Let’s all take a moment to read and learn. Africa has a rich history and Nigeria is particularly rich and productive. Ekwensu is a deity in Igbo mythology who represents the forces of chaos and deception; he is the god of war and victory; and the god of opportunity and commerce. Ekwensu is known for his ability to disrupt the natural order of things and cause confusion and chaos, which the Yoruba also…
General Ibrahim Babangida and his wife Maryam Babangida are knighted by the British Monarchy during their state visit to the United Kingdom. He was accompanied by Ooni Sijuwade Olubuse II (in purple), Ermir Ado Bayero of Kano (in cream), Obi Okagbue of Onitsha, General Yakubu Gowon (in blue Agbada “Adire”) and other prominent Nigerians such as the Benin Chiefs in the background.
Ado Bayero, Emir of Kano from 1963 to 2014. He is also the father of Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero. Ado Bayero was born on July 25, 1930 into the royal family of theFulani-Sullubawaclan,which has ruled the Kano Emirate since 1819. His father was Abdullahi Bayero and his mother was Hajiya Hasiya.He was hisfather’s eleventh…
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe AKA (Hypertension Doctor), often referred to simply as Osita Osadebe, was a Nigerian musician from Atani. Over the course of his career spanning more than four decades, he has become one of the most famous Igbo highlife musicians. His most famous hit was the 1984 single “Osondi Owendi,” which made him…
A beautiful nostalgic photo of Nnamdi Azikiwe Street on Lagos Island, near Tinubu Square, formerly known as Independence Square.
After her death, her estate numbered more than 300 slaves (even though slavery was forbidden). She was the wife of the fiery Oba and kingmaker (ELETU ODIBO). It defied the British and supplied arms and ammunition during Abeokuta’s war with Dahomey. She died childless but gave his name to countless people who today bear the name Tinubu. His parents were originally from Owu but migrated to Abeokuta during the internal conflicts that rocked Yorubaland in the 18th and 19th centuries. Madam Efunroye married…
Sikiru Adepoju, Grammy Award winner and Nigerian from Eruwa, Oyo State. The song was included in Tupac’s album (The Rose That Grew From Concrete) on track 2. Sikiru Adepoju won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Music Album for his contribution to Mickey Hart’s Global Drum Project’s title album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.…
Ahianmwẹ-Ọrọ, which means “bird of prophecy” in English, is a long-beaked bird whose call is considered prophetic. If he shouts “OyaO” (shame), it indicates danger or disaster. When he shouts “Oliguegue” (be grateful), it means good favour, luck or happiness. If he constantly shouts “OyaO, OyaO” in front of someone, it means that the person should be careful and not go on a journey or return home instead of continuing the journey. But if the bird continues to call “Oliguegue,” the journey will be successful.The bird is believed to be a messenger from the spirit world. When Ọba Ẹsigie entered the gates of…
The Owiwi War was a civil war between the Ijebus, Egbado and Egba people. Ibadan became an ally of the Ijebu, which led to Ibadan taking part in the war. The Egba people emerged as a formidable force in Abeokuta, which did not go unchallenged by the other Yoruba groups as they became rivals in all commercial activities. This reignited conflict between the newly settled Egba people and the Ijebu, as the Egba traders were now seen as major competitors in the Ijebu and Ibadan trade. To counter the growing…
Canadian teacher Florence Geiger shows the location of Nigeria on a map of Africa while teaching a geography lesson to Grade 3 (2nd grade) students as the students sit at their desks, Nigeria. Geiger is the director of a school for children with leprosy.
In 1989, a few months after winning the title of Miss Intercontinental in the Nigerian version, Bianca Onoh decided to quit rather than quit after it was revealed that she was having an affair with the leader of Biafra, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, a politician. was her father’s employee, who was 34 years old. Years her senior, a tabloid falsely reported that she was pregnant. Although the couple never confirmed or denied the relationship until their wedding on November 12, 1994, the beauty pageant organizers, Silverbird Television, strongly disapproved of this as MBGN holders are kept out of public affairs. He decided to renounce the crown, although at the time he had neither admitted nor denied his relationship with Ojukwu. The first runner-up,…
Students take a milk break at Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, a public secondary school for girls. Often referred to as the “sister college” of King’s College, Lagos, it was founded on October 10, 1927, when Nigeria was still a British colony.
