Details of the Zaria Protest Kicking Against Military Rule in 1966
Zaria saw a protest in 1966 against the January coup that led to the ruthless killings of Kur Mohammed, Ahmadu…
An Image From the Inauguration of the First Provisional Council of the University of Ifé
The entry of the Icons: In 1961, the University of Ifé held its first Provisional Council’s inauguration. The lone female…
An Image of Nugerian Football Icons Pelé (left) and Daniel Anyiam,
From 1954 to 1956 and again from 1964 to 1965, Nigerian football player and coach Daniel Amobi Amadi Anyiam (November…
Details of Shehu Musa Yar’adua’s Death by Abacha in 1995
Obasanjo revealed in a 2017 interview that Yar’Adua was injected with a virus by Abacha, which finally caused his death.…
Meet Halima Babangida, Daughter of Ibrahim Babangida
A picture from the early 1990s shows little Halima Babangida, the youngest member of the family, stealing the show on…
Kayode Williams, A Close Associate and Companion of the Notorious Armed Robber Oyenusi
When Bishop Kayode Williams found himself in the wrong crowd, he was just a youngster attending secondary school. Men whose…
Story of Billionaire Who Bought Kingship With Money in Awkuzu In the early 1990s
Late Igwe John Ejikeme Nebeolisa, also known as Joneb, Arusi Awkuzu, or Igwe Ibilibeogada—which translates to “The biggest the town…
Epic History of the Kingdom of Ozoro in Isoko Delta state
Isoko North’s capital city is Ozoro. According to legend, Opute founded Ozoro when he and his wife, Ozoro, moved to…
Nigerian Lady in an Expensive Traditional Attire
A1980s picture of a young Ondo woman in Lagos dressed entirely in colorful Aso oke, a traditional outfit.
Interesting Story of Igboho Kingdom in Oyo State
Igboho plays a significant role in the former Oyo Empire’s history. Although Oyo plays a significant role in Yoruba history,…
Idejo chiefs of Oba Adeniji Adele II Meets Queen Elizabeth II in Lagos 1956
Lagos Island’s “IDEJO” (white cap chiefs): Olofin Atekoye, the man who established Isale Eko (Lagos) and initially made his home…
Olu Jacobs and Wife, Joke Silva in the 1990s
The seasoned actor Pa Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, also referred to as Olu Jacobs, is seen in a picture with his…
Throwback to a Picture of Abdulasalam Abubakar and Ibrahim Babangida, in their Twenties
Fifty-five years ago, a picture showed two youthful military leaders in their twenties during the 1960s: Abdulasalam Abubakar and Ibrahim…
Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola Dressed in Traditional Animal Skin for his Royal Installation as Aare Ona Kakanfo
Photo of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Premier of the Western Region, after he was installed by Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II…
Story of Brigadier Babafemi O. Ogundipe, A Man of Wisdom and Loyalty
Lt. Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu offered Brigadier Babafemi O. Ogundipe the post of head of state in the 1960s, a…
Meet Colonel Shittu Alao, Fourth Commander of the Nigerian Air Force
From 1967 to 1969, Colonel Shittu Alao (born in 1937) led the Nigerian Air Force as its Chief of Staff.…
Throwback of Former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Nigerian Military Training College
A picture of the youthful Gen. Muhammadu Buhari taken in 1962 at the Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC) shows him…
Meet Fred Ajudua, Father of Davido’s Lawyer and His Involvement Wit the EFCC
Nigerian attorney Fred Chijindu Ajudua is charged with advance-fee fraud.There was no evidence at the conclusion of his case. Native…
Test Your Memory With This And Drop Your Comments
History quiz: How many individuals still have copies of this book? Give the book’s author, the girl’s name, and the…
How Far Can You Go For Love: Nigerian Man Switches His Name to Marry a Widow in 1930
Lady Oyinkansola Ajasa, also known as Lady Oyinkansola Abayomi, was born in Colonial Lagos on March 6, 1897. She was…