Shortly after the 1945 nationwide general strike in the country, some enthusiastic youths emerged as radicals to confront the colonial government. The men, who were leaders of the Zikist Movement, were tried by a Lagos High Court, and a number of them were jailed. FRANCIS FAMOROTI, Head, Judiciary writes. The ‘’Zikists Movement’’ was originally conceived…… Continue reading Why The Zikists Were Tried And Convicted
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How Should We Strengthen The Zikist Movement?
Olympia Golden recently said: Zikist Movement should be strengthened, for Nigerians, Africans, & black folks around the world. How do we strengthen the Zikist Movement? Please, let’s get your suggestion in the comments.
Did you know that Nwafor Orizu the man who coined the term Zikism was President of Nigeria?
By Obi Nwakanma This article originally appeared in Vanguard. The mish-mash of Nigeria’s post-war history has permitted many sad revisions which in turn has made Nigerian historical studies and its statements therefrom to be lopsided, ethnic, and gnarled. We have tended in Nigeria to celebrate the worst of us, and have confined Nigeria’s true national…… Continue reading Did you know that Nwafor Orizu the man who coined the term Zikism was President of Nigeria?
History Of The Zikist Movement
The Zikist Movement was a detribalized, nationalist and Pan Africanist movement that fought for the independce of Nigeria from British colonialism. It was founded in 1946 by Nigerian youths from all parts of the country. For instance, its protem President was Raji Abdallah from the Northern part of the country, while its first substantive President, Kola…… Continue reading History Of The Zikist Movement