Declaration of the Eastern Region as an Independent Sovereign State as the Republic of Biafra
“Now, therefore, by the authority, and under the principles recited above, I, Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Military Governor of Eastern…
Facts
Brief Account of Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s Arrest and Detention in Benin City
In a coup headed by General Ibrahim Babangida and other members of the ruling Supreme Military Council (SMC) in August…
Ken Saro-Wiwa, During his 20s Performing in a Stage Drama at the University of Ibadan in the 1960s.
Pictured in the 1960s at the University of Ibadan, a young Kenule Saro-Wiwa, better known as Ken Saro-Wiwa, is shown…
Details of Resignation of Ibrahim Badamusi Babangida as Head of State in1993
The resignation of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, from the office of Head of State was a…
Background of “Black Scorpion and Na Cinema,” Also Known As Young Brigadier Benjamin Adesanya Adekunle MAJA
In 1972, Benjamin Adekunle received a promotion to brigadier. Adekunle was tasked with cleaning up the Lagos port after the…
Three Strongest Rulers in the History of Nigeria
Babangida, along with other notable military leaders including Aliyu Mohammed Gusau, was a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party…
Front Page of Three Major Nigerian Newspapers in 1997
On January 15, 1997, the startling news that Senator Abraham Adesanya had barely avoided an assassination attempt was carried on…
The Passing of Maryam Babangida, Former First Lady of Nigeria
It is well knowledge that Maryam Babangida died twice. When her husband assumed the presidency in 1985, Maryam Babangida and…
Throwback on National Concord Newspaper from 1985
The front page of the National Concord newspaper from 1985 with the heading “BUHARI’s Government Most Inhumane” is seen in…
How Murtala Muhammed Attained the Inspector of Signals After a Failed Counter Coup
Counter-coup: A counter-coup, which may have been planned, was sparked on the night of July 29, 1966, when northern soldiers…
“Abacha Never Govern the Country , He Terrorized and Bullied the Country, He had Power But he had no Authority “ – Wole Soyinka
“General Sani Abacha never governed the country; instead, he terrorized and bullied it. He had power, but it was all…
Nigerian History of Corruption: The “Cement Armada” Scandal of 1975.
At the age of thirty-one, Gowon was selected to be the head of state in 1966.Gowon had up until that…
Major General Ibrahim Babangida Addresses the Nation After Overthrowing General Muhammadu Buhari in the 1985 Coup
Nigeria was ruled by Major General Ibrahim Babangida in 1985 following the successful overthrow of General Muhammadu Buhari. Nigeria was…
Story of Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi and His Exile to Calabar
Adóló’s son, Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi, was living in exile in Calabar, surrounded by members of his kingdom who worked for…
Video Capturing President Shehu Shagari Attending the 34th Republic Day Celebration in New Delhi, India
On January 26, 1983, Nigerian President Shehu Shagari attended the 34th Republic Day event in New Delhi. This historic occasion…
History of the Fuel Prizes in Nigeria From 1960 to date
Nigeria’s fuel price history is a reflection of the nation’s economic difficulties, governmental policies, and the world oil market. Following…
Image of the Ooni of Ife, Sir Adesoji Tadenikawo Aderemi, Offering Prayers and Blessings to the Famous Rising Star Juju Musician, King Sunny Ade.
As the Ooni of Ife, Sir Adesoji Tadenikawo Aderemi, bestowed blessings and prayers upon the well-known rising star Juju musician,…
The Great Alaafin Adeyemi I, Who Reigned from 1876 to 1905,
Reigning from 1876 to 1905, Alaafin Adeyemi I played a pivotal role in one of the most important wars in…
World War II: Contribution of Abeokuta to the World War II Under the Reign of HRM Oba Sir Ladapo Ademola II
During the reign of HRM Oba Sir Ladapo Ademola II, the Egba people made significant sacrifices to the Allied war…
Brain Check Time: Can You Identify the Young Man in the Image
A picture from the late 1970s shows a little child in Otuoke, a suburb in Ogbia local government area of…