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Damola Awoyokun

@Osoronga

Historian. Writer. Engineer. Author of Stained by Reason

Katılım Ekim 2010
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Damola Awoyokun
Damola Awoyokun@Osoronga·
I admire your passion and desire for change. The problem is not the political parties. The problem is in Westminster. No matter the party that is in power, they will end up the same with the failed policies. There are some unseen forces controlling our politicians irrespective of party platform. And those forces would do so irrespective of party. The day after Starmer go there, he announced £3B per year for Ukraine “as long as it takes.” Was that in the party manifesto? No. Did he run that past parliament? No. He just announced it. You will be disappointed again if Restore gets there and they are not different from Cameron or Braverman.
Frank Wright@frankwrighter

It is good that Restore are seen as "the enemy of populism". Populism is a spasm, not a politics. Restore has a serious duty to save the nation. Populists are con-men.

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Damola Awoyokun@Osoronga·
@TaylorRMarshall Nope. Lumen Gentium calls the Holy Eucharist the centre and summit of the church. Hence the birthday is Holy Thursday
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Tolu Ogunlesi
Tolu Ogunlesi@toluogunlesi·
New collection from @Rovingheights Gowon. Ojukwu. Ibru. 2 autobiographies and one biography. I already have EMEKA but it just felt right to have it accompany Gowon.
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Greg Nwoko@nwoko_greg62705·
Armored Tank donated by people of Katsina Province to the British Army in 1942 to defeat Hitler:
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ASIRI Magazine
ASIRI Magazine@ASIRIMagazine·
13 years ago, ASIRI Magazine began with a simple mission: to make Nigerian history accessible, engaging, and unforgettable. Since 2013, we have transformed archives into living stories, publishing multilingual history content, documenting heritage across Nigeria, curating exhibitions, preserving archives, contributing to major historical films, collaborating with global institutions, earning international recognition on CNN African Voices, and launching the landmark HerStory of Nigeria initiative. This is only a fraction of our journey. For 13 years, consistency, dedication, and an unwavering love for Nigeria have guided our work in preserving the past and inspiring future generations. Happy 13th Anniversary to us. Here's to many more years of telling Nigeria’s stories. #ASIRIMagazine #ASIRIMagazineAt13 #NigeriaHistoryMatters #HistoryLivesHere
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Damola Awoyokun@Osoronga·
Last week, London told two stories. First, Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally tried to divide the city with the oldest weapons: blood, flag, heritage and belonging. Days later, @Arsenal won the @premierleague and joy swept from London to Lagos, Kampala, New York and Malaysia. The same people some wanted to cast as an existential threat to civilisation were suddenly friends hugging friends, singing the same songs, sharing the same victory. It made me wonder: why do those who seek to divide us always reach for ancient things, while the things that unite us are now and alive? Arsenal united the kingdom and the world.
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archivi.ng@StartArchiving·
@Osoronga Not yet, but it will be in our next upload.
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Damola Awoyokun@Osoronga·
The Stamp Act was the last straw. It did not start it. Lord Mansfield's ruling of 1772 landmark legal case Somerset v Stewart started the raw rage that led to the American revolution. Read Stained By Reason
Lucy Worsley@Lucy_Worsley

This is the document that started a revolution. The original Stamp Act, held in the UK's National Archives. Lucy Worsley Investigates the American Revolution — Monday 9pm, BBC Two 😃 Link to watch 👇 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

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Enowe@Ovbiedo_·
Past British consuls and governors of the Lagos Colony and their native names.
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David *Objection* Ngong
David *Objection* Ngong@ProfDNgong·
I know there’re fine theologians of Yoruba religion out there but Soyinka is the best.
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Damola Awoyokun@Osoronga·
Hi Graham, "Obscure colonies"? If you have looked into what Britain and Germany were getting out of the African colonies, you would have realised why it was the basis of the war. Why would Chamberlain have considered is a "powerful" gesture? Well, European Lebesraum was merely the path, African Lebesraum was the goal. You will read it in my book Stained By Reason once its out later in the year. You have written a very erudite book though with an insightful framing. @Critic_GStewart
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Petina Gappah
Petina Gappah@VascoDaGappah·
One day, I am going to open a Book Bar. People will come to share their problems, and I will comfort them with a drink and a book that speaks to their problem. My Book Bar will be styled like Coben and Dobernigg in Hamburg, the most stylish bookshop I've ever done an event in!
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Damola Awoyokun@Osoronga·
I read his interview with @austeni in the Tablet. Great mind.
Christopher Hale@ChristopherHale

NEW: Pope Leo XIV’s close ally Cardinal Robert McElroy received a standing ovation at the end of his homily, where he called on Catholics to take up civic action to help end the “immoral” war against Iran. “When we leave this church tonight, we must move beyond prayer. As citizens and believers in this democracy that we cherish so deeply, we must advocate for peace with our representatives and leaders. “It is not enough to say we have prayed. We must also act. For it is very possible that the negotiations will fail because of recalcitrance on both sides, and the president will move to re-enter this immoral war. “At that critical juncture, as disciples of Jesus Christ called to be peacemakers in the world, we must answer vocally and in unison: “No. Not in our name. Not at this moment. Not with our country.”

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Damola Awoyokun@Osoronga·
This is embarrassing for us UK engineers. We designed those roads for 1100kN/m2 as per TFL and Highway Codes which means big lorries that weigh up to 44 tonnes or plants with 12.5 tonne axles load can pass on them or low loaders that carry bulldozers or piling rigs. The heaviest SUV weighs 2.7 tonnes Delete this tweet now!
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@MayorofLondon

Experts are saying it: SUVs damage our roads more than ordinary passenger cars. I’ve asked @TfL to look into the effect of supersized SUVs in London as more of these vehicles take up space on London’s roads. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/a…

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