A Brief Overview of Renowned African Writer, Chinua Achebe
Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe’s first book, Things Fall Apart, was originally released in 1958. It tells the story of what…
“If We Are Willing to Swim Against the TideVideo of Late Dora Akunyili
“Dora Akunyili: An inspiration of morality and unwavering resolve in the struggle for public health and safety.” “Dora Akunyili’s legacy…
A Clip of the Owuro Lojo Movie Featuring Mama Rainbow, Joke Silva and Other Veteran Industry Talents
It tells the tale of three young women’s entwined lives that come together when Amuda travels from Ibadan to Lagos…
“We Can Turn Around Any Institution If We Want To” Watch This Interview of Late Dora Akunyili on Corruption and Moving Forward As a Nation
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Throwback to This Thrilling Movie from the Early 2000s
A look back at the early 2000s Nollywood classic film “IZAGA,” which starred Liz Benson, Omotel Jalade Ekehinde, and other…
Video Clip of Major General Charles Ndiomu Announcing the Death Sentence of Major General Mamman Vatsa And Others Sentenced
footage of Major General Charles Ndiomu declaring that military officers implicated in a purported plot to topple General Ibrahim Babangida’s…
Throwback Image of Young Professor Wole Soyinka With his Daughter
A picture from 1963 shows Wole Soyinka at an early age with his daughter. Can...
Sneak Peek of the Ahmadu Bello University in the 1960s
1960s, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Just 147 of the 426 students who enrolled in all programs at the school’s founding…
Emir of Katsina in 1933 Reveal his Thoughts on Airplane Operation in Nigeria
“Men of color asked me my opinion on airplanes.” “I’ll be the first to buy one if they’re brought to…
Two People had Earlier Told Me Abacha Pledged that None of the Three of Us—Including Me—Would Escape Jail or Custody Alive” General Olusegun Obasanjo Spill in an Interview
In an interview, General Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how, when they were detained, General Sani Abacha wanted him, the late Shehu…
Details of the Death of Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari Few Days After his Wedding Ceremony
Pictured from left to right are Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, and General Aguiyi Ironsi at a party he…
A Picture of Murtala Muhammed and Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo in 1975 Hajj pilgrimage.
General Murtala Muhammed, the head of state, is pictured (R) with Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo, the military governor of Kwara state…
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…