Outcome of the Ibadan Constitutional Conference of 1950

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On January 9, 1950, delegates from the Northern, Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria met in Ibadan to discuss issues relating to the new constitution that Sir Macpherson was preparing (the Macpherson Constitution of 1951). The conference was held as part of Sir Macpherson’s efforts to have his own acceptable constitution, as opposed to the previous ones (the Clifford Constitution of 1922 and the Richards Constitution of 1946) which Nigerians believed had been imposed on them. The conference was chaired by Sir Gerald Howe, the then Attorney-General. At the 1950 Ibadan Conference, several issues relating to the political administration of Nigeria, the system of…

Origin and Influence of the West African Student Union( WASU) on the Diaspora Students in 1925.

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The West African Students’ Union (WASU) was founded in London on August 7, 1925 by a group of twenty-one law students led by Ladipo Solanke and Herbert Bankole Bright. WASU was a West African student association based in London whose aim was to promote policy research and unite West Africans abroad. The WASU’s main goals were to fight for the independence of West African countries and to end the racial discrimination that was at its peak at that time. The West African Students’ Union grew out of the activities of earlier student organizations such as…

Meet the 33 Ministers of the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Administration

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This is the list of ministers during the administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. * Agric and Natural Resources (State)- Bukar Tijani- Borno * Attorney General- Justice Mohammed Bello Adoke- Kogi * Aviation- Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi- Anambra * Defence Bello H. Mohammed- Kebbi * Defence (State)Erelu Olusola Obada- Osun * Education- Ruqayyatu Rufai- Jigawa *FCT (State)- Olajumoke…

Meet the Prolific Ministers of the Buhari Administration

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Below is a list of ministers in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari (2015). 1. Heineken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa)- Minister of State, Agriculture 2. Aisha Abubakar (Sokoto)- Minister of State, Trade & Investment 3. Abdulrahman Dambazau (Kano)- Minister of Interior 5. Chris Ngige (Anambra)- Minister of Labour & Employment 6. Sen Hadi Sirika (Katsina)- Minister of State, Aviation 7. Prof Anthony…

International Stadiums in Nigeria

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Here is a list of the Standard International Stadiums in Nigeria, their locations, capacity and the years they were built… NAME | LOCATION | CAPACITY | YEAR * Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium | Enugu | 22,000 | 1959 * Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formally Liberty Stadium until 2010) | Ibadan | 25,000 | 1960 * Ogbe Stadium (also Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium) | Benin…

Radio Stations in Enugu and Their Frequencies

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Below is a verified list of all radio stations in Enugu state and their frequencies. Family Love FM, Enugwu-Ngwo – 99.9 Gouni FM (Godfrey Okoye University) Radio, Enugu – 106.9 Solid FM – 100.9 Urban Radio, Enugu – 94.5 Lion FM, Nsukka – 91.1 Coal City FM (FRCN) – 92.9 IMT RADIO, Enugu – 107.2 Caritas University FM Radio – 98.7 Dream…

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Speakers From 1955 Till Date

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  The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the fourth most important person in Nigeria after the President of the senate and the Vice President and the third most important person in the line of succession to the presidency of Nigeria.  Below is the list of Speakers of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, their term of office and the political party they belong to. NAME | TENURE | POLITICAL PARTY…

Nigeria Immigration Service Offices Other Vital Information

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is the government agency responsible for managing migration in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The mission of the Nigerian Immigration Service is to have an IT security system that can easily address the operational challenges of modern migration. The Nigerian Immigration Service is responsible for: 1. Control of persons entering and leaving Nigeria 2.Enforcement of the laws and regulations that were directly alleged against us. 3.Issuance of travel documents to bona fide Nigerians within and outside Nigeria 4.Border protection and patrols 5.Issuance of residence permits for foreigners in Nigeria Below is a list of…

Verified Radio Stations in Edo State (With Frequencies, Locations and Phone Numbers)

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Below is a list of all radio stations in Edo State and its capital Benin. Frequencies, locations and phone numbers included. *. 93.7 – SilverBird Rhythm FM, Ugbowo, Benin City (01-7278-2897) *. 92.3 – Independent Radio, Glass House, Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State (07042163171) *. 95.775 – Edo Broadcasting Service, Aduwawa, Benin City (08150866000) *. 105.5 – RayPower FM, Ikhuen Niro, Benin…

Nigerian Borders and Their Locations

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As a Nigerian student, teacher or researcher, you probably have this question or search term in mind: How many borders are there in Nigeria? List of land borders in Nigeria Don’t worry, we are here for you. Nigeria has four major borders leading to four African countries and the Atlantic Ocean. Below are Nigeria’s major borders, their location and length. Niger Republic shares border with  Nigeria…

