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…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Visit to Spain in 2005
A picture taken on September 12, 2005, in Palacio Real in Madrid, showing Spanish King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia…
Throwback Image of Enugu, The Coal City, Before the Civil War
The two largest petroleum firms in West Africa at the time are seen in this picture: Shell Nigeria is on…
Picture of the Beautiful Dideolu Awolowo, Wife of Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Wife of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, outside Broad Street Prison in 1962. She was getting ready…
Accounts of the Death of Oba Ehengbuda During a Violent Storm on a Visit to Lagos
Ehengbuda, also called Ehengbuda N’Obo, which translates to “Ehengbuda the Physician,” was the eighteenth Oba of the Benin Empire, ruling…
“OMIYALE” Major Flood Disaster in Ibadan,1980
“Omiyale,” the name of this flood, literally translates to “water has flooded the house.” The Ogunpa River spilling into the…
Biography of Aare Azeez Arisekola Alao and Asset Allocation After His Death
Former Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta, Aare Arisekola Alao was a well-known philanthropist and public person who was…
Read SBJ Oshofa Prophetic Revelation to Obasanjo on Presidential Ambition
A 1970s picture of SBJ Oshofa and a youthful General Olusegun Obasanjo. SBJ Oshofa and his group, the BOT, visited…
Must-Read: Story of French-German Legionnaire Rolf Steiner and His Involvement in the Nigerian Civil War.
He was 35 years old when he commanded the 4th Commando Brigade in the Biafran Army, as seen in the…