A Blessing in disguise: Yoruba Slave becomes Goddaughter of Queen Victoria.
In 1843, Sarah Forbes Bonetta was born “Aina” to Yoruba parents of the Egbado ethnicity....
Facts
Nigeria’s Division into Six Geopolitical Zones.
Nigeria is partitioned into six international zones which comprise of states with close topographical area,...
Hugh Clapperton Escapades in the Northern Nigeria.
Hugh Clapperton, who was he? Hugh Clapperton, a Scottish explorer and naval officer, was the...
The Northern Violent Protest That disrupted the 2002 Miss World Beauty Pageant.
Between November 20 and November 23, 2002, a series of religiously motivated clashes...
Events that Led to the Kano Riot in 1953.
What led to the 1953 riot in Kano? In March 1953, Chief Anthony Enahoro, a...
Identity Crisis Eliminates Evan Enwerem as Senate President in 1999.
In Nigeria’s political scene, almost anything is possible. However, should one anticipate that a Nigerian...
Unforgetable Events that Occurred in 1987.
The major and notable events that occurred in 1987 during the military president Gen. Ibrahim...
Slavery: African Cornrow Liberated thousands of Africans from Slavery.
Over the past 10 years, the ear of corn has become a crowd pleaser for...
The City of California and its Connection to Africa.
The past is fascinating. The likelihood that one may uncover numerous accounts and justifications for the same incident increases with…
StoryTime! The Monkey and the Tortoise.
Long ago in the animal kingdom, tortoise and monkey were good friends until one day...
Cudjo Lewis- The Last Survivor of African Slave Trade.
Cudjo “Kazoola” Lewis was created in 1841 in the Banté region of Dahomey, which is...
First Christmas Celebration In Nigeria.
Christmas has been commemorated as the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ by Christians all over...
Origin of the EFCC- Economic Financial Crimes Commission.
In order to combat economic and financial crimes in Nigeria, the democratic administration of...
How Jaja Wachukwu Rescued Nelson Mandela from Death Penalty.
In the history of Nigeria and its struggle for independence, Jaja Wachuku is a...
Real Truth of Fela’s Friendship with Thomas Sankara.
For those who have spent the least amount of time getting to know Fela Kuti...
History of Nigerian Immigration Service.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is a government organization tasked with overseeing migration in Nigeria....
Did Ojukwu Murder Major Nzeogwu?
An ominous anniversary. The last week of July 1967 saw the passing of Major Chukwuma...
The Oppressive Regime of Abacha that led to Nigeria’s Suspension from the Commonwealth.
Few Nigerians, as well as the many people active in Commonwealth, international, and human rights...
Women In History: Read How Emotan Rescued the City of Benin and Established the City’s First Day-Care Center.
Between 1380 and 1400, Emotan was born in the village of Eyaen along the Benin-Auchi...
Wole Soyinka Declared wanted for Disrupting National Stability during 1965 Election.
Following the fraudulent regional election in 1965 that restored him to power as Premier of...