Abbreviations Used in Nigeria and the Meaninngs
Below are some notable acronyms/abbreviations in Nigeria and the world their meanings * AU– African Union...
November 2023
Comprehensive List of the 16 Local Government Areas in Kwara State
There are a total of 774 local government areas in Nigeria, 16 of which belong...
Nigerian National Honours – Full Meaning
The Nigerian National Honors is a series of honors presented annually to Nigerian and non-Nigerian...
Do you Know the Old National Anthem of Nigeria?
Nigeria’s old or first national anthem entitled “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was composed by Lillian...
Obafemi Awolowo’s First Speech As The President Of The Action Group, 1951
Below is Obafemi Awolowo’s first speech as Chairman of the Action Group, delivered on April...
Enthralling Details of the Historic FESTAC ’77 Celebrated In Lagos, 1977.
From January 15 to February 12, 1977, Lagos, Nigeria hosted the Second World Black and...
The Beautiful Marriage Process of the Yoruba People.
Marriage is an important culture in Yorubaland and the main reason for this is that...
Deities in the Yoruba Kingdom
An Orisha(also spelled Orisa or Orixa) is a spirit or deity that reflects one of...
Madam Efunroye Tinubu Dumps Slave Trading to Become A National Rights Activist
In the annals of Nigerian history, certain individuals stand out as icons of resilience, change...
Operation Unicord Captures Nsukka in the 1960 Civil War
On May 30, 1967, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu made a formal declaration of secession of the Eastern...
Establishment of the National Union of Nigerian Students
The National Union of Nigerian Students (NUNS), founded in 1956, was the association of Nigerian...
Treaty Between Lagos and Britain
Before the British bombardment of Lagos in 1851, Lagos was a major slave trading port...
Adubi War of 1918
The Adubi War, also known as Ogun Adubi or Egba Rebellion, was a war that...
1945 General Strike Involving over 100,000 Nigerian Workers
In 1945, a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history occurred with the beginning of the First...
Victor Banjo’s Sober Letter To Aguiyi-Ironsi From Ikot Ekpene Prison
Who was Victor Banjo and what put him in prison? Lieutenant Colonel Victor Banjo was...
General Aguiyi-Ironsi’s First Speech as Nigeria’s Head of State
During the unrest following the January 15, 1966 military coup led by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu,...
Slogans, Nicknames and Operational Names Linked with the Nigerian Civil War
It often happens that each war/conflict has its own specific nickname and vocabulary used in...
20 Historical Facts About Beloved Nation Nigeria.
With an estimated population of 204 million, Nigeria is currently the most populous black country...
Obafemi Awolowo Demands Release From Prison And That Of His Colleagues
In 1963, Obafemi Awolowo, former prime minister of the now-defunct Western Region, and many of...
Old Ondo Election: 1982 Governorship Elections That Steered Violence in the State
On August 16, 1983, the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) held general elections for governorships across...