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More Information on the Struggles of Chief Obafemi Awolowo as a National Leader
Following the founding of the first television station in Africa and Nigeria in 1959. Nigerian television was the first in…
Achievements of Oba Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwen, Eweka II, the Thirty-Sixth Oba of Benin
The 36th Oba of Benin, Oba Aiguobasinwin Ovonramwen, Eweka II, ruled from 1914 until his death in February 1933. He…
History of the Randle Family, Popularly Known in the Surulere Axis of Lagos
Chief Joseph Kosoniola Randle MVO MBE was a Nigerian businessman and socialite from Lagos who lived from July 28, 1909,…
Front Page of Daily Times in 1967
An image from the 1967 Daily Times top page of Judge Kayode Esho sentenced Prince Adeleke Ademiluyi, a former chairman…
Meet John Ugwuamakofia Nwodo, the Patriarch of the Nwodo family.
The Nwodo family’s patriarch was John Ugwuamakofia Nwodo.He was the father of Chief John Nnia Nwodo, the charming and amiable…
Humble Beginnings of Bishop David Oyedepo From 1987
An uncommon film capturing the formative years of Bishop David Oyedepo, one of Nigeria’s most well-known pastors. In the 1987…
Grass to Grace Story of Oba Falolu Dosunmu, From a Fisherman to a Kingship
Falolu succeeded Oba Eshugbayi Eleko as the Oba of Lagos from 1932 till his passing in 1949. Falolu was a…
Image of Yusuf Maitama Sule With His Sons Saddik and Mukhtar
A few months after their father’s murder, Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, left his sons Saddik and…
Biography of Oba Sanusi Olusi,
Sanusi Olusi, who passed away in 1935, was a well-known character in Lagos history who was well-known for his fortune…
History of the Vivour Family in Lagos
The illustrious Vivour family’s patriarch is William Allen Vivour (1830–1890). Garnet Rhodes-Vivour was his daughter, Chief Judge Akinwunmi R.W. Rhodes-Vivour…
Accounts on the Death of Chief Gani Fawehinmi
Fawehinmi lost her battle with lung cancer in September 2009, following a protracted and valiant fight. His passing signaled the…
Enjoy This 2003 hit “I Am a Danfo Driver, Suo” by “Mad Melon” and “Mountain Black”
The legendary song “SENSIMILIA” was launched by the dynamic pair “Mad Melon” (Oghenemaro Emeofa) and “Mountain Black” (Jimoh Olotu) in…
Story of Governor Aper Aku of Benue State and Head of State Muhammadu Buhari in 1984.
The poignant tale of President Muhammadu Buhari and Benue State Governor Aper Aku in 1984. Buhari imprisoned Governor Aper Aku,…
Biography of Harry Ayoade Akande, One of the Richest Men in Nigeria and Africa in the late 90s
Oyo state’s Agba Oye, Chief Dr. Harry Ayoade Akande, is from Ibadan. Prior to ALHAJI Aliko Dangote, one of the…
Image of His Highness Silas Ezenwa, Obi of Awka-Etiti, Showing Off His Vintage Car
Igwe Silas Ezenwa, Obi of Awka-Etiti, is seen posing with his pricey car in this rare photograph.
An Image of Three Prominent Figures of Nigerian History in 1950s
From left to right, these three formidable individuals in Nigerian history are Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mrs. Tanimowo Ogunlesi, and his…
Foundation the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) by a Carpenter Named Samuel Bilewu
On September 2, 1947, exactly seventy-seven years ago, something important happened in the history of African Christianity. The Celestial Church…
Chief Dennis Chukude Osadebay, the Billionaire Premier of the Midwest Region, Alongside his Campaign Entourage at the Asaba Ferry.
An old photo taken at the Asaba Ferry in December 1964 shows Chief Dennis Chukude Osadebay, the billionaire Premier of…
Biography and Achievements of Oba Claudius Dosa Akran, Nigerian politician and Traditional Title Holder
In 1951, Oba Claudius Dosa Akran, a politician from Nigeria and a holder of traditional titles, represented Badagry in parliament…