Word: nigerians
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Gowon's curious equanimity may have come from foreknowledge of events that only seemed to overtake him. A member of the Nigerian delegation at the OAU meeting in the Ugandan capital of Kampala told reporters Gowon had suspected a plot before he left for the summit. He had even questioned Colonel Joseph Namvan Garba, commander of the elite brigade that served as Gowon's bodyguard, about it. Garba, who later broadcast the first announcement of the revolt over Nigerian radio, denied all. Nonetheless, Gowon reportedly told him: "If you are plotting, let it be on your conscience...
...Museum will probably display the collection early next fall, Williams said. He said Babatunde Lawal. Nigerian visiting lecturer in West African art and culture, may use the collection in his West African art course...
...member of the Yoruda people a Nigerian religious and cultural group of about '3 million people. He said he hopes to introduce the students to the philosophy aesthetics and religious beliefs of his people...
Westernization has eroded much of the religious basis of African art, but as an art historian. Nigerian visiting lecturer Babatunde Lawal accepts the inevitability of this change and remains interested in the evolution of art forms today...
...want population growth in the poor countries to stop so that the poor can lead decent and dignified lives--or so that the rich countries can consume even more? His observation that population growth may endanger the skier and take the fun out of golfing might make a Nigerian wonder how serious Brown's stake in his interest really...