Emeka Esogbue

 Family of Major (Dr.) Albert Onweazu Okonkwo Releases Rare Photographs By Emeka Esogbue Following Pen Master’s request for the photographs of Major (Dr.) Albert Onweazu Okonkwo, the family of the Nigerian Civil War figure has graciously released a collection of rare family pictures to the public. This release offers researchers and the global community a unique opportunity to view the post-war images of Major (Dr.) Albert Onweazu Okonkwo (Retd.)—the man who captured worldwide attention in 1967 during the Biafran invasion of Nigeria’s Midwestern Region, when he was appointed Military Administrator under the Biafran command. See the Photographs Below: Picture 1: Major (Dr.) Albert Onweazu Okonkwo in traditional attire. Picture 2: Albert Onweazu Okonkwo with his American wife, Elaine. Picture 3: Daniel Okonkwo, son of Albert and Elaine, with his mother. Picture 4: Professor Patrick Okonkwo (Albert’s brother) flanked by Daniel Chukwuka Okonkwo (son), Nancy Obiageli Okonkwo (daughter),...

  Nduka Eze: The Nigerian Nationalist from Asaba Who Lost His Wife to Asaba Massacre By Emeka Esogbue Only a few writers of history will recollect Nduka Eze of the blessed memory yet he was one of the most popular Nigerian nationalists, politician, writer, author and trade unionist of his time. As a nationalist, he contributed in several fronts towards the independence of the country from the British colonialists. Born Sylvester Nduka-Eze (familarly called Nduka Eze) in Asaba to Asaba parents from Umuaji Quarters of the community on February 25, 1925, he was one of the most influential and popular Anioma natives that ever lived. Nduka Eze as he was simply called was a freedom fighter, a founding member of the Zikist Movement who also worked with the United African Company where he rose to become the National President of the union. He was a student, believer, follower and propagator of the nationalist ideas and philosophies of Dr. Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe before eventually switc...