Atiku Abubakar’s Unsuccessful Attempts to Become President of Nigeria
Six unsuccessful attempts to become president of Nigeria were made by Atiku Abubakar in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and…
Assesing the Political Rift Between Professor Wole Soyinka and Head of State Aremu Olusegun Obasanjo
In a conversation in 1977, Professor Wole Soyinka and Aremu Olusegun Obasanjo, the military head of state at the time,…
Actor Adeyemi Afolayan and Babatunde Kelani on the Set of *Taxi Driver 2* in 1987.
An iconic shot shows Babatunde Kelani, the famous director of photography, actor Chief Eleyinmi, and legendary actor Adeyemi Afolayan, known…
Brief Story of Late Chief Ogunde’s Transition From the Nigerian Police Force to a Performing Artist
On May 31, 1916, the late Chief Ogunde was born in Ososa, Ogun State. While serving in the Nigeria Police…
Execution of Lit. Col Ayuba Tense and Thirty-Eight Officers Responsible for the Assassination of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed
Lit. Col. Ayuba Tense, a qualified engineer hired under the DSSC graduate induction scheme, leaving Kirikiri Prison and heading to…
Nigerian Muslims Beautifully Dressed in Native Attire at the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, United Kingdom
This image from August 10, 1954, depicts Nigerian Muslims arriving in elegance at the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, UK,…
The “Foul Fuel” Importation Saga During Abacha’s Rule
All of the refineries shut down under General Sani Abacha’s rule, making Nigeria a steady importer of petroleum products. Surprisingly,…
Remembering the Iconic Gospel Singer “Heritage” by Grace Jahdiel Benjamin, Popularly Known as Jahdiel.
Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria, is where Jahdiel was born. She completed her elementary and secondary school at Aunty Ayo International…
A Picture of Northern Nigerian Delegates at Lancaster House, London 1948
Delegates from Northern Nigeria are seen in a famous photo arriving in style at Lancaster House in London on September…
Biography of Ken Wiwa, Son of Human Rights Advocate Ken Saro-Wiwa
Bornale Tsaro-Wiwa, Kenule “Ken” (November 28, 1968 – 18 October 2016), also known as Ken Wiwa, was the oldest son…
Maryam Babangida in 1990 With Princess Diana of Wales During the Second Edition of the Better Life Program
Diana, Princess of Wales, was honored with a state luncheon hosted by President Ibrahim Babangida during the second Better Life…
The Complete Story of Edith Ike and Gowon’s Romance, Including how General Gowon First Disputed his Son’s Paternity
The complete story of Edith Ike and Gowon’s romance, including how General Gowon first disputed his son’s paternity until acknowledging…
History of the Notable Queen Emotan of the Great Benin Kingdom
In the 15th century, under the rule of Oba Uwaifiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great, Queen Emotan (actual name Uwarraye)…
Story of Edith Ike and Her Relationship With Lieutenant-Colonel Yakubu Gowon
When Ifeajuna and his fellow coup plotters struck in Lagos early on January 15, 1966, Lieutenant-Colonel Yakubu Gowon, who was…
Muhammad Ali’s Visit to General Yakubu Gowon at the Dodan Barracks in Lagos
In 1971, former World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali was hosted by General Yakubu Gowon, the Head of State of Nigeria…
Muhammadu Buhari With Lieutenant-Colonel Shehu Musa Yar’Adua in 1977
A few weeks in 1977, Muhammadu Buhari sat close to Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. Colonel Muhammad Buhari was supposed to succeed…
Front Page of the *PUNCH* Newspaper on January 15, 1997,
During General Sani Abacha’s dark days, Pa Abraham Adesanya served as the deputy leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO),…
Throwback to the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship Hosted in Nigeria
Men from the Nigeria Police Force provided protection for the Group A match between Nigeria and Germany on April 7,…
Death Sentence of of Barth Owoh, Bernard Ogedengbe, and Lawal Ojuolape by Firing Squad at Kirikiri in 1985
Bartholomew Owoh, Bernard Ogedengbe, and Lawal Ojuolape were executed by firing squad on April 10, 1985, at the Kirikiri shooting…
Commissioning the First Phase of the Road Network in the Lekki Peninsula Scheme II by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the then Governor of Lagos State
“To the PDP talkative.They commenced this road , they started it , and one of...