65 Years On: Whose Independence?
On the morning of October 1st, 1960, Lagos woke to drums and gun salutes. It was Nigeria’s Independence. The Union Jack slipped down the pole, and the Green-White-Green rose with the hope of a people reborn. Crowds filled Race Course, eyes glistening with tears and wonder. Nnamdi Azikiwe stood as Governor-General, Tafawa Balewa as Prime […]