There was another man of God, “Sheikh Muhammad Raji Opeloyeru”. According to his account, one day he was in the Sheikh‘s entourage when the latter was regularly visiting Offa Station, but when they returned home, they discovered that the Sheikh’s key was missing. After a while, (Sheikh Opeloyeru) decided to ask the carpenter for help so that they could enter. After a while, Sheikh Jamiu turned to the sky and said: “You, leader of the jinn! You had better now order one of your disciples who took the key to my house to give it back to me, otherwise the key strangely fell from the roof of the house. Sheikh Muh’d Jami’u Bulala (R.Sheikh Bulala then vowed that he would go to meet the smallpox…
The Metropolitan Club of Victoria Island, Lagos is about 63 years old. You could say it is young compared to other clubs in Nigeria. It is one of the largest social clubs in Lagos and has strict membership rules. has earned an established and enviable reputation as a gentlemen’s club, offering members one of the finest private dining options for any social occasion. The “Met Club” is located on Kofo Abayomi Street on Victoria Island, although there…
The Kingdom of Benin split in two 800 years ago, shortly after the founding of the OBAS dynasty in Benin. The dissolution occurred towards the end of the reign of Oba UWAKHUAHEN, the second Oba of the dynasty. Two kingdoms that emerged from the collapse of the Old Kingdom, viz.Volume. The kingdom of Ogisos remained separate, independent entities for the next four hundred years. The kingdom that broke away from Benin City became known as the Kingdom of UGU and included the territories of ORHIONMWON. The capital of this kingdom and thus a rival of the city of Benin was…
The history of Nigeria’s economy is complex, largely due to the country’s colonial era and its gradual recovery. However, looking at this history, the beginning of the colonial period seems an appropriate starting point. It is important to note that the arrival of missionaries from the British Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1845 was aimed at achieving “economic and political dominance”. The ostensible reason for the missionaries’ arrival was, of course, the desire to spread Christianity to new parts of the world. However, shortly after the CMS established its presence in what…
Here is a list of radio stations in Kwara State. Okin FM, Offa – 105.7 Royal FM – 95.1 Albraka FM – 89.9 Midland FM (Radio Kwara), Ilorin – 99.0 Raypower FM, Ilorin – 106.5 Unilorin FM – 89.3 Harmony FM FRCN (Radio Nigeria), Idofian – 103.5 Sobi FM, Ilorin – 101.9 Radio Kwara, Ilorin…
Below is a list of all radio stations in Ondo State and Akure Capital with their frequencies, locations and telephone numbers. Station – Frequency – Location (Phone Number) Orange FM – 94.5 – Federal Housing Estate, Akure (08164595404) Positive FM (FRCN) – 102.5 – Information Village, Ondo Road, Akure (08037181720) Adaba FM – 88.9 – Km 4 Akure-Ilesa Expressway, Akure (08033039876) Breez FM – 91.9 – After Sunday…
Items looted by British soldiers from the Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) during the invasion of Benin in 1897 are to be returned to Nigeria, but only for three years, after which they will return to what is now the British Museum, home to some of the Benin’s most valuable artifacts in all of Europe. An agreement reached in October 2018 between the Benin Dialogue Group (BDG) and the British Museum in London sees “some of the most iconic works” sent to Nigeria to be exhibited at the Royal Museum of Benin in Edo State, just…
Here is a list of all Senate Presidents in Nigeria, their terms in office and the political parties they belong to Name | Tenure | Political Party 1. Nnamdi Azikiwe | 1960 | NCNC 2. Dennis Osadebay | 1960-1963 | NCNC 3. Nwafor Orizu | 1963-1966 | NCNC 4. Joseph Wayas | 1979- 1983 | NPN 5. Iyorchia Ayu | 1992-1993 | SDP 6. Ameh Ebute |…