkenzua I and succeeded him on the throne. Eresoyen's reign is noted for reinforcing royal authority following earlier decentralisation, marked by renewed territorial control and direct participation in Atlantic trade. His rule was associated by oral traditions with the large-scale use of cowrie shells as currency and with artistic patronage, including the construction of the Owigho ("House of Money") and support for brass casting. Eresoyen also introduced ritual changes, such as replacing the Ovia masquerade with the Ododua masquerade, and restructured royal marriage practices while creating new titles within the court. He died c. 1750 and was succeeded by his son, Ogiomo who was later known as ObaAkengbuda. (Full article...)
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Obioye (r. 1119–1121) was the third ruler of the Ohuede dynasty and the twenty-ninth Ogiso ('King') of Igodomigodo, an early kingdom of the Benin Empire. Born and raised in the rural community of Ihinmwirin as the eldest son of Idugioduwa (later OgisoOduwa), he had little urban or aristocratic experience before his accession. His short reign was dominated by a severe, kingdom-wide famine (commonly dated c. 1119 – c. 1125) and runaway inflation; contemporary sources record widespread hardship, migration and the collapse of customary tribute and guild support systems. In response Obioye ordered the seizure of privately held cowries to restrict money supply (known as Igho Obioye ('Obioye's money' or 'hard currency')) and urged subjects to practise austere consumption with the proclamation Le ne ukhunmwu ('flee the inflation'); these measures failed to restore food supplies and provoked resistance from merchants and nobles. (Full article...)
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Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent was an international touring exhibition of contemporary African art produced between 1994 and 2004. Initiated by Jean-Hubert Martin as a successor to his 1989 exhibition Magiciens de la Terre and directed by chief curator Simon Njami, it presented 137 works by 88 artists from 25 countries, including those in the African diaspora, to challenge the divide between North and sub-Saharan Africa and to offer a broad overview of modern "Africanity". Opening in 2004 at the Museum Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, the exhibition toured the Hayward Gallery in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo before concluding in 2007 at the Johannesburg Art Gallery. Works were grouped into three themes, "Identity and History", "Body and Soul", and "City and Land", with a recurring emphasis on remixing and recycling materials, exemplified by artists such as El Anatsui, Gonçalo Mabunda, and Romuald Hazoumè. It was recognised as the largest exhibition of contemporary African art staged in Europe and the first major survey of its kind in Japan and Africa, receiving both praise for subverting Western expectations of "primitive" art and criticism for its curatorial framework, with some reviewers arguing that the "remix" metaphor and thematic divisions were arbitrary and risked presenting "Africa the logo" for the global art market. (Full article...)
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Orhogbua (reigned c. 1550 – c. 1578) was the seventeenth Oba ('king') of the Kingdom of Benin, succeeding his father Esigie. He was exposed to Christianity and Portuguese education in his youth, including baptism and instruction in Portuguese, and later studied abroad in São Tomé and Lisbon before returning to assume the throne instead of pursuing a clerical career. As Oba, he expanded Benin's influence through military campaigns, including actions against tributary communities and the establishment of a military base at Lagos Island (Èkó), where he installed Ashipa as ruler, beginning a dynasty associated with Benin. He maintained trade and diplomatic contact with Europeans, receiving English traders led by Thomas Wyndham in 1553 and facilitating pepper trade through Ughoton, while Christianity declined in royal support during his reign and missionary efforts lost influence. He is also credited with introducing native cooking salt, and died c. 1578, succeeded by his son Ehengbuda. (Full article...)
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Ehengbuda (a.k.a. Edo: Ehengbuda N'Obo, lit.'Ehengbuda the Physician') was the eighteenth Oba ('king') of the Benin Empire, reigning from approximately c. 1578 – c. 1606. He succeeded his father, Orhogbua, and maintained Benin's influence through warfare and diplomacy. His reign included military engagements against neighbouring powers such as the Oyo Empire, resulting in a treaty that established the Benin-Oyo frontier at Otun in present-day Ekiti State. Ehengbuda also asserted Benin's control over vassal Yoruba states such as Owo, where the local ruler was required to continue paying tribute to the Oba. Though contact with Europeans persisted during his reign, claims of diplomatic exchanges—such as the gift of a telescope—lack independent verification. His rule is considered the end of the era of warrior kings in Benin, with military leadership subsequently delegated to high-ranking chiefs. (Full article...)
