Chief Hubert Ogunde and Adeyemi Afolayan, Two of Nigeria’s Greatest Theater Pioneers,
Chief Hubert Ogunde and Adeyemi Afolayan, popularly known as Ade Love, both grinning and radiating the warmth and companionship that…
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An Image of Three Prominent Figures of Nigerian History in 1950s
From left to right, these three formidable individuals in Nigerian history are Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mrs. Tanimowo Ogunlesi, and his…
Foundation the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) by a Carpenter Named Samuel Bilewu
On September 2, 1947, exactly seventy-seven years ago, something important happened in the history of African Christianity. The Celestial Church…
Amazing Friendship of Ras Kimono and Majek Fashek Before Their Demise
Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, and Oseloke Augustine Onwubuya, better known as Ras Kimono. The two important figures…
Death of Chiboke De John, a.k.a CD John Via an Accident in Victoria Island, Lagos
As a rising figure in the Nigerian comedy scene, Chiboke De John, better known by his stage name CD John,…
Chief Dennis Chukude Osadebay, the Billionaire Premier of the Midwest Region, Alongside his Campaign Entourage at the Asaba Ferry.
An old photo taken at the Asaba Ferry in December 1964 shows Chief Dennis Chukude Osadebay, the billionaire Premier of…
Throwback to “Knock Mi Off” by Plantashun Boiz Over Twenty-Four Years Ago
One of the hit songs by Plantashun Boiz, the legendary Afrobeat group consisting of Blackface, Faze, and 2Face Idibia (now…
Biography and Achievements of Oba Claudius Dosa Akran, Nigerian politician and Traditional Title Holder
In 1951, Oba Claudius Dosa Akran, a politician from Nigeria and a holder of traditional titles, represented Badagry in parliament…
Declaration of the Eastern Region as an Independent Sovereign State as the Republic of Biafra
“Now, therefore, by the authority, and under the principles recited above, I, Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Military Governor of Eastern…
Brief Account of Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s Arrest and Detention in Benin City
In a coup headed by General Ibrahim Babangida and other members of the ruling Supreme Military Council (SMC) in August…
Oba Musendiku Buraimoh Adeniji Adele of Lagos greets Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
During the queen’s official trip of Nigeria in February 1956, Oba Musendiku Buraimoh Adeniji Adele of Lagos welcomes Her Royal…
Nigerian Citizens Stranded in 1984 as a Result of War Against Indiscipline During Muhammadu Buhari’s Regime
A dramatic spectacle of stranded individuals standing in remarkably organized lines was captured on camera in 1984, and it signaled…
Throwback Image of David Oyedepo and his Wife After Graduation From Kwara State Polytechnic, Kwara State
A picture shows David Oyedepo while he was still a young man, just after graduating from Kwara State Polytechnic in…
Enjoy This Comical Series by Gbenga Adeboye Titled “American Exposure” Part 2
Resurfacing brings back memories of the 1990s with a video that features one of the great works of the legendary…
Ken Saro-Wiwa, During his 20s Performing in a Stage Drama at the University of Ibadan in the 1960s.
Pictured in the 1960s at the University of Ibadan, a young Kenule Saro-Wiwa, better known as Ken Saro-Wiwa, is shown…
Details of Resignation of Ibrahim Badamusi Babangida as Head of State in1993
The resignation of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, from the office of Head of State was a…
Pictures From Odumeje Ojukwu’s Coronation as Eze Ndi Igbo Worldwide
Two decades ago, on a grandiose day, the foremost traditional leaders of Igboland assembled to watch Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu…
A Typical Monday Morning in Lagos in 1971, Share Your Thoughts in the Comment
A film shot in 1971, a year after the Nigerian Civil War ended, shows a typical Monday morning street scene…
Background of “Black Scorpion and Na Cinema,” Also Known As Young Brigadier Benjamin Adesanya Adekunle MAJA
In 1972, Benjamin Adekunle received a promotion to brigadier. Adekunle was tasked with cleaning up the Lagos port after the…
Three Strongest Rulers in the History of Nigeria
Babangida, along with other notable military leaders including Aliyu Mohammed Gusau, was a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party…