Background History of Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, A spiritual Leader in the Late 1970s
A spiritual leader in the late 1970s was Sat Guru Maharaj Ji.Mohammed Ajirobatan was born in 1947. He predicted that…
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Legacy of Sir Louis Phillip Odumegwu Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Pioneer Billionaire in the Early 1920s
Today, the name Ojukwu is somewhat synonymous with the Biafra civil war leader, although this was not always the case.…
Oba Daniel Anirare Aladesanmi II, The 18th Ewi of Ado-Ekiti
Until his passing on January 7, 1983, Oba Daniel Anirare Aladesanmi II served as the 18th Ewi of Ado-Ekiti from…
Biography of Ogedengbe Agbogungboro, Leader of Ilesa and Seriki (Commander-in-Chief) of the Ekiti-Parapo Warriors
A warlord and leader of Ilesa, Ogedengbe Agbogungboro was born in 1822 and died on July 29, 1910. He was…
Olusegun Obasanjo, MKO Abiola and Others at the Baptist Boys High School Abeokuta During Their College Days
Olusegun Obasanjo and MKO Abiola in their high school years.Olusegun Obasanjo (standing right) served as the deputy editor and MKO…
A Biography of Madam Nwanyeruwa, A Fearless Heroine And Advocate For Women’s Right
A Nigerian woman from the Oloko tribe named Madam NWAYERUWA made history by recruiting women to rebel against the British…
General Yakubu Gowon’s Wedding Ceremony to Victoria Zakari During the Civil War
Major-General Yakubu Gowon married Victoria Zakari on Saturday, April 19, 1969, while the civil war was still going on. The…
Bianca Ojukwu at The Miss Intercontinental Pageant in 1989
Bianca Onoh-Ojukwu, then 21 years old, dazzled the Miss Intercontinental stage with her grace 35 years ago in 1989! From…
Meet Africa’s Richest Woman, Chief Folorunsho Alakija
On July 15, 1951, Alakija was born into a middle-class family. Folorunso’s mother was the first of eight spouses and…
Presidential Candidate, Sowore Omoyele Recounts His Encounter With MKO Abiola
SOWORE IN 2021: “We were led into a meeting of politicians for a “strategy session” in his spacious living room…
Serene Lifestyle of Nigerians in the 1960s/70s
Lagos was a vibrant metropolis in the late 1960s and early 1970s that managed to maintain its sense of tranquility.…
Meet Richard Ihetu, Nigerian Professional Boxer and Former WBA Middleweight TitleHolder
Dick Tiger, whose real name was Richard Ihetu, was a Nigerian professional boxer who fought from August 14, 1929, until…
Image of a Biafran Prisoner During the Civil War
This 1968 photo shows a young Brigadier-General Alabi-Isama in Asaba talking with a Biafran POW who had been taken prisoner…
“The Horse, The Man, His Son”. An Iconic Hit by Ebenezer Obey
*The Horse, The Man, His Son* is one of the most well-known songs in Obey’s vast career. This narrative-driven song,…
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s Election Contest in 2019
With Peter Obi, a former Anambra State governor, as his vice presidential running partner, Atiku Abubakar was the PDP’s nominee…
Relationship Between Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Former President Moamer Gadaffi
In Tripoli, President Moamer Gadaffi greets President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria. The two presidents got together to talk about the…
Remembering the Iconic Victor Efosa Uwaifo MON From the 1970s
Known by most as Guitar Boy, Professor Victor Uwaifo was one of the most well-known musicians in Africa. He was…
Ayinla Omowura. A Man Whose Music and Voice Promoted Social Change in the 1970s
Ayinla Omowura lacked a formal education, but he was well-versed in current affairs and possessed a command of puns, proverbs,…
Achievements of Brigadier David Bamigboye As the First Military Governor of Kwara State
As the first military governor of Kwara State, Brigadier Bamigboye held a significant position in Nigerian history, holding the position…
Remembering Late Alhaja Simbiat Atinuke Abiola, A Woman with a Heart of Gold
The late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and his late wife, Alhaja Simbiat Atinuke Abiola (née Shoaga), in the 1980s. Alhaja…