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Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by CanadaOrBust: 9:00pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
9jaRealist: These are the facts, concisely and succinctly stated. Also see below: Remembering Kaduna Nzeogwu By: Deji Yesufu Only recently did I learn that the great Tai Solarin named the road that led to his Mayflower Schools in Ogun State “Kaduna Nzeogwu Road”. I understand that before the coup, Nzeogwu was a frequent caller at Mr. Solarin’s home. He would usually go and listen to the sage talk about humanities and how to make Nigeria better. Most people who worked with Nzeogwu had a high regard for him. No less a person than former President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote a voluminous book on him titled “Nzeogwu”. Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emeka Ojukwu were not friends at the period of the coup. The coup had failed to go beyond Kaduna town because Ojukwu, who was the military garrison officer in Kano, refused to cooperate with Kaduna – an officer he considered junior to him in the army. Ojukwu would later go to Lagos and join forces with Ironsi. So in March 6th, 1967, when Ojukwu released all the mutinous soldiers under his region, the East, he did not release Nzeogwu. But students of the University of Nsukka carried out demonstrations and roused public sympathy on Nzeogwu’s behalf. Nzeogwu was subsequently released but Ojukwu did not entrust any command under him when Biafra went to war with Nigeria. With a benefit of hindsight, perhaps unbridled courage was the ruin of Nzeogwu and his fellow revolutionaries. But he cannot be blamed for corruption, selfishness and nepotism, which happened to be the bane of the politicians of those days and today too. Chukwuma “Kaduna” Nzeogwu sought to leave a better Nigeria for all of us. His method was certainly not the right one and clearly must be denounced. He however remains a national hero for many till this day. (Deji Yesufu is the author of the book Victor Banjo. All quotation in this write-up were taken from the book. Yesufu can be reached on newdejix@gmail.com) 6 Likes |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by portacabin: 9:00pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
WoeBetide666:Obj was a very close friend of Nzeogwu, probably his closest friend in the army 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Odinz(m): 9:04pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
An interesting read. Speaking from experience. But this book is old, really old. First published 1984 I think. |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by luvprince4real(m): 9:06pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
stzy:He is from delta state. Okpanam to be precise |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by majamajic(m): 9:07pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
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Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by fatima8855(m): 9:07pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
This post doesn’t make sense. |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by majamajic(m): 9:08pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
luvprince4real: he said tribe not state or town, that's how una dey fail exam, he is from Ibo tribe 2 Likes |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Dgr8hassiE(m): 9:20pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
stzy: His name are : Major Chukwuemeka Kaduna Ezeogwu. Is an Igbo fanatic. |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by notoriousbabe: 9:30pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
Obj the fearless, the husband and tamer of Buhari. |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by emezuo17: 9:32pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
stzy:. Igbo, from okpanam near asaba Delta State. The name is chukwuma kaduna nzeogwu 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by goldenarrow: 9:43pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
selemempe: His descendants are still plenty in the land, rash and brash fellows, who would rather act before thinking. 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by shugabasbn: 9:44pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
The guy was one of the army that Nigeria brought from nowhere and make him great but betrayed the country trust. Imagine he was born in 1937 and died in 1967 just 30yrs of existence, he enjoyed everything on plater of gold but failed the country. Many of his mate nowadays still roaming the street for unexisted jobs 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by shugabasbn: 9:47pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
“You have no doubt heard a lot of rumours about my relations with Ojukwu. We obviously see things quite differently after what he did to my supporters in January 1966. He is also worried about my popularity among his own people. I was to be put back in prison, but he was afraid of repercussions. Right now I am not allowed contact with troops nor am I permitted to operate on the staff. One gentleman’s agreement we have is that I can carry on with what ever pleases me.” Even Ojukwu didn't like him 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by king9952: 9:50pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
boogie2910:Lol |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Ewedegubbler: 9:51pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
Halopy: The book of cows by the Dullard for his herdsmen 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by vivalavida(m): 9:52pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
My grandfather had that book and I have read it twice. Nzeogwu was Obasanjo's close friend |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by femarse: 9:54pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
TheFacelessMan: because you don't read enough or understand well , who did u want him to kill from his own side mention them all bigot that occupy power were northerner , so if things are going wrong is the people without power he will kill ? aguyi ironsi escape and later become the greater beneficiary of the coup ifeajuna tip the president of the intending coup , that one travel out of the country and even thou nig has a visitor towards the coup , the man refuse to come home okotie was killed cos he was part of the corruption every other person killed was part of the giant corruption and they were all Northerner , they have successfully suppressed every other opposition, like jailing awolowo for treason and preventing any southerner near power except u are among them so who in the south did u want him to kill ? 8 Likes |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by judey1992(m): 9:55pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
How can I get this book? Someone should help me |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Cantonese: 9:57pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
dalass: Very wrong information. Please you need to consult your history books again and find out exactly what happened. You may also ask elders at that time to relate it to you. Id you want you may ask me. The coup was well planned but the execution was poor. Nzeogwu held his own side but others failed and it gave the appearance of a tribal coup. 8 Likes |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by TheFacelessMan: 9:58pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
femarse: When you learn to write like an educated person and convey your ideas like an adult, get back to me. Check the other sensible responses to my question for guidance. 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Nobody: 9:59pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
BabaOwen: Nah it's because he speaks Kaduna dialect of Hausa joor |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by selemempe: 10:00pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
goldenarrow:i hope u are talking about abiola and opc members? Yes i agree 3 Likes |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by CORRECTMAN788: 10:03pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
Castroii: Guy, to have said this about Nzeogu, I believe you have gone through that elaborate detailed person of Chukwuma Nzeogu by OBJ. I read that book over and over again , and I weep each time on what a rare gem Nigeria lost in Nzeogu. His kind, Nigeria never had again 5 Likes |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by goldenarrow: 10:04pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
selemempe: Truly, you are right, foolishness is universal. Nnamdi Kanu, Omokri, FFK etc are also bona-fide examples. May God save this land from such elements. Their mission may be good, but they lack wisdom. 1 Like |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by selemempe: 10:05pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
TheFacelessMan:i am no fan of the idiot....but the truth is his coup was done to benefit awolowo. Dont forget he was from western region b4 1964. He benefitted from awolowo's free education and believed in awolowo's ideas. He was only igbo by blood. He was hausa by orientation and a westerner by politics...his coup was directly targeted at leaders who had a hand in the travails of awolowo...thats why it seemed he spared igbo leaders...not really...he killed some 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Cantonese: 10:11pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
delamb01: Thanks for taking your time. But have you read Odia's version? I think Obasanjo too has a lot of information for us. |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Cantonese: 10:18pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
bnt: Not right. Nzeogwu seeing that he had been sorrounded, detonated a grenade that killed him. This fact was once again this year corroborated by his blood sister. 2 Likes |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by obynno7(m): 10:20pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
Automatic3444:if u get FTC will seun pay u? |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by femarse: 10:26pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
TheFacelessMan: if you are educated in the first place , you will know that kaduna is anything but a tribal person beside too many kids here on nairaland who has never read any book (whether it's the right account or the wrong one) concerning what happened in 1966, claiming to be adult |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by BecomeALandLord(m): 10:28pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
great book. I have it at home. |
Re: Biography Of Kaduna Nzeogwu By Olusegun Obasanjo by Nobody: 10:35pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
EazyMoh: Leprous Aboki. You saw him sleeping with his daughter in-law. |
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