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Igbos need to be prepared to present an original documentary on the Biafra experience, offering a detailed, blow-by-blow historical account of the events leading up to and during the conflict. This would trace developments from the controversial census and disputed elections, through the political tensions surrounding the Awolowo treason trial and imprisonment.

It would further examine the 1966 coup and the subsequent counter-coup, alongside the leadership decisions under Gowon that contributed to Nigeria’s slide into civil war. The narrative would also review key aspects of the conflict, including battlefield conduct, humanitarian concerns such as civilian casualties, destruction of farmlands, and reported disruptions to relief efforts, including Red Cross operations and welfare distributions.

In addition, it would analyze major military engagements during the war, such as the failed attempts to cross the Niger at Onitsha Bridge, the destruction of a 2nd Division at Abagana, and the final fall of Owerri, including the heavy losses suffered by the 3rd Marine Commando Division.

Let's see who will handle this .if this is going to be handled by Omotosho or not

I support Peter Obi on this . Abacha was far more democratic than this rubbish

very serious and coordinated attempts to scapegoat the igbos again, Igbos should be extra vigilant

Ofodirinwa:
Why can't you post it?

Not presently in Nigeria, will do so once I am back

Barefaced hypocrisy

But how about posting unique businesses, hotels , factories, industrial facilities for sale change. Let's celebrate the entrepreneurs for s change.

AKWATGOLD1:
Sometimes, rapid success is bringing someone closer to his or her grave.

Only applicable to Nigeria

Did you notice no one attacked or called the minister for power to order or to sit up

I hope this time around, the state that peoduces the Gas will host the main Gas offices and get its income tax

If you struggle against an unprofessional ragtag militias, what would you do when you encounter a full fledged professional military

callmeDDD:
Lol. Na wa oo. People won't give up so easy .
Current form: I don't know where people always see their data from. Onitsha has population than Kano or what am I reading up there? Do we even need to argue about this?

This is Chatgpt:

Here are 10 major cities in Nigeria by population (based on widely accepted metro/urban estimates):


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🇳🇬 Top 10 Cities in Nigeria (by Population)

1. Lagos
– ~15–20 million
– Nigeria’s largest city and economic powerhouse


2. Kano
– ~4–5 million
– Major commercial hub in the north


3. Ibadan
– ~3–4 million
– One of the largest cities by land area in Africa


4. Abuja
– ~3 million
– Capital city, fast-growing urban center


5. Port Harcourt
– ~2–3 million
– Oil and gas hub of the Niger Delta


6. Benin City
– ~1.5–2 million
– Historic city and regional economic center


7. Kaduna
– ~1.5–2 million
– Important industrial and military base


8. Onitsha
– ~1.5–2 million
– Home to one of Africa’s largest markets


9. Aba
– ~1–1.5 million
– Known for manufacturing and trade


10. Ilorin
– ~1 million
– Growing educational and administrative hub




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Quick insight

Lagos alone is larger than some countries in population.

Northern cities like Kano grow fast due to trade and migration.

Southern cities like Onitsha and Aba dominate in commerce and entrepreneurship.



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If you want, I can break this down into fastest-growing cities, richest cities, or best cities for business in Nigeria—those are more useful if you're thinking opportunities.

This is Claude:

Here are the **16 Nigerian cities with over 1 million people (2026 estimates)**:

Here are all **16 Nigerian cities with over 1 million people (2026 estimates):**

| # | City | Est. Population | State |
|---|------|----------------|-------|
| 1 | **Lagos** | 17,803,700 | Lagos |
| 2 | **Kano** | ~3,600,000 | Kano |
| 3 | **Ibadan** | ~3,500,000 | Oyo |
| 4 | **Abuja** | ~3,000,000 | FCT |
| 5 | **Port Harcourt** | ~2,300,000 | Rivers |
| 6 | **Benin City** | ~1,800,000 | Edo |
| 7 | **Maiduguri** | ~1,500,000 | Borno |
| 8 | **Zaria** | ~1,400,000 | Kaduna |
| 9 | **Aba** | ~1,300,000 | Abia |
| 10 | **Jos** | ~1,200,000 | Plateau |
| 11 | **Ilorin** | ~1,100,000 | Kwara |
| 12 | **Ogun** | ~1,090,000 | Ogun |
| 13 | **Enugu** | ~1,060,000 | Enugu |
| 14 | **Abeokuta** | ~1,040,000 | Ogun |
| 15 | **Onitsha** | ~1,020,000 | Anambra |
| 16 | **Warri** | ~1,000,000 | Delta |

> ⚠️ **Note:** Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so all current figures are projections and estimates [Traders Union](https://tradersunion.com/ratings/prop/common/with-ea/) — numbers vary depending on the source. Lagos alone has grown by over 647,000 people in the last year, a 3.77% annual change, making it one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world. [Contego](https://contego.agency/blog/best-prop-firms-for-forex-eas/)

Always ask chat GPT for its source

This was the controversial 1963 census that set Nigeria on a path and trajectory of no return. If you want accurate census check the census before 1940, and you can use the right census toll to extrapolate for 2026

People did not know what Daniel Kanu saved Nigeria from

What foolish sense does it make for someone in the opposition to be continously attacking another's opposition candidate

Watch how the people supposed to provide the security for Nigeria will keep quiet and pretend as if nothing is happening until another mad man like Simon Ekpa will draw his battle line for Tinubu in the south east and you will see hypocrisy even from the clergy and monarchy.