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Oduwa (born Idugioduwa; reigned c. 1112 – c. 1119) was the twenty-eighth ogiso (king) of Igodomigodo, a kingdom that eventually became part of the Benin Empire. He was the second ruler of the Ohuede dynasty and seventh son of OgisoOhuede who succeeded his father after a brief, contested succession. Oduwa's reign saw growth in the kingdom's artisanal and commercial activity: he reinforced and expanded agrarian–craft policies (notably the Ugbo Owinna or 'guildworkers' farms'), supported craft specialisms and market networks centred on the chief marketplace Ekiogiso (later Agbado), and maintained royal ceremonial practices associated with these sectors. (Full article...)
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Fred Newton Binka (b. 1953) is a Ghanaian public health physician and researcher. He serves as a distinguished professor of clinical epidemiology at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho, Ghana, and has previously coordinated the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Response to Artemisinin Resistance in the Greater Mekong sub-region of Asia. He is the founding vice-chancellor of UHAS and the former executive secretary of the International Network for the Demographic Evaluation of Populations and Their Health (INDEPTH) Network, a global network of health and demographic surveillance systems. His work in malaria control and health development in Africa, particularly in the areas of vitamin A supplementation, insecticide-treated bed nets, and rotavirus and meningitis vaccination, has been impactful. (Full article...)
Ehenneden, also spelled Hennenden, (born Egiebo, reigned c. 1095 – c. 1110) was the twenty-sixth Ogiso (king) of Igodomigodo, the early state that preceded the Benin Empire. His reign is documented as having involved economic expansion, administrative restructuring, and increased activity among guilds and artisans. Ehenneden strengthened the role of royal guilds in weaving, carving, and trade, which contributed to production and commerce. He also reorganised the Edionnisen ("Great Nobles"), granting them the authority to appoint sub-chiefs, oversee regional courts, and construct noble residences, actions that contributed to the governance structure. Following his death without a direct heir, succession disputes arose; ultimately, the Edionnisen selected Ohuede, a distant royal relative, as his successor, thereby marking the end of the Oriagba dynasty. (Full article...)
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Owodo (r. 1125–1130, d. c. 1133) was the thirty-first Ogiso ('King') of the pre-imperial Benin kingdom of Igodomigodo and the last ruler of the Ohuede dynasty, succeeding his father, Arigho. According to traditions recorded by historian Osarẹn Ọmọregie, his rule began during recovery from a prolonged famine but was dominated by palace factionalism, disruptive attacks from Osogan and a high-profile domestic scandal that led to the exile (and, in some accounts, the attempted execution) of his son Ikaladerhan. Conflict with the Edionnisen ('Great Nobles') and public outrage after Owodo struck and killed a noble's pregnant widow, an act considered Kirikuvua under the kingdom's law and punishable by deposition, prompted an emergency council meeting to declare him unfit to rule. He was deposed and exiled to Ihinmwirin, where he died in obscurity three years later. His removal ended the Ohuede dynasty and the Ogiso era. It paved the way for the arrival of Prince Oranmiyan from Ile-Ife and the establishment of the Oba monarchy by Oranmiyan's son, Eweka I. (Full article...)
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Aderemi Oluyomi KukuNNOMOON (20 March 1941 – 13 February 2022) was a Nigerian mathematician and academic, known for his contributions to the fields of algebraic K-theory and non-commutative geometry. Born in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, Kuku began his academic journey at Makerere University College and the University of Ibadan, where he earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics, followed by his M.Sc. and Ph.D. under Joshua Leslie and Hyman Bass. His doctoral research focused on the Whitehead group of p-adic integral group-rings of finite p-groups. Kuku held positions as a lecturer and professor at various Nigerian universities, including the University of Ife and the University of Ibadan, where he served as Head of the Department of Mathematics and Dean of the Postgraduate School. His research involved developing methods for computing higher K-theory of non-commutative rings and articulating higher algebraic K-theory in the language of Mackey functors. His work on equivariant higher algebraic K-theory and its generalisations impacted the field. (Full article...)
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The Ohuede dynasty was a short-lived ruling house in the late Ogiso era of Igodomigodo (the early state that preceded the Kingdom of Benin), lasting from c. 1110 AD – c. 1130 AD. It emerged after Ogiso ('king') Ehenneden died without an heir, leading the Edionnisen ('Great Nobles') to trace succession through collateral branches of the Oriagba line, leading to the accession of Ohuede from the Ihinmwirin lineage. His brief reign established guild-based agricultural organisation and reinforcement of hereditary succession rules. He was succeeded by Ogisos Oduwa, Obioye, Arigho, and Owodo. The dynasty reinforced the principle of primogeniture, but its period was mostly affected by political instability and economic decline. The dynasty collapsed following Owodo's deposition by the Edionnisen after accusations of grave misconduct, ending the Ohuede line and also contributing to the final dissolution of the Ogiso monarchy. (Full article...)
