Nigeria: Tributes Pour In as Dim Ojukwu Laid to Rest

Tributes continue pouring in as Biafran leader Dim Ojukwu is laid to rest in Nigeria.

  • Nigeria:   Africans Rain Tributes On Ojukwu

    Vanguard, 3 March 2012

    PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, acknowledged the contributions of the late former Biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu towards the unity of the country… Read more »

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  • Nigeria:   Goodnight Ikemba Ojukwu

    This Day, 3 March 2012

    He was formerly the rebel leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra whose attempt to break away from the country led to a 30-month civil war. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Ojukwu - Sexcapades of the Biafran Leader

    Vanguard, 3 March 2012

    Dim Chukwuemka Odumegwu Ojukwu, hero of the Biafran war, had many appellations among which are the People's General, Lion of the Tribe of Biafra, the Hero's Hero, the General's… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Controversy Over Ojukwu's State Burial

    Leadership, 4 March 2012

    While remains of the late Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu- Ojukwu have been committed to the mother earth amidst encomiums and the highest military honour even though he officially… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   We Need Ojukwu Spirit to Develop - Shonekan

    The Moment, 3 March 2012

    THE late elder statesman, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, may be gone but imbibing his spirit can make Nigeria a better place and propel individual Nigerians to attain greater… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Igbos in Abidjan Honour Ojukwu

    Vanguard, 3 March 2012

    The Igbo Community in Abidjan on Friday honoured the late Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu in grand style, drawing unpredendented crowds of Nigerians and Ivorians to "Cartier… Read more »

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