The July 29, 1966 Revanchist Coup
Emma, read you today on July 29, 1966 Revanchist Coup, Sun page 30.
C.J. Justice Peter Umeadi, Chief Justice, Anambra State
The series on the revanchist coup have been a master piece both in content and in style. – Prof. Okezie, Consultant, OBGY, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu
Your researches ingenuity, pen mightier than the computer and health nurtured by divine intervention will continue to sustain you with this gift of writing. Your brain and pen are impeccable assets to the Daily Sun publication. Chinweta Agu, Award Winning Actor and Producer, Chinwetalu Films, Gariki, Enugu.
Expecting your new work, Nzeogwu, Awo and the Death of the Prime Minister, otherwise your analysis has been scientific and revealing. Teambar, Professor of Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Your article in today’s Sun is highly revealing. How do I get a copy of Kaduna Nzeogwu, Awo and the Death of the Prime Minister? – Chief Iheanacho, Abuja.
Murtala was a Major in July 1966 because I was there at Ikeja barracks when Gowon made his first national broadcast, another Northerner and no basis for Nigeria unity. I was the one holding that megaphone behind the new Head of State in that iconic photograph. – C.N. Obuse, Rtd NA
The injustice is going round. The Christian Generals are reaping nemesis. Imagine General T.Y. Danjuma crying that Nigeria is being Islamized. Kudos for your bravery and your prophecies! – Bar. Harold Ufondu. 0803 331 9094
Emma Okocha, God will continue to bless you for making us know the truth on the death of a selfless great Nigerian leader, General Aguiyi Ironsi. As usual from Blood on the Niger, anybody reading you must shed buckets and buckets of tears. C. Jide Udeozo, Executive Chairman, Priscal Standard Agencies Ltd
A book on the late Brigadier Maimalari will be launched in Abuja on 4th July at the conference center. I suspect that the issue on the January ’66 coup, being an Igbo coup may come up at the launching of in the book. Your reaction in the Sun is being awaited by all for the education and authoritative explanation of the historical events of that period. – Dike Esq. 0803 307 2852
Thank you for bringing back the sad memory of General Ironsi’s unjustifiable tragic death! Do you know that the July 29th counter coup was the worst and the bloodiest of all counter coups in the world? – Benson Eyo. 0701 459 5065
50 Years Ago Doctors without Borders was conceived in Biafra
I am always looking forward to reading your articles because as a victim of the war and its negatives, a researcher and writer, your intellectual contributions are pillars to my research efforts. My 400+ pg- work on Biafra may be out soon.
Chidi Ofoegbu. 0802 845 8398
Emma on a journey I read your article, 50 Years Ago. This I did almost in tears. let me know of the memorial date of the Anioma and Asaba genocide.
Patrick Onyeibe, Ika. 0803 359 6428
Please send to me list of books you wrote on the War or where I can get them?
Innocent Ezeamalu, No. 1 Ago Hausa st, Olodi Apapa. 0803 561 6421
How can I access your literally works which I have come to see as more authentic than the lies being churned out by the Generals. Mike Ndigwe, PH. 0803 764 0622
Your Column in Today’s Sun brought down tears from my eyes. We were the children that were saved by those Churches and Humanitarian Organizations. We are supposed to find a way to appreciate those Missionaries. Thank you. Dr. Theophilus Osuji. 0803 715 9064
We read you over here; I am one of your fans and thank you for your great informative insights about the memory of Biafra. Lord give us peace. Rev. Fr. Martin, Tennessee, USA. 1901 550 7032
Brother Emma Okocha, you are the only one standing to remind our people and the other ethnics of the then Eastern Region who suffered the inhuman atrocities foisted on Biafra. It is time the South Easterners show gratitude to the Humanitarian Organizations that came to their aid. Chief J.I. Nwafor. 0803 692 5729
Thanks to your Doctors without Borders, Sun May 30th, 2017, for recalling that part of history. I am a living witness and a beneficiary of the Humanity and kindness of those Churches and Organizations that came to save our people. May God bless you! – Ernest, from the Bomb infested Uli Airport Town.
I can’t but acknowledge the well-researched write ups ‘on the Niger.’ How and where can I get the book? – Dr. Ibeneme. 0803 709 5431
We shall surprise you defecting guys with Nigeria’s ultimate survival both in growth and development beyond your dreams and imagination. Prof. Isa Momoh, Professor, Mass Com. Lagos Business School.
You can talk to my uncle HRH Eze Mikel Igwe Ukogo of Igbere. He seems excited over your write ups. As a Seminarian, he had worked with the voluntary organizations during the civil war. He has stories that would interest you. Theresa, Akwa Ibom State.
Dino Malayria and the Senators of Rome….
Emma, your today’s “On the Niger” titled ‘Dino Malayria and the Senators of Rome’ is as entertaining as it is informative. Kudos
Richard Nkwopara, Owerri. 0803 392 8359
I don’t miss the Wednesday edition of the Sun. Your Dino Malayria don dey break ribs here but na true talk. May Olisebuluwa bless you! Engr. Ben Uzoma Obi, G.M. Stagnum Motors, Lagos. 0813 232 0965
I read that piece on Dino Malayria and found it very hilarious and couldn’t resist commending you. God bless. – Aduroja Abiodun, Warri, Delta State
I have been following your articles. Never seen a more historical chronicle of my people’s, the Tiv travails (so called Tiv riots) treated with such depth and sympathy. – Smartenryk Ahangba Samari. Benue State 0803 458 7213
Wow! Emma, what a history. Many of us are not aware of all these connections. Thank you for your revelations. Dr. Okoro C.J. Okigwe, Djon Pharmacy Ltd. Imo State