On April 29, 1964, thirteen-year-old Tokunbo Akanni Akintola, accompanied by his mother Faderera Akintola and a group of ambassadors, became the first black boy to attend “Britain’s most famous private school,” Eton College. He was 13 years old and the first black person to be accepted into a prestigious private college. But death had another plan. In 1973, four years after leaving Eton, Tokunbo died. He was the son of Ladoke Akintola
The Metropolitan Club of Victoria Island, Lagos is about 63 years old. You could say it is young compared to other clubs in Nigeria. It is one of the largest social clubs in Lagos and has strict membership rules. has earned an established and enviable reputation as a gentlemen’s club, offering members one of the finest private dining options for any social occasion. The “Met Club” is located on Kofo Abayomi Street on Victoria Island, although there…
Born Benson Andrew Idahosa (September 11, 1938 – March 12, 1998), he was a charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He is the founder of the Church of God Mission International. Archbishop Benson Idahosa was widely regarded as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria. Idahosa is the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His only son, Msgr. FEB Idahosa’s current positions include President of BIU, Founder and President of Big Ben Children’s Hospital and Vice President of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute. Idahosa died on…
The Kingdom of Benin split in two 800 years ago, shortly after the founding of the OBAS dynasty in Benin. The dissolution occurred towards the end of the reign of Oba UWAKHUAHEN, the second Oba of the dynasty. Two kingdoms that emerged from the collapse of the Old Kingdom, viz.Volume. The kingdom of Ogisos remained separate, independent entities for the next four hundred years. The kingdom that broke away from Benin City became known as the Kingdom of UGU and included the territories of ORHIONMWON. The capital of this kingdom and thus a rival of the city of Benin was…
Iconic photo of Head of State General Olusegun Obasanjo and Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America.
Gbenga Adeboye, popularly known as Funwontan, was a legendary comedian, presenter and radio presenter who ruled the radio space at its peak. He was born on September 30, 1959 in Odeomu, a town in Osun State, Nigeria. In the early 1980s, he was given the nickname Funwontan thanks to a broadcast on Radio Lagos. Other notable nicknames of Gbenga Adeboye include Alaye mi Gbengulo, Abefe, Alhaji Pastor Oluwo, Jengbetiele and Itu baba Ita. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gbenga-Adeboye-Asanlaye-OldNaija.com_.mp3 Between 1990 and 2003 he released a total of six albums. His style consisted of composing songs on one…
“Money For Hand, Back For Ground” is one of the late Dr.’s many masterpieces. Orlando Owoh, a prolific and renowned musician who composed a style of music called “Toye” during his lifetime. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OLANDO-MONEY-FOR-HAND.mp3 You can download more of Orlando Owoh’s songs here. You can also download many other Nigerian old school songs (1960-2003) here and old school hip hop music here. Click here to download all Nigerian throwback songs.
Listen to the best Fuji music without limits. It is no news that Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, better known as Barrister or Ayinde Barrister, was a big fish in the world of Fuji music. In fact, he is considered a pioneer of Fuji and Wéré music. Since her first foray into music in 1965, Ayinde Barrister has added more than 70 albums to her success. We have compiled the best Ayinde Barrister songs for…
“Kolomental” was included on Faze’s 2006 album “Independent” and remains one of his biggest hits to this day. This song made Nigerians dance wildly in 2006, 2007 and the following years. Faze is a popular Nigerian singer who was a member of the now defunct trio Plantashun Boiz which included 2face Idibia and Blackface. Below you can stream and download Kolomental Mp3 by Faze. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Faze_-_Kolomental_africadjpool.com_.mp3 If you enjoyed this throwback, drop comment and don’t forget to share.
