Real Estate in Lagos During the Colonial Era.
“The Legislative Council ordered in 1863 that undeveloped ground behind Broad Street, in the center of the administrative and commercial…
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Ade Bendel’s Story Continued – Part 2
Ade was earning amounts between N5 and N10 million naira from minor runs in addition to these large jackpot wins.…
Nigerian Soldiers Invade University of Biafra (UNN) During the Civil War
Federal troops stormed the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) library during the civil war, tearing and burning every book while…
Story of Ade Bendel, Nigeria’s Most Notorious Fraudster- Part 1
Undoubtedly, one of the most well-known con artists in Nigeria is Ade Bendel. He embezzled N500 million from General Abba…
General Aderonke Kale, the First Nigerian Woman to Attain the Rank of Major-General (Two-Star General) in the Army
The first female officer in Nigeria to hold the rank of Major-General (two-star general) in the Army or any of…
Epic History of the Selfless Queen Iden- A Love Story
The cultural heritage is rich and varied in the arts of human ingenuity. Love, tradition, and duty are what created…
Persecution of Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti During the Babangida Administration
The military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida charged Dr. Beko Ransome Kuti, Mr. Femi Falana, and Chief Gani Fawehinmi with…
Oba Gbadebo I, the Alake of Egba, the first Monarch in Nigeria to Visit England
Oba Gbadebo I, the Alake of Egba, was the first Nigerian monarch to travel to England in May of 1904.…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo All Smiles with His Wife and Children
This photograph shows Obasanjo and his family. Mrs. Remi is sat second from the right, and Iyabo Obasanjo is situated…
Palace Coup of 1985 Led by General Babangida
General Babangida, who was the Chief of Army Staff at the time of the 1983 coup, began plotting to remove…
Controversies Surrounding Ojukwu’s Marriage to Bianca
The early 1990s saw the contentious relationship become a national topic of conversation. Back then, a specific newspaper published a…
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: A Woman of Bravery and Great Valour
During the tax protest against the British, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is reported to have retorted, “You may have been born, but…
Rewarding Loyalty: Babangida Speaks on Endorsing Abacha
Babangida was quoted, “Where do I go from here? They don’t think I’m trustworthy. I wouldn’t be here today without…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in his Vibrant Twenties
Young Atiku Abubakar before beginning work with the Nigeria Customs Service in the early 1970s. After twenty years of service,…
Ever Heard of the First Three-Storey building in Lagos Owned by Andrew W.U. Thomas; Read Below
It was constructed in the Afro-Brazilian architectural style and was Lagos’s first three-story structure. The renowned nationalist and civil engineer…
Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II) Responding to the Clarion Call
A photo taken in the late 1990s while Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II) was still a youth corps member.…
Oba Olateru Olagbegi lI, the Great Olowo of Owo, Owo
The largest royal palace in Africa, Aghofen Ologho, is home to the Olowo of Owo. It is said to have…
Can a Man Truly Die Twice, Read About Gbenga Adeboye and Comment Your Thoughts
Even after his passing, Gbenga Adeboye is without a doubt the most well-known and respected radio host in Yoruba territory.…
View this Iconic Image of Two Grat Sons of Africa
Iconic image of President Nelson Mandela meeting the renowned Chinua Achebe in Cape Town.
President Yar’Adua Declares Asset, sets Commendable Standard for Other Politicians
Being the first Nigerian president to do so, Yar’Adua made public his May asset declaration on June 28, 2007. It…