Please hasten the operation, my 2 accounts are below. Kettykin and kettykings. Block all

Nigerians and their satanically biased mindset , tufiakwa . APC is gone forever

Will the Governor of Kano state also lose his seat and the members of the Assembly, someone should help with the answer or is it only for Abairbe like the brough their kangaroo laws for Nnamdi Kanu while Igboho was given a chieftaincy title and a red carpet to APC

what of the trillions of LP , PDP, Accord Members that defected to APC even when the parties had no division, the numerous members of the house and Senate that got elected on different Parties but defected

who will be there to monitor it , is it Tinubu or Minister of finance or Genz that are leaving the country batch by batch or the new fulani settlement in Ondo?

Peaceful protest is legitimate in every part of the world except in Nigeria. Terrorists are criminals in every part of the world except in Nigeria

gidgiddy:
Peaceful protest will reverse the gains of Aba?

It shouldn't at all but we all know the wicked intents of heart of the APC-led regime of good for nothing people that will give a red cover carpet to terrorist but shoot at unarmed protesters.

I hope this is not a plan by the enemies of igbo land to reverse the recent gains of Aba. Notice how they conveniently left Abuja and came to Aba

AguluLiar:
Reserve your cry cry till January 2027 when the great Jagaban will crush your dumb candidate at the polls.

You go cry die.

You and him will cry blood and die

May Nigeria experience a trillion trillion fold, all the nepotism, injustice, partiality, genocide, marginalizationship they meted out to the Igbo nation

Pastorsarynzay:
His conscience is tell him that ndigbo has left him

Go and check his performance before he joined APCNig, he was among the best performing Governors but all that has changed. He is still trying but not like previously

Rich4god:
This is exactly what am saying, even if we the Igbos don't want to collaborate with anyone, for the sake of our land. We should never allow Kogi Benue and Taraba to fall. If these terrorist have camo their, launching attack against us will be easy for them.

They can't enter the East. It will be suicidal. They couldn't enter when sokoto caliphate was expanding before independence and they can't enter now

Rich4god:
This particular battle is ours. Igbos are the greatest threat to Islamic jihadist from achieving total control of Nigeria.

First we are outspoken, we don't hide our mouths, secondly we are 99 percent Christians and so their plans of infiltrating us with their islamic agenda will be difficult. I base in the north. I can tell you that if you see the massive way they are funding and campaigning to have Igbo Muslims. Last year when issues of Igbo Muslims came up, it was part of their propaganda.

Why we need to take this fight seriously is because if they succeed in conquering other regions, we will definitely fall cause we can't fight alone. That's why Benue, Kogi and Taraba should never fall to the terrorist.

If you're igbo , please take some time to read igbo history of the civil war and after that you might decide to mind your business for the rest of your life.

The problem is not bandits or boko haram. The problem is your fellow southerners . They will rather betray igbos than fight the bandits

Mrchippychappy:
Not just fold our hands, but get ready to defend ourselves and collaborate more with the North central, The collaboration between both regions has already drawn the attention of the international world to the government sponsored Christian genocide in Nigeria. The border towns between Benue - Enugu and Kogi - Anambra need to be heavily fortified.

Bro, all that you said is fine until it backfires, and you will understand Nigeria better. I read the story of the first Nigerian coup. One version had it that the coup of Jan 15th, 1966, was a preemptive coup to stop another coup planned by Northerners on January 16th, 1966 . In the coup of January 15th were some middle belters like Atom Kpera along side some yorubas and igbo officers involved. All that changed when the coup was crushed by igbo officers .

After the coup ,Atom kpera was spared. He was shielded from persecution and the whole thing became an igbo coup even with the yorubas involved. If this betrayal doesn't traumatize you ,I don't any betrayal will do.

We are back to 1966. The best igbos can do now is to mind their business and prepare for the father of all wars.

This southern defense will turn into an igbo o attempt to invade the south west, south south and Middle belt if care is not taken.

My takeaways is igbos mind your business for now

Igbos,please mind your business. This particular battle is not yours. If you try to intervene, your case will not be as lucky as Nnamdi Kanu's case