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Bayelsa State, located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, has been led by colonial, military, and civilian administrations. Before Nigeria's independence in 1960, the territory that now constitutes Bayelsa was part of the Eastern Region, one of Nigeria's original administrative divisions. During the colonial era, British officials governed the Eastern Region, which included the area now known as Bayelsa State, until Nigeria's independence in 1960. Thereafter, Nigerian officials, including Francis Akanu Ibiam as governor and Michael Okpara as premier, administered the region until the first military coup in 1966 which led to the abolition of the regional system. In 1967, Nigeria's military leader Yakubu Gowon split the Eastern Region into three new states: East-Central State, South-Eastern State, and Rivers State. Bayelsa remained part of Rivers State for nearly three decades, under both military and civilian rule. In 1996, the Nigerian military government under Sani Abacha created Bayelsa State, carving it out of Rivers State. (Full article...)
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Edo State, situated in Nigeria's southern region, has had various leaders since Nigeria gained independence in 1960, both military and civilian. After independence, Nigeria had only three regions, and the area of the future Edo State was located in the Western Region. The Mid-Western Region was separated from the Western Region in August 1963 and had Dennis Osadebay as its initial Premier. Osadebay served until January 1966, when he was replaced by David Akpode Ejoor, the first military governor. Control of the region was contested during the Biafran War (1967–1970), and Ejoor was replaced by Samuel Ogbemudia. Ogbemudia governed the Mid-Western State from September 1967 to July 1975. The region was renamed and reorganized as the Bendel State on 17 March 1976, its name a combination of the old Benin and Delta provinces. Notable governors during this time period include George Agbazika Innih, Husaini Abdullahi, and Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Ogbemudia also returned for a three-month stint as a civilian governor in 1983 before the military reasserted control. (Full article...)
Rivers State, located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, has undergone political transformations, influenced by colonial, military, and civilian administrations. Rivers State was originally part of the Eastern Region before Nigeria's independence in 1960. During the colonial era, British officials governed the region until Nigeria's first military coup in 1966, which led to the abolition of the regional system. In 1967, military leader Yakubu Gowon created Rivers State, which remained under military rule until the brief return to civilian governance in 1979. However, another coup in 1983 reinstated military control until Nigeria's full transition to democracy in 1999. (Full article...)
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The national symbols of Nigeria represent the country's identity, heritage, and values, and they include the national flag, coat of arms, anthem, and pledge, as well as the national flower, animal, currency, and other national emblems. The Nigerian flag, designed in 1959 by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, features three vertical stripes of green and white, symbolising agriculture and peace, respectively. The coat of arms, adopted in 1960, includes a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolising the meeting of the Niger and Benue Rivers, supported by two white horses representing dignity. Above the shield is an eagle, symbolising strength, and beneath it is Nigeria's national motto: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress". The national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee", first adopted in 1960, relinquished in 1978, and then re-adopted in 2024, calls upon Nigerians to stand in brotherhood and serve their motherland. The national pledge, introduced in 1976, serves as an oath of allegiance and commitment to Nigeria's unity and development. The national flower, Costus spectabilis, symbolises beauty and prosperity, while the national animal, the eagle, reflects the country's strength and vision. The Naira, Nigeria's national currency, was introduced in 1973. Through these symbols, Nigeria's government and its people express their collective pride, uphold their cultural values, and reinforce their commitment to national development and cohesion. (Full article...)
Delta State, situated in Nigeria's southern region, has had various leaders since Nigeria gained independence in 1960, both military and civilian. After independence in 1960, Nigeria had only three regions, and the area of the future Delta State was located in the Western Region. The Mid-Western Region was separated from the Western Region in August 1963 and had Dennis Osadebay as its initial Premier. Osadebay served until January 1966, when he was replaced by David Akpode Ejoor, the first military governor. Control of the region was contested during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), and Ejoor was replaced by Samuel Ogbemudia. Ogbemudia governed the Mid-Western Region from September 1967 to July 1975. The region was renamed and reorganised as the Bendel State on 17 March 1976, its name a combination of the old Benin and Delta provinces. Some governors during this time period include George Agbazika Innih, Husaini Abdullahi, and Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Ogbemudia also returned for a three-month stint as a civilian governor in 1983 before the military reasserted control. (Full article...)
