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Unveiling Zik of Africa: A Rare Glimpse of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe in Boy Scouts Uniform
A rarely seen postcard captures Dr. Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe, fondly known as Zik of Africa, dressed in a Boy Scouts uniform—offering an intimate look at one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalist leaders in a different light. The image, believed to date back to the 1960s, stands as a symbol of leadership, discipline, and service—values that mirrored both Azikiwe’s character and the ideals of the global scouting movement.
Scouting was first introduced to Nigeria in 1912 as The Boy Scout Association under a Royal Charter granted on 14 January 1912. It was officially registered in Nigeria on 23 November 1915, during the tenure of Lord Frederick Lugard, the then Governor-General of Nigeria, under British colonial administration. Initially, scout groups were created primarily for the children of British citizens living in the Protectorates.
Before long, local Nigerian boys were permitted to join the Scouts, marking a crucial step in expanding the movement’s reach and influence. The official recognition of the Boy Scouts in Nigeria was affirmed through a Warrant signed by the movement’s founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, establishing the Nigerian chapter’s legitimacy.
By 1942, the organisation had evolved into The Boy Scout Association of Nigeria, formally registered under the Companies Allied Matters Act of 1924 (as applicable then). This structure laid the groundwork for what would become a vibrant and enduring movement promoting discipline, citizenship, and leadership among Nigerian youth.
Following Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the symbolic connection between national service and scouting deepened. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, by virtue of being the first black Governor-General of Nigeria (1960–1963) and subsequently the first President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1963–1966), became the Chief Scout of Nigeria. His role underscored the Boy Scouts’ importance in shaping young citizens in the newly independent nation, emphasizing unity, responsibility, and civic duty.
The image of Zik in his Scouts uniform embodies the enduring link between leadership and mentorship—values he exemplified throughout his life as a journalist, nationalist, and statesman. Beyond politics, it reminds Nigerians of his lifelong commitment to youth development, education, and national identity.
References:
National Scout Organisation of Nigeria Archives
The Scout Association UK Historical Records
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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables
A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,
The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.
The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.
Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.
It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.
According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.
Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.
The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.
“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”
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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online
A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.
In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.
According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.
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