The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the fourth most important person in Nigeria after the President of the senate and the Vice President and the third most important person in the line of succession to the presidency of Nigeria. Below is the list of Speakers of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, their term of office and the political party they belong to. NAME | TENURE | POLITICAL PARTY…
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is the government agency responsible for managing migration in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The mission of the Nigerian Immigration Service is to have an IT security system that can easily address the operational challenges of modern migration. The Nigerian Immigration Service is responsible for: 1. Control of persons entering and leaving Nigeria 2.Enforcement of the laws and regulations that were directly alleged against us. 3.Issuance of travel documents to bona fide Nigerians within and outside Nigeria 4.Border protection and patrols 5.Issuance of residence permits for foreigners in Nigeria Below is a list of…
This is a list of former Secretaries General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) 1. Diallo Telli of Guinea (1963-1972) 2. Ezo Ekangaki of Cameroon (1972-1974) 3. William Eketi Mbomoua of Cameroon (1974-1978) 4. Edem Kodjo of Togo (1978-1983) 5. Peter Onu of Nigeria (1983-1985) 6. Ide Omaru of Niger Republic (1985-1989) 7. Salim Ahmed Salim of Tanzania (1989-2001).
Below is a list of all radio stations in Edo State and its capital Benin. Frequencies, locations and phone numbers included. *. 93.7 – SilverBird Rhythm FM, Ugbowo, Benin City (01-7278-2897) *. 92.3 – Independent Radio, Glass House, Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State (07042163171) *. 95.775 – Edo Broadcasting Service, Aduwawa, Benin City (08150866000) *. 105.5 – RayPower FM, Ikhuen Niro, Benin…
1. Col. Almadu Ali 1973 – 1975 2. Col. S.K. Omojokun 1975 – 1979 3. Col. P.K. Obasa 1979 – 1983 4. Col. E.A. Akpan 1983 – 1987 5. Col. A. Braimoh 1988 – 1990 6. Brig. General H.B. Momoh 1990 – 1994 7. Brig. General S.A. Sofoluwe 1994 – 1996 8. Brig. General S.M.…
As a Nigerian student, teacher or researcher, you probably have this question or search term in mind: How many borders are there in Nigeria? List of land borders in Nigeria Don’t worry, we are here for you. Nigeria has four major borders leading to four African countries and the Atlantic Ocean. Below are Nigeria’s major borders, their location and length. Niger Republic shares border with Nigeria…
The government of Jersey, Britain’s autonomous dependency in the Channel Islands between England and France, will return more than $300 million seized from former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha. A huge sum withdrawn from a Jersey bank account of a shell company in Doraville in June 2019 will be used to finance three major infrastructure projects in Nigeria, Channelstv reports. This follows the signing of an agreement between Nigeria and the United States of America and the island of Jersey to repatriate the sum of…
Sculpture in the ancient city of Ife, whose origins date back to the first millennium, returns to its roots. An ancient bronze sculpture is confiscated by customs officials at a Mexican airport. The sculpture depicts a man wearing woven trousers and a hat, sitting cross-legged and holding an instrument. The piece was presented during a ceremony at the headquarters of the Mexican Foreign Ministry. Julian Ventura, Mexico’s deputy foreign minister, presented the sculpture to Aminu Iyawa, the Nigerian ambassador to Mexico, noting ”the immediate discovery, authentication and diplomatic efforts enabled the return of the sculpture…
It is no longer news that internal security has always been a difficult task for the Nigerian government due to incessant terrorist attacks, banditry, kidnappings and rituals, thus spreading fear among Nigerian citizens. Nelson Mandela once said: “Security does not happen by chance, it is the result of collective consensus and public investment.” We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free from violence and fear. In response to growing insecurity challenges, the governors of the southwestern states of Nigeria have launched a…
Vice President | President/Head of State | Type of Government * Babafemi Ogundipe | Aguiyi Ironsi | Military * J. E. A Wey | Yakubu Gowon | Military * Olusegun Obasanjo | Murtala Mohammed | Military * Shehu Musa Yar’dua | Olusegun Obasanjo | Military * Alex Ekwueme | Shehu Shagari | Democratic * Tunde…
