On April 1, I wrote on this blog that during his foreign trips President Buhari should see himself as Nigeria’s Salesman-In-Chief, and should carry Innoson and other local companies along on such trips to sign deals. I frowned at the traditional restriction of foreign trips by Nigerian presidents to sourcing for foreign investment, and argued…… Continue reading Zikistmovement.com Article Helps Buhari-Osinbajo And Innoson Lure $1 Billion Investment To Nigeria
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Zikism: Nigeria and Risorgimento
By Obi Nwakanma It does seem clear to many of us who still have, and are guided by a sense of history that Nigeria derailed from its historical course, and drifts, when it abandoned Zikist ideology as its foundational myth. Much of Nigeria’s history, particularly since the civil war, has been shaped by a cynical…… Continue reading Zikism: Nigeria and Risorgimento
Why The Zikists Were Tried And Convicted
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
Toyin Aimakhu Is Zikist Movement’s First Nominee For Person Of The Year (2016)
Toyin Aimakhu did really great when her efforts led to the raising of millions of naira for the treatment of Mayowa Ahmed, a lady stricken down with cancer. Even though there was eventually a lot of controversy between Toyin and Mayowa’s family about the money raised, Toyin’s effort brought funds and hope to an issue that…… Continue reading Toyin Aimakhu Is Zikist Movement’s First Nominee For Person Of The Year (2016)
Remembering Raji Abdullah, Northern Leader Of The Zikist Movement
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was a detribalized Nigerian who inspired the devotion of people from all parts of Nigeria, who saw in him a true national leader. An example is Mallam Habib Raji Abdullah, who became the Interim President of the Zikist Movement (an anticolonialist organization) at its formation in the 1940s. Raji Abdullah was a…… Continue reading Remembering Raji Abdullah, Northern Leader Of The Zikist Movement