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…
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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 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…
Gruesome Murder of Prophet Eddie Nawgu by the Bakassi Boys
If you truly love history, you probably know about the confrontation between Prophet Eddie Nawgu and the Bakassi Boys. Eddie…
Oldest Tortoise in the World “ALAGBA”(The Elderly one) in the Palace of Ogbomoso Oyo State
According to historical records, Alagba was born around 1675 in what is now known as Ogbomoso, the old Oyo town.…
Throwback to these Image of Lagos Baddies in the 1950s
An iconic image from the 1950s that shows the elegance of three stunning and stylish ladies in Lagos.
Yan Tatsine Group, a Terrorist Group in the 20th Century Before the Birth of Boko Haram
Fewer people are aware of the Yan Tatsine organization, which terrorized Kano from the early 1970s until the late 1980sbut…
Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade CFR, the fiftieth Traditional Ruler of Ife
From 1980 until his passing in 2015, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade CFR (born on January 1, 1930, and died on…
Colonel Achuzie AKA “Hannibal” the Man who recaptured Onitsha from the Nigerian Army
Major Achuzia was an unsung hero. The Biafran 4th Commando Brigade carried out Operation Hiroshima as a military operation to…
Bola Ige Captured in a Picture with Friends in the 1930s
Chief James Ajibola Idowu Ige, SAN, born on September 13, 1930, and slain on December 23, 2001, while holding the…
How Lieutenant General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma Rose to the Rank of Commander Despite His Murder Involvement in a Bloody Mutiny.
Danjuma’s parents, Kuru Danjuma and Rufkatu Asibi, were born in Takum, Taraba State (formerly Gongola), Nigeria. When Danjuma was younger,…
Ever Heard of the Mysterious Esié Figurines Found in Esié Town in Igbomina, Kwara state in the12th century?
Situated in the south-central region of the nation, Kwara state is home to the little town of ESIE. The main…
Epic History of Sango (ORISHA) the 3rd Alaafin of Oyo Empire
Ben Enwonwu Chukwukadibia, the most prominent African sculptor and artist of the 20th century, created the statue shown in this…
Danafojura – Egun (Danafojura Masquerade)
One of the earliest masquerades in the Yoruba Kingdom is the Danafojura. No matter how big the fire is, this…
Ladipo Market, Biggest Auto Spare Parts Market in West Africa
Customers sort through the Mitsubishi sector of the Ladipo Market, filing past engines and other parts. Did you know that…
Epic history of Oshodi Lagos Named After a Warlord from Tapa Tribe.
Without mentioning the exploits of the fabled Chief Balogun Landuji Oshodi Tapa, Lagos history would be incomplete. For those who…