The Nigerian Minister of Finance is one of the most senior official in the Federal Executive Council of Nigeria. This is a list of Nigerian finance ministers from 1960 to the present. Name Term Festus Okotie-Eboh 1960–1966 Obafemi Awolowo 1967–1971 Shehu Shagari 1971–1975 Asumoh Ete Ekukinam 1976–1977 James Oluleye 1977–1979 Sunday Essang 1979–1983 Onaolapo Soleye 1984–1985 Kalu Idika Kalu 1985–1986 Chu Okongwu 1986–1990 Olu Falae 1990–1990 Abubakar…
We have provided below a list of Newspaper publishers in Anambra State. 1. Anambra Times – Periodically 2. Niger Times – Owned by Anglican Communion (Onitsha) – Published weekly 3. Donac Pilot – Owned by Anglican Communion (Nnewi) – Published weekly 4. Vintage – Based in Nnewi 5. Trinitas Newspaper – Owned by Catholic Church (Onitsha Archdiocese) – Published weekly…
Below is the list of public holidays observed in Nigeria. * New Year’s Day- 1 January * Workers’ Day- 1 May * Children’s Day- 27 May * Democracy Day- 12 June * Independence Day- 1 October * Christmas Day- 25 December * Boxing Day- 26 December * Malaud Nabiyy- Movable * Eid-El-Fitr- Movable * Eid-El-Kabir- Movable *…
88.9 – Brilla FM – Sports Broadcast only 89.7 – Eko FM, Ikeja 90.9 – Top Radio FM 92.3 – Inspiration FM 93.7 – Rhythm FM 95.1 – Wazobia FM 92.9 – Bond FM 95.7 – LASU Radio (Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos) 96.1 – Lagos Traffic radio 96.5 – Urban96 FM, Lagos 96.9 – Cool FM…
Below is a comprehensive list of Nigeria’s Chief Justice Chief Justice Term Sir Edwin Speed 1914–1918 Sir Ralph Combe 1918–1929 Donald Kingdon 1929–1946 Sir John Verity 1946–1954 Sir Stafford Sutton 1955–1958 Sir Adetokunbo Ademola 1958–1972 Taslim Olawale Elias 1972–1975 Darnley Arthur Alexander 1975–1979 Atanda Fatai Williams 1979–1983 George Sodeinde Sowemimo 1983–1985 Ayo Gabriel Irikefe 1985–1987 Mohammed Bello…
Below is the complete list of Emirs of Kano dating since 999 AD. Kings/Sarki/Emirs of Kano | (Reign) Bagaudawa Period * Bagauda Dan Bawo (999-1063) * Warisi Dan Bagauda (1063-1095) * Gajimasu Dan Warisi (1095-1134) * Nawata and Gawata (1134-1136) * Dariki (Tsaraki/Yusa) (1136-1194) * Naguji (1194-1247) * Guguwa (1247-1290) * Shekarau (1290-1307) * Umaru Tsamiya (1307-1343) * Usman Zamnagawa (1343-1349) *…
Baba Ara, born Roland Olubukola Olomola on July 2, 1962, was a Nigerian gospel singer and record producer from Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria. After his father’s death, Baba Ara grew up with his uncle, who influenced and supported him in his musical style. Baby Ara’s debut album, Covenant, was recorded with the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Choir at Okiki Imole Parish in Sagamu, Nigeria. His latest album is called “Last Advice”. He died on August 31, 2004. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Baba-Ara-Akikitan-OldNaija.Com_.mp3 Covenant, Sacrament, I Love Him, The Master Key, I Am, Hallelujah, The…
In ancient times, in Igbo land, Ibini Ukpabi, a deity popularly known as “Long Juju,” was used to settle disputes within the community and punish offenders. The Long Juju Shrine served as the supreme court for the people of the Arochukwu Kingdom in what is now Abia State. The Oracle’s decision was final and no one, neither status nor wealth, could change his verdict. Anyone accused of a crime entered a tunnel (escape tunnel) of the sanctuary to be sentenced at, and if the accused was found guilty,he or she was never…
In the rustic and quiet town of Okemesi in the heart of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, people gather every two years to celebrate and honor their long-dead ancestors in a colorful festival called Oladunwo. Oladunwo is the name of the most revered Egungun (masquerade) in Okemesi. He is widely respected for his importance and the role he played in the history of Okemesi and its people. The story goes that Oladunwo’s group rescued the people of Okemesi while the Ibadan soldiers were about to attack Okemesi. The people fled to safety from Oladunwo to a…
Omashi Iyi Cave is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. The cave, also known as Omashi-Iyi Shrine, is a sacred site and home to Akpo, an oracle believed to have protected the state’s indigenous people. The Omashi Iyi Cave consists of sections and narrow cracks on the surface and a long tunnel about 1 km long. The cave is home to hundreds of bats, which are considered sacred and have lived there since time immemorial. The sacred cave lies in the middle of a semicircular stream that…