Learn More on the Significance of the Coral Beads in the Bini Culture
A genuine Benin Chief can be identified by his stiff, circular Ikele necklace of beads (signifying royalty) The agate or…
Facts About the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos
Sun International is the owner of the Federal Palace Hotel. Sun International was founded in 1969 when South African Breweries…
Share Your Thoughts on this Image from 1908
Mr. Bellingham being carried by his servants while journeying in Southern Nigeria,
Meet Dangote’s Dad, Late Alhaji Sanusi Dantata, the Source of His Billionaire Status
A photo capturing youthful Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote (first from the left),...
The Historic Iyake Lake Known for Restoring Female Fertility
Iyake Lake is the as it were recognized suspended/hanging lake in Africa – one of...
The Loneliness After the Glam, Miss Nigeria 1958 Spills
So said Miss Nigeria 1958. And who is Miss Nigeria – this encapsulation of a...
The Ever-Beautiful City of Ancient Kano
The history of Nigeria isn’t total without specifying the history of Memorable Kano city. Kano...
Awolowo Regains Freedom, Visits Chief Hubert Ogunde
Chief Obafemi Awolowo giggling with Chief Ogunde whereas holding between his legs youthful Ace Abayomi...
Origination of Enu Ugwu (Modern Day Enugu State)
Enugu State is one of the states that were set up within the early 6,000...
Meet Nigeria’s First Ever National Football Team
The first Nigerian national football group, at that point known as UK Tourists, and Red...
History of Lagos and its Connection to the Igbosere Tree
From the history of Lagos, Igbosere is inferred from the two Yoruba words; ‘Igbo’ and...
British Exploiters Show off Loot After the British Invasion of the Benin Kingdom.
In November 1896, James Robert Phillips, agent commissioner and delegate for the Niger Coast Protectorate,...
Throwback to Sir Ladapo Samuel Ademola ll Showstopping Entrance to the Coronation of King George VI
The most fashionable king in the history of the ancient Yoruba Kingdom, Oba Alake of Abeokuta (Egbaland). Oba Sir Ladapo…
Brief Biography of Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
The late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a young man with his wife and son, 1977. Yar’adua was born in…
Fela Regains Freedom After Money Laundering Allegations
Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti smiles at Black Maria after he was arrested by the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Military Government…
The Tragic End of Lit. Daniel Idowu Bamidele Over Wrongful Accusation of Coup Plotting
Bamidele was implicated in the coup attempt because he heard a rumor of a coup attempt and did not reveal…
Neologism of the Popular Ojota Area in Lagos
At the end of the 18th century, OJOTA was a military colony and soldiers practiced shooting there. There were several…
A Local Court in the 1940s
Uyo Village Court. The Colonial District official presides over a case, assisted by an interpreter.
Kumbwada: A Throne Reserved for Females in Niger State
An interesting story about an ancient kingdom where only a woman can become king. No man sits on the throne…
Wole Soyinka Regains Freedom After Biafran Conspiracy Accusation
During the Nigerian Civil War, Soyinka called for a ceasefire in an article. For this purpose he was arrested in…