Who was Bobby Benson? Bernard Olabinjo Benson, popularly known as Bobby Benson, was a famous Nigerian artist and musician from the 1950s until his death in 1983. He was born on April 11, 1922 in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He learned to sew in high school and tried professional boxing for a while after graduating. He was also a merchant marine sailor. If Bobby Benson’s “Taxi Driver” plays on your stereo as you frantically scan radio stations for traffic information on a hot Monday afternoon in Lagos, you’d be forgiven…
The history of Nigeria’s economy is complex, largely due to the country’s colonial era and its gradual recovery. However, looking at this history, the beginning of the colonial period seems an appropriate starting point. It is important to note that the arrival of missionaries from the British Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1845 was aimed at achieving “economic and political dominance”. The ostensible reason for the missionaries’ arrival was, of course, the desire to spread Christianity to new parts of the world. However, shortly after the CMS established its presence in what…
Are you looking for a place to listen to the Best of Orlando Owoh Mixtape in MP3 format? You are right here! Dr. Orlando Owoh was a prolific and famous Nigerian musician who created a style of music called “Toye” during his lifetime. Mixtape. This Best of Orlando Owoh is a collection of Orlando Owoh’s albums and live performances. You can also download Orlando Owoh songs (individual tracks) here. https://www.naijadjmixtape.com/dlcdnv1/Chief%20Orlando%20Owoh%20Mix-www.NaijaDjMixtapes.com.mp3 Tracklist Iyawo Olele Medley 1 Aiye Nyi Lo…
Many people believe that a government based on coercion (military rule) cannot find legitimacy. However, the military can enjoy legitimacy by implementing popular government policies. In a legal government, obedience is based not on fear of punishment but on loyalty to the sovereign and the state. Factors that determine the legitimacy of the government The following factors show how a government can be legitimate. 1.Free and fair elections: Elections are the most common method of appointing a government in a democratic country. When a government is formed after free and fair elections, it has the people’s mandate to govern it. 2. Good Governance – When the government…
Government as an institution of the state can be defined as the “machinery” created by the state to maintain order in the state, regulate its affairs and manage its various functions and responsibilities. Bringing people together to live in society leads to the need to create an organization (government) that will deal with the administration of society. If a state existed without this type of organism (government), such a state would be said to be anarchy. The government as a state institution consists of three organs: 1. Executive branch: This body formulates guidelines and implements them 2.Legislature: This body makes the law 3- Judicial power – The judicial power is the body that interprets the law. *Government as an art of government Government is defined as the art of…
What is a State? A state can be defined as a collection of politically organized people living in a specific geographical unit and having an organized and legitimate government (Dibie, 2008). In order to exercise its sovereignty within its territory, a state must be free from any form of external control. It is important to note that a state is different from a kingdom and an empire. Nigeria is an example of a state while Benin is a good example of a kingdom. For a state to exist, it must have the following properties. Features of a State 1. Population – Without…
On January 9, 1950, delegates from the Northern, Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria met in Ibadan to discuss issues relating to the new constitution that Sir Macpherson was preparing (the Macpherson Constitution of 1951). The conference was held as part of Sir Macpherson’s efforts to have his own acceptable constitution, as opposed to the previous ones (the Clifford Constitution of 1922 and the Richards Constitution of 1946) which Nigerians believed had been imposed on them. The conference was chaired by Sir Gerald Howe, the then Attorney-General. At the 1950 Ibadan Conference, several issues relating to the political administration of Nigeria, the system of…
Here is a list of radio stations in Kwara State. Okin FM, Offa – 105.7 Royal FM – 95.1 Albraka FM – 89.9 Midland FM (Radio Kwara), Ilorin – 99.0 Raypower FM, Ilorin – 106.5 Unilorin FM – 89.3 Harmony FM FRCN (Radio Nigeria), Idofian – 103.5 Sobi FM, Ilorin – 101.9 Radio Kwara, Ilorin…
The West African Students’ Union (WASU) was founded in London on August 7, 1925 by a group of twenty-one law students led by Ladipo Solanke and Herbert Bankole Bright. WASU was a West African student association based in London whose aim was to promote policy research and unite West Africans abroad. The WASU’s main goals were to fight for the independence of West African countries and to end the racial discrimination that was at its peak at that time. The West African Students’ Union grew out of the activities of earlier student organizations such as…
Wondering how many airports are available in Nigeria? we are here for you with a comprehensive list of all the local and international airports in the country. Here is a list of the five functioning international airports and twenty-three local airports in Nigeria and their locations. International Airports In Nigeria 1. Murtala Muhammed International Airport,…
Below is a list of all radio stations in Ondo State and Akure Capital with their frequencies, locations and telephone numbers. Station – Frequency – Location (Phone Number) Orange FM – 94.5 – Federal Housing Estate, Akure (08164595404) Positive FM (FRCN) – 102.5 – Information Village, Ondo Road, Akure (08037181720) Adaba FM – 88.9 – Km 4 Akure-Ilesa Expressway, Akure (08033039876) Breez FM – 91.9 – After Sunday…