Cross River State, located in the South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, has undergone political changes influenced by colonial rule, military regimes, and democratic transitions. The territory, which was originally under the Eastern Region, was incorporated into the newly created South-Eastern State in 1967 following the dissolution of the regional structure by the military government. In 1967, military leader Yakubu Gowon established South-Eastern State from the Eastern Region as part of a broader state creation effort during the Nigerian Civil War. The state remained under military governance until 1979, when Nigeria transitioned briefly to civilian rule. In 1976, South-Eastern State was renamed Cross River State during the nationwide state reorganisation carried out by the Murtala Mohammed administration. (Full article...)
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Akwa Ibom State, located in the South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, has been governed by a succession of military governors, administrators, and elected governors since its creation in 1987. Before 1987, it formed part of the Eastern Region until the military dissolved Nigeria's regional structure in 1967. Following the reorganisation, the area became part of the newly created South-Eastern State on 27 May 1967. The South-Eastern State, comprising the present-day states of Akwa Ibom and Cross River, remained under military rule until Nigeria's brief civilian transition in 1979. In 1976, under the Murtala Mohammed administration, South-Eastern State was renamed Cross River State. (Full article...)
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Independence Day is an annual public holiday in Nigeria observed on 1 October to commemorate the country's independence from the United Kingdom in 1960. It is celebrated nationwide with official ceremonies, military parades, cultural displays, and other public events. The holiday commemorates the formal transfer of sovereignty that took place in Lagos at midnight on 1 October 1960, when the Union Jack was lowered and replaced with Nigeria's green–white–green flag. Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Elizabeth II, presented the constitutional instruments of independence, and the new federal government formally assumed authority. Preparations for the inaugural festivities included cultural events, receptions, and the commissioning of new infrastructure. (Full article...)
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Hey! Thank you so much for your review on Shō Shitatsu. I wanted to let you know I have a number of other GANs on Ryukyuan monarchs up for review rn, and they all use a very similar set of sources (since there's such a small amount of info known about them). Since you have access to the Smits sources, you'd probably have an easier time reviewing them than most. I don't wanna cause more work for you if you don't want to ofc, but for the purposes of the Wikicup, you could probably rack up some of those GAN points without as much work as a randomly sampled review. Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 06:14, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
You’re right, I actually plan on reviewing the ones I am able to. I have a couple GANs too if you don’t mind, I’d appreciate you looking too. :D Vanderwaalforces (talk) 07:49, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Would either of them be within your comfort zone, or would both be "overly long"? If one of them is within your comfort zone, I could add it to the current pool, but if they're both too long, I can wait until the next pool forms.
Mr Serjeant Buzfuz (talk) 15:02, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Well well, it is surprising to see that my expectation (of being the one to review Double Shuffle) wasn’t exactly met, and I guess you had the same thoughts, lol. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 05:20, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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History allows us to solve some problems in the present and future. I have worked on a draft which later was assented to by you as Benneth Igweh as Wikipedia:NPOL. I worked on Anthony Okon Placid page, incumbent czar of Nigeria's Public relations, an appointive position that gives an occupant of the office the responsibility to manage the image of Nigeria Police Force. It was surprising when the draft was turned down on failure to meet significant coverage Notability of living persons. It was ironically surprising again when the predecessor of Anthony Okon Placid Benjamin Hundeyin who is his junior in rank in the force but was appointed as Force PRO by IGP was assented on Wikipedia:NPOL, with coverage from the appointment. I thought it much to seek your perspective before resubmission. Thanks Twicebefore (talk) 00:18, 16 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I doubt if there’s a need to keep G11 intact, when the situation G11 is trying to solve has in fact been resolved. I mean, there’ll be no need to delete the user page by then. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 17:57, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Doesn't G11 create essentially a blank slate? An Administrator deletes it, I believe, means the visibility of the earlier revisions also goes away. Enćenćecasïdća (talk) 17:59, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, including the editor who originally wrote it, so sometimes blanking is preferable, because many newbies don't realize that what they've written is too promotional for our standards. In this particular case though, that's pretty blatant, so I've actually blocked the account and I'll G11. -- asilvering (talk) 19:44, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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Hi, I came across the articles Darband, Rudbar, Matkuh and Karat Kallehlu which you reviewed last year, and I wanted to remind you that census records are insufficient to establish notability for populated places. All three of these were previously deleted as part of a large batch of poorly sourced stubs that turned out not to be villages at all. Hopefully we can stop things like this from slipping through the cracks and avoid these geostub debacles in the future. –dlthewave☎06:08, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Dlthewave I must admit that I have in fact stopped reviewing places articles unless they’re from my country or unless it is very obvious that it passes, this is the reason why I respect editors whose specialty is in WP:NPLACE, seriously haha. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 08:19, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
