An ominous anniversary. The last week of July 1967 saw the passing of Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu. While everyone agrees that he passed away, there is still disagreement over how and by whose hands he passed away. All kinds of rumors and unfounded tales have circulated in conspiracy-ridden Nigeria, claiming that Nzeogwu was killed in…
Few Nigerians, as well as the many people active in Commonwealth, international, and human rights movements, chose to ignore the impact that General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s seventh military head of state, had on them. He thought back to the unfathomable African shame of Idi Amin or the bogeyman Sese Soko Mobutu at one end of…
Between 1380 and 1400, Emotan was born in the village of Eyaen along the Benin-Auchi Road, not far from the current location of the Aduwawa cattle market. Her parents gave her the first name Uwaraye. Emotan’s history is incredibly fascinating. She married Chief Azama of the Ihogbe district twice when she was a young woman.…
Following the fraudulent regional election in 1965 that restored him to power as Premier of the Western Region, Chief Akintola was scheduled to deliver a victory speech. The tapes containing the Premier’s pre-recorded speech were allegedly taken from the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) at Ibadan on October 15, 1965, just before the speech was to…
The memories of the fashion from those years were recalled in the late 1960s and early 1970s. There are countless reputable and skilled fashion designers, including Ogundero the tailor, Fagbohun the tailor, Lai Olumegbon tailoring services, and possibly Idowu the tailor, who were all centered on the Yaba axis back then. The two cities that…
Nigeria was a product of European aspirations in many ways. Prior to the arrival of the British, Nigerians had cherished and savored their freedom. However, they were able to reclaim it after gaining independence on October 1st, 1960. Following its independence, Nigeria witnessed some legendary sporting moments that will live on in its memory forever.…
Stella Obasanjo, Nigeria’s First Lady, passed away on October 23, 2005, and the entire nation of Nigeria was plunged into mourning. Initially, there were several theories about what caused Stella Obasanjo’s death, one of which was “her husband’s dealings with a secret cult,” but it was later discovered that Stella Obasanjo’s death was caused by…
If you think back to when you were a kid and got your first gift, you remember the elation that was unmatched. That might be close to the emotion felt by over 87 million Nigerians on July 21, 1994, when the Green Eagles of Nigeria scored the first World Cup goal for the nation, which…
Sanitary inspectors are government employees charged with the duty of supervising the sanitation of homes and neighborhoods in every region of Nigeria. They are known as “wole-wole” in Yorubaland, “Nwaole-ala” among the Igbo, and “duba-gari” among the Hausa. During Nigeria’s colonial era, the sanitary inspector’s office was established. They were initially referred to as “sanitary…
The name Babatunde Folorunsho may sound lovely and pleasant to the ear, but its historical bearer was a nightmarish and a source of daily terror for Nigerians in the early 1970s. Babatunde Folorunsho: Who Was He? In the 1970s, ruthless bandit Babatunde Folorunsho and his gang of armed robbers put the safety and security of…
The National Security Organization (NSO) detained Gloria Okon, 35, at the Aminu Kano International Airport on April 22, 1985, for allegedly smuggling heroin and other hard drugs. When she was discovered in possession of 56.17 grammes of the substances, 301 dollars, 60 pounds sterling, N20,000, and 19,000 Italian lire, she was on her way to…
The Yoruba tribe of Western Nigeria had a custom that was widespread hundreds of years ago of drawing their Ila (tribal/facial mark). Ila are distinctive markings made on a person’s face or body soon after birth or during childhood. People with this mark are known as Okola. While the reasons for applying these marks vary,…
Here is the letter that Lt. Gen. Biafran, the Biafran Armed Forces’ commander in chief, wrote. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu wrote a letter to Lt. Col. During the Nigerian civil war, Victor Banjo gave him the order to “invade and liberate” Western Nigeria (Yorubaland) from the “Hausa/Fulani dominated Nigeria.”. From The Military Governor. Enugu, Republic of…
Benson Idonije is a well-known Nigerian broadcaster, writer, and critic who is frequently referred to as that country’s most esteemed music critic. He was born on June 13th, 1936 in Otua, an area of Owan East local government in Nigeria’s Edo State. The renowned radio host and music critic is best known for being Fela…
The first motion picture to be filmed in Nigeria in 1926 is called Palava. The Geoffrey Barkas-written and -directed British movie, which was first shown on April 25, 1927, was filmed among the Sura, Angas, Mangu, and Berom people of Plateau and Bauchi in northern Nigeria. In the movie, Mark Fernandez plays an envious British…
The image above purports to be from Christmas Day in 1923 in Badagry, Nigeria. Share your thoughts in the comment section below. After carefully examining the image, we realized that the letters on the Nigerians may be the result of photoshop. Regardless of whether it was done that way or not, can you see any…
Kola Onadipe: who was he? Kola Onadipe, a prolific and well-known Nigerian author best known for his educational children’s books, was born Nathaniel Kolawole Onadipe on July 14, 1922 in the peaceful town of Ijebu-Ode. In 1949, he pursued a legal education at the University of London, and in 1952, he and Abraham Adesanya, a…
The stunning spouse of late business magnate and well-respected politician Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, a woman who was politically and socially active in her day. Her struggles, her endeavors, and the unwavering assistance she provided to her husband, MdotK. She tragically died as a result of O Abiola’s…
Ibadan, the state capital of Oyo, is Nigeria’s third-largest city after Lagos and Kano. The city is well-known for its extensive and fascinating history, culture, and incredible tourist attractions. The University of Ibadan Zoological Garden, which opened its doors in 1948, is one of the city of Ibadan’s most popular tourist attractions. It is home…
Following the passing of Yemi Fawaz, the first professional model to ever emerge from Nigeria, the modeling industry in that country is in a great deal of mourning. On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, Yemi Fawaz, a fashion and photography model who made waves in Nigerian print and broadcast media in the 1970s, passed away in…