Nwaubani

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The Women’s War of 1929: Igbo Women’s Resistance to Colonial Rule

The Women’s War of 1929 often referred to as the “Aba Women’s Riot” stands as one of the most significant anti-colonial uprisings in West African history. Led primarily by Igbo women, with participation from Ibibio, Ogoni, and other southeastern groups, this protest challenged British colonial authority and reshaped policies on governance, taxation, and women’s political…

Ohaobu: Akwa Ibom’s Indigenous Igbo Community

Many people in Akwa Ibom are unaware that an indigenous Igbo community exists in Ukanafun Local Government Area, called Ohaobu. This community’s name and its claim to hosting rights for a gas facility are strongly disputed by their neighbors. When people think of ethnic groups in Akwa Ibom State, they usually think of the “Big…