Throwback Photo of Lagos looking Like a Caribbean City
A beautiful nostalgic photo of Nnamdi Azikiwe Street on Lagos Island, near Tinubu Square, formerly known as Independence Square.
Read this Interesting Story That Confirms That Women are Dramatic
A family group photo, but apparently the wife didn’t want to wear the dress, so the dress was taken by the husband or a British photographer instead of the wife. Her husband gave her a wedding dress. There is certainly a lot more to this story than we think, but it is certainly a glimpse into the attitudes that may have existed. 1 Maybe she hated that dress, 2 Maybe she hated or distrusted the photo, 3. Maybe she didn’t want her husband to tell her what to wear.4 Maybe she felt it was about the dress…
Read this Tragic Story of the Death of Brigadier Samuel Ademulegun, and His Pregnant Wife.
Brigadier General Samuel Ademulegun was killed along with his eight-month pregnant wife during the 1966 Kaduna coup. He was a Nigerian Army officer and commander of the 1st Brigade during the January 1966 coup. He was born on October 20, 1924, in the city of Ondo in western Nigeria and was considered one of the best officers in the country at the time. The Son of the Lord.and Mrs. Michael Ademulegun, he had his early education in Ondo state before joining the Nigerian Army as a private…
A rare photo of Music Legends in the 70s
Rare photo of Commander-in-Chief Ebenezer Obey, Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Warrant Officer K1 Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde and Ayinla Kollington together at a party in Lagos in the 1970s.
Pictures and Background Story of TB Joshua in his Early Stages of Life.
TB Joshua: “I found myself in a family that irritated me. My natural state at birth was poverty. I come from a very humble background. There was poverty in the family. What little education I received was due to my own efforts. I know many people with similar birth circumstances who did it differently. They allow circumstances to influence their will. Their dreams shattered on the cliffs of disappointment, defeat and failure. Nowadays, many people attribute their situation to their family environment. Some would say, “I’m poor because everyone in my family…
Life Accomplishments of Biafran Soldier, Colonel Ogbonnaya Orji
Colonel Ogbonnaya Orji of Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, died on June 20, 2017, three weeks after the death of his wife Christiana at the age of 76. Colonel Orji, who joined the Nigerian Army as an officer cadet in 1960, later became a key player alongside Kaduna coup leader Nzeogwu in the country’s first military coup in January 1966. Colonel Orji fought on the Biafra side in the civil war. He served in the Biafran Army as Commander of the 9th Battalion in 1967, Commander of the 62nd Brigade in…
Chief MKO Abiola’s Rise From a Firewood Vendor to a Senior Accountant at the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital
MKO Abiola was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State to Salawu and Suliat Wuraola Abiola. His father was an agricultural trader and mainly sold cocoa, his mother traded in kola nuts. His name, Kashimawo, means “Let’s wait and see.” Moshood Abiola was his father’s twenty-third child, but the first of them to survive infancy, hence the name “Kashimawo”. It wasn’t until he was fifteen that his parents named him Moshood. Abiola attends Abeokuta Central African School for his primary…
Life and Achievement of Political Icon, Michael Okpara
Michael Okpara, Ohuhu-Igbo, was born on December 25, 1920 in Umuegwu Okpuala, Ohuhu State, Umuahia Region, now Abia State, Nigeria and died on December 17, 1984 (aged 63). Nigerian politician and Prime Minister of Eastern Nigeria during the First Republic from 1959 to 1966. At 39, he was the country’s youngest prime minister. He was a strong advocate of what he called “pragmatic socialism” and believed that land reform was crucial to Nigeria’s ultimate success. Although he was the son of a laborer, he was able…
History of Muhammadu Buhari in the Military, His Appointments and Commissioning.
Counter-coup in the North of July 28, 1966. Lieutenant Muhammadu Buhari was one of the participants in the “July Revenge” or the so-called “counter-coup” led by Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Muhammed, who overthrew and murdered the first suicides. Coup. ” proclaimed the Nigerian military head of state, General Aguiyi Ironsi, who took over the leadership of the Nigerian government after the failed coup attempt of January 15, 1966 that overthrew Nigeria’s elected parliamentary government (also known as the First Republic). Other participants in the July 28, 1966 coup attempt included: Lieutenant Sani Abacha, Lieutenant Ibrahim Babangida, Major Theophilus Danjuma, Lieutenant Ibrahim Bako and others. The coup was a response to the January coup in which a group of mostly Igbo…
Sad Demise of Sir Ladoke Akintola’s Son.
On April 29, 1964, thirteen-year-old Tokunbo Akanni Akintola, accompanied by his mother Faderera Akintola and a group of ambassadors, became the first black boy to attend “Britain’s most famous private school,” Eton College. He was 13 years old and the first black person to be accepted into a prestigious private college. But death had another plan. In 1973, four years after leaving Eton, Tokunbo died. He was the son of Ladoke Akintola
Rare Picture of Archbishop Benson Idahosa and Pastor EA Adeboye
Born Benson Andrew Idahosa (September 11, 1938 – March 12, 1998), he was a charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He is the founder of the Church of God Mission International. Archbishop Benson Idahosa was widely regarded as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria. Idahosa is the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His only son, Msgr. FEB Idahosa’s current positions include President of BIU, Founder and President of Big Ben Children’s Hospital and Vice President of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute. Idahosa died on…
Rare Photo of Olusegun Obasanjo and President Jimmy Carter.
Iconic photo of Head of State General Olusegun Obasanjo and Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America.
Listen Asanlaye – Gbenga Adeboye Comedy
Gbenga Adeboye, popularly known as Funwontan, was a legendary comedian, presenter and radio presenter who ruled the radio space at its peak. He was born on September 30, 1959 in Odeomu, a town in Osun State, Nigeria. In the early 1980s, he was given the nickname Funwontan thanks to a broadcast on Radio Lagos. Other notable nicknames of Gbenga Adeboye include Alaye mi Gbengulo, Abefe, Alhaji Pastor Oluwo, Jengbetiele and Itu baba Ita. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gbenga-Adeboye-Asanlaye-OldNaija.com_.mp3 Between 1990 and 2003 he released a total of six albums. His style consisted of composing songs on one…
Money For Hand, Back For Ground – Orlando Owoh
“Money For Hand, Back For Ground” is one of the late Dr.’s many masterpieces. Orlando Owoh, a prolific and renowned musician who composed a style of music called “Toye” during his lifetime. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OLANDO-MONEY-FOR-HAND.mp3 You can download more of Orlando Owoh’s songs here. You can also download many other Nigerian old school songs (1960-2003) here and old school hip hop music here. Click here to download all Nigerian throwback songs.
Enjoy Fuji Musician, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s Songs
Listen to the best Fuji music without limits. It is no news that Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, better known as Barrister or Ayinde Barrister, was a big fish in the world of Fuji music. In fact, he is considered a pioneer of Fuji and Wéré music. Since her first foray into music in 1965, Ayinde Barrister has added more than 70 albums to her success. We have compiled the best Ayinde Barrister songs for…
Enjoy ”Kolomental” From the Early 2000s by Faze.
“Kolomental” was included on Faze’s 2006 album “Independent” and remains one of his biggest hits to this day. This song made Nigerians dance wildly in 2006, 2007 and the following years. Faze is a popular Nigerian singer who was a member of the now defunct trio Plantashun Boiz which included 2face Idibia and Blackface. Below you can stream and download Kolomental Mp3 by Faze. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Faze_-_Kolomental_africadjpool.com_.mp3 If you enjoyed this throwback, drop comment and don’t forget to share.
Biography of Taxi Driver Crooner, Bobby Benson.
Who was Bobby Benson? Bernard Olabinjo Benson, popularly known as Bobby Benson, was a famous Nigerian artist and musician from the 1950s until his death in 1983. He was born on April 11, 1922 in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He learned to sew in high school and tried professional boxing for a while after graduating. He was also a merchant marine sailor. If Bobby Benson’s “Taxi Driver” plays on your stereo as you frantically scan radio stations for traffic information on a hot Monday afternoon in Lagos, you’d be forgiven…
Listen to the Best of Orlando Owoh Mixtape
Are you looking for a place to listen to the Best of Orlando Owoh Mixtape in MP3 format? You are right here! Dr. Orlando Owoh was a prolific and famous Nigerian musician who created a style of music called “Toye” during his lifetime. Mixtape. This Best of Orlando Owoh is a collection of Orlando Owoh’s albums and live performances. You can also download Orlando Owoh songs (individual tracks) here. https://www.naijadjmixtape.com/dlcdnv1/Chief%20Orlando%20Owoh%20Mix-www.NaijaDjMixtapes.com.mp3 Tracklist Iyawo Olele Medley 1 Aiye Nyi Lo…
Understanding the Concept of Legitimacy in Government
Many people believe that a government based on coercion (military rule) cannot find legitimacy. However, the military can enjoy legitimacy by implementing popular government policies. In a legal government, obedience is based not on fear of punishment but on loyalty to the sovereign and the state. Factors that determine the legitimacy of the government The following factors show how a government can be legitimate. 1.Free and fair elections: Elections are the most common method of appointing a government in a democratic country. When a government is formed after free and fair elections, it has the people’s mandate to govern it. 2. Good Governance – When the government…
Get a Full Grasp of Government As An Institution of the State
Government as an institution of the state can be defined as the “machinery” created by the state to maintain order in the state, regulate its affairs and manage its various functions and responsibilities. Bringing people together to live in society leads to the need to create an organization (government) that will deal with the administration of society. If a state existed without this type of organism (government), such a state would be said to be anarchy. The government as a state institution consists of three organs: 1. Executive branch: This body formulates guidelines and implements them 2.Legislature: This body makes the law 3- Judicial power – The judicial power is the body that interprets the law. *Government as an art of government Government is defined as the art of…