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Nigerian colonial history

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The Killing of Dr. Stewart and the Brutal Ahiara Expedition of 1905

The story of a white man dragged off his bicycle and killed while riding through Igbo territory has been told in different versions, including in Chinua Achebe’s famous novel Things Fall Apart. In 1905, Dr. Stewart, a British medical officer attached to the colonial Southern Nigeria Military Regiment, was mistakenly killed during local resistance against British…

Place Ahiara

The Name “Anambra” Is Not New: A Look at Its Indigenous and Colonial Origins

Many believe “Anambra” is a recent invention created during Nigeria’s post-colonial period. However, historical records prove that variations of the name—such as “Anambara” and “Anambala”—were in use long before British rule. These earlier versions reflect the Indigenous Igbo pronunciation. The spelling “Anambra” is simply a colonial adaptation of the traditional name. Early Mention of Anambara…