Difference Between Power and Authority in Government
What is power in government? Power is the ability to influence the behavior of another person under threat of sanctions.…
Origin of the Trans-Saharan Trade and its Influence in the development of West Africa
The connections of West Africa with the Mediterranean world is a very old one, which...
Creation of the Mid Western Region in 1963.
The agitation for the creation of the West Central Region began in 1948 with the creation of the Benin Community…
Death List of the Aba Women’s Riot
Below are the names and further details of those killed during the Aba Women’s Riots in 1929. Thanks for reading.
Lifestyle of the Ogba People in River State
According to 2006 census data, Rivers State is considered the sixth largest geographical area in Nigeria. The state has a…
Cameroons & Nigerian Artillery During WWI Attack on Mountain Hill Camp
Context: Cameroon Campaign This was part of the confrontation between Britain, France and Belgium on one side and...
Beautiful Pictures From the 2018 Igue Festival
Just as the Egungun festival is for the Yoruba ethnic group and the Durbar festival is for the Hausa/Fulani people,…
Bori Ritual Practised in Northern Nigeria
Bori is the traditional religion of the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, which includes animism, magic and spirit possession. The…
Oke’badan Cultural Festival
The Oke’badan Festival is one of the many colorful and spectacular festivals celebrated in the city of Ibadan, the capital…
Obitun Festival in Ondo: An Initiation Rite into Womanhood
The Ondo people live in southwestern Nigeria and represent one of the largest subgroups of the Yoruba ethnic group. The…
350 Ethnic Groups and their Locations in Nigeria
The nation now known as Nigeria emerged from the merger of various ethnic groups. Below is a list of over…
Pre-Destined Names in Yorubaland
In Yoruba land, one of the most important things after a child is born is to give it a...
Left-handed people known as Ọlọ́wọ́-òsì in Yoruba
The Yoruba are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They live in...
Yoruba Mythical Creatures That are Unknown to Many
The Yoruba tribe was believed to be descended from Oduduwa (one of the servants of...
Responsibilities of the Government Towards its People
The following are the main features and functions of the state government. Features of Government...
An Overview of the Structure and Function of the Civil Service
Definition of Civil Service The Civil Service is a branch or department of the executive...
The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)
The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded in 1920 in Accra on...
Establishment of the Northern People’s Congress
The Northern People’s Congress (NPC) was the dominant political party in the northern region of...
Contributions of the Macpherson Constitution to Nigeria’s Federalism
In 1948, Sir John Stuart Macpherson replaced