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Independence Day: Five Nollywood Movies That Reflect Pre Qnd Post-independence Nigeria

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8 months ago

October 1, 2023

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October 1st is Nigeria Independence day celebration and Nigerians across all states commemorate the epochal landmark.

The nation has been under the reins of the British government from her inception until the later months of 1960 and eventually gained independence in the early hours of October 1st, 1960.

However, Nollywood has contributed to rewriting the Nigerian history before and after independence which was largely characterised by military coups.

Let’s take a look at them.

October 1st

The events in this Kunle Afolayan-directed historical drama unfolded just before Nigeria’s Independence day.

In the movie, there is a pressing need for Inspector Danladi to unravel a communal crisis of killings of women in a rural town.

October 1 continues to play a significant role in Nigerian cinema. It conveys us back to colonial times and does not fail to avoid the social ill of rape.

Saworo Ide

Saworo Ide perfectly chronicles how bad governance and poor policy making spurs into multiple coups. In the movie, a military leader leads a coup to unseat a sitting leader.

In the 1999 film, notable actors such as Kola Oyewo, Bukky Wright, Lere Paimo, Larinde Akinleye, and Peter Fatomilola take on prominent roles.

Tunde Kelani’s imaginative genius gives rise to a compelling movie that underscores the significance of democracy, effective governance, and community involvement in the decision-making process.

Furthermore, the film delves into subjects like corruption, oppression, and the quest for political authority.

’76

In the backdrop of the chaotic period following Nigeria’s independence, this 2016 movie narrates the tale of a youthful soldier who faces allegations of conspiring to overthrow the government.

Ramsey Nouah assumes the character of Joseph Dewa, a young soldier whose innocence hinges on his spouse, Suzie (played by Rita Dominic).

The film “76” offers a unique portrayal of leadership during that era and delves into the issue of inter-tribal prejudice.

Madam President

This movie sets Ireti Doyle as the main character in person of Mrs. Tabi Johnson, a woman entangled in the intricate realm of politics. As the vice president of the fictional nation of Bangidi, she suffers stiff opposition from fellow high-ranking officials who plot to take control by assassinating the president.

However, the unexpected turn of events thrusts her into the role of president, highlighting a stark difference from the Nigerian political landscape, where, even fifty years after the nation’s independence, a female candidate from a major political party has not yet run for the presidency.

The Black Book

The flashback in the movie opens up into the account of how military leaders fared years into the Nigeria independence. The Black Book is a movie which highlights Richard Mofe-Damijo as the lead character.

The Black Book satires high-chief offices of the Nigerian military body who use their positions to peddle hard drugs when it was introduced into some parts of Africa in the late 19’s.
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Bauchi Commissioner Gifts 3 Students Cash For Prompt Resumption, Ability To Read

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May 17, 2024

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The Bauchi state Commissioner for Education, Dr Jamila Dahiru, on Thursday, gave a cash gift of N5,000 each to three Senior Secondary II students of Government Science Secondary School, Misau for their determination to succeed in Education.

Two of the students, Adamu Adamu, Mustapha and Haruna impressed the commissioner for their presence in school in the first day of resumption while Abdullahi Musa marvelled her for his reading ability and comprehension.

According to the commissioner, the gesture was to appreciate their determination to learn as well and motivate other students to emulate them.

While paying a courtesy visit to the Emir of Misau, Alh. Ahmed Sulaiman, the commissioner disclosed that the Bauchi State government was working with stakeholders from the Misau Emirate to fine-tune modalities of temporarily accommodating the students of Federal Science Technical College, Misau at its Science Secondary School Misau.

She said the college made the request in a letter to the ministry stating that the facility given to them could no longer accommodate their students population, hence the resolve to convene the stakeholders meeting to fine-tune ways of sharing the facility for the betterment of the state.

She disclosed that government science secondary school Misau, one of the best in the state in terms of befitting facilities has the capacity to accommodate up to five thousand students, but currently houses about three hundred students.

She appreciated the Emir for his continued support to programmes and policies of the government with more emphasis on the education sector.

Speaking on behalf of the Emir and other stakeholders, a retired Director with the Ministry, Muhammad Musa, expressed gratitude to the Commissioner for the honour and promised to assemble critical stakeholders from the emirate so as to arrive at an acceptable decision for the benefit of all and sundry.

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NDIC Obtains Order To Wind Down 96 Microfinance, Mortgage Banks

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May 17, 2024

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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has said that it has obtained Winding up Orders for 96 out of 183 microfinance and primary mortgage banks whose licenses were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria in May 2023.

The Managing Director, NDIC, Bello Hassa, revealed this at a sensitisation seminar for Judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday organised by the NDIC, to enlighten the judiciary on the intricacies of the banking industry.

Hassan said, “As at date, the Corporation had obtained Winding up Orders for 96 out of 183 Micro Finance and Primary Mortgage Banks whose licenses were revoked by the CBN in May 2023, in less than one Year of revocation.”

He added that the NDIC was committed to fulfilling its mandate of protecting depositors through bank supervision, failure resolution and liquidation so as to boost confidence in the financial system.

Speaking on the role that the judiciary plays in the fulfillment of the mandate, Hassan said, “We recognise the judiciary as one of our critical stakeholders. With this, when cases are brought before them, they can receive accelerated hearing and proclamation of Justice.”

Citing some of the achievements from previous editions of the seminar, Hassan said that instances where liquidation-related litigations experienced delays were reduced.

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JUST IN: 36 Speakers Back State Police

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May 16, 2024

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Speakers of the 36 Houses of Assembly in Nigeria on Thursday expressed support for the National Assembly’s ongoing efforts to alter the 1999 constitution to create state policing in the country.

The Speakers made their resolution known at the end of their meeting in Abuja.

The Senate and House of Representatives are currently working to amend various constitutional provisions, including those regarding state police, financial autonomy for local government, fiscal federalism, and mayoral status for the FCT.

Details shortly…