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We’re the essential guide to the ideas, trends, people and stories shaping Nigeria and the broader African continent. rpublc.com/subscribe/
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    'Writing is a spectrum, and there are many ways to express human complexity. The most important thing as an editor is to guide a writer deeper into their own style and craft, not to impose something from the outside.' Chris Abani on editing, expression and what it means to truly
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    Today in 1958, ‘Things Fall Apart’ was published. 🧵
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    Dora Akunyili, who died today in 2014, had lost her sister, who was given fake insulin for diabetes. This was 1988. In 2001, Akunyili became the head of Nigeria’s drug regulator, NAFDAC. By 2006, she had reduced the circulation of fake drugs in Nigeria from 80% to 17% [est.].
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    Today in 2020, the Lekki Massacre happened. 🧵
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    When her husband burnt one of her early manuscripts, Buchi Emecheta—born today in 1944, 22 and raising 5 children in London—took her kids and left. In 1974, she published her first novel, Second Class Citizen. By 1983, she was one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists.
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    Want to learn about the Biafran War? Don’t know where to start? We got you. republic.com.ng/library/readin…
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    Jun 7, 2022
    Dora Akunyili, who died today in 2014, had lost her sister, who was given fake insulin for diabetes. This was 1988. In 2001, Akunyili became the head of Nigeria’s drug regulator, NAFDAC. By 2006, she had reduced the circulation of fake drugs in Nigeria from 80% to 17% [est.].
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    Oct 19, 2021
    We remember. #EndSARS in Key Dates
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    Aug 12, 2020
    Today in 1984, Nigerian potter, Ladi Kwali died at the age of 59. Kwali had an almost mathematical sensibility and a mastery of form and the clay material, evidenced by the symmetry of her work. Ladi Kwali is featured on the 20 Naira note.
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    Jun 4, 2021
    Today in 1996, Kudirat Abiola was assassinated. She was a democracy activist who fought to end military rule in Nigeria. Here are five things to know about her. Thread:
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    Jul 21, 2021
    When her husband burnt one of her early manuscripts, Buchi Emecheta—born today in 1944, 22 and raising 5 children in London—took her kids and left. In 1974, she published her first novel, Second Class Citizen. By 1983, she was one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists.
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    Oct 20, 2020
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    Apr 13, 2020
    Nationalist, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, died today in 1978. ‘Her commitment to women and humanity at large made her a symbol of radically progressive twentieth-century leadership.’ Four things to know about her that have nothing to do with driving cars: mailchi.mp/republic/funmi…
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    Today in 1944, Buchi Emecheta was born.🧵
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