The Birth of Amotekun by Michael Afuye

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It is no longer news that internal security has always been a difficult task for the Nigerian government due to incessant terrorist attacks, banditry, kidnappings and rituals, thus spreading fear among Nigerian citizens. Nelson Mandela once said: “Security does not happen by chance, it is the result of collective consensus and public investment.” We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free from violence and fear. In response to growing insecurity challenges, the governors of the southwestern states of Nigeria have launched a…

Finance Ministers From 1960 Till Date

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The Nigerian Minister of Finance is one of the most senior official in the Federal Executive Council of Nigeria. This is a list of Nigerian finance ministers from 1960 to the present. Name Term Festus Okotie-Eboh 1960–1966 Obafemi Awolowo 1967–1971 Shehu Shagari 1971–1975 Asumoh Ete Ekukinam 1976–1977 James Oluleye 1977–1979 Sunday Essang 1979–1983 Onaolapo Soleye 1984–1985 Kalu Idika Kalu 1985–1986 Chu Okongwu 1986–1990 Olu Falae 1990–1990 Abubakar…

Operating Newspapers In Anambra State

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We have provided below a list of Newspaper publishers in Anambra State. 1. Anambra Times – Periodically 2. Niger Times – Owned by Anglican Communion (Onitsha) – Published weekly 3. Donac Pilot – Owned by Anglican Communion (Nnewi) – Published weekly 4. Vintage – Based in Nnewi 5. Trinitas Newspaper – Owned by Catholic Church (Onitsha Archdiocese) – Published weekly…

Public Holidays in NIgeria

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Below is the list of public holidays observed in Nigeria. * New Year’s Day- 1 January * Workers’ Day- 1 May * Children’s Day- 27 May * Democracy Day- 12 June * Independence Day- 1 October * Christmas Day- 25 December * Boxing Day- 26 December * Malaud Nabiyy- Movable * Eid-El-Fitr- Movable * Eid-El-Kabir- Movable *…

Akikitan – Baba Ara (Gospel Song)

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Baba Ara, born Roland Olubukola Olomola on July 2, 1962, was a Nigerian gospel singer and record producer from Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria. After his father’s death, Baba Ara grew up with his uncle, who influenced and supported him in his musical style. Baby Ara’s debut album, Covenant, was recorded with the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Choir at Okiki Imole Parish in Sagamu, Nigeria. His latest album is called “Last Advice”. He died on August 31, 2004.   https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Baba-Ara-Akikitan-OldNaija.Com_.mp3 Covenant, Sacrament, I Love Him, The Master Key, I Am, Hallelujah, The…

Ibini Ukpabi – A Passage of No Return

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In ancient times, in Igbo land, Ibini Ukpabi, a deity popularly known as “Long Juju,” was used to settle disputes within the community and punish offenders. The Long Juju Shrine served as the supreme court for the people of the Arochukwu Kingdom in what is now Abia State. The Oracle’s decision was final and no one, neither status nor wealth, could change his verdict. Anyone accused of a crime entered a tunnel (escape tunnel) of the sanctuary to be sentenced at, and if the accused was found guilty,he or she was never…

Oladunwo Festival- An Honour to the Ancestors of Okemesi.

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In the rustic and quiet town of Okemesi in the heart of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, people gather every two years to celebrate and honor their long-dead ancestors in a colorful festival called Oladunwo. Oladunwo is the name of the most revered Egungun (masquerade) in Okemesi. He is widely respected for his importance and the role he played in the history of Okemesi and its people. The story goes that Oladunwo’s group rescued the people of Okemesi while the Ibadan soldiers were about to attack Okemesi. The  people fled to safety from Oladunwo to a…

Bashorun Gaa’s Wicked Reign in the Old Oyo Empire

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When Alaafin Labisi succeeded the previous (late) Alaafin Onisile in 1750, he appointed Gaa as his Bashorun, the chief of the Oyomesi (7 hereditary kings). During the reign of Alaafin Labisi, the ancient Oyo Empire, also known as Oyo-Ile, became so powerful that it gained the respect of the other kingdoms of Yorubaland. History records that Alaafin Labisi collected tribute from the distant kingdoms of Dahomey, Popo and Ashanti, although his reign was very short and more than half of Yorubaland’s kingdoms and villages (over 6,000) fell under the political patronage of Oyo-Ile. The ancient Oyo Empire thus became a…

Rare Photos of Former First Lady Maryam Babangida and Princess Diana In 1989

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These rare photos of Maryam Babangida, wife of General Ibrahim Babangida, with Princess Diana of Wales, mother of Prince William and Prince Harry of the British Royal Family, during an event at Tafawa Balewa Square in Surulere, Lagos in 1989. Eight years later, on August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in hospital in the early hours of the morning from injuries sustained in a car accident in a road tunnel in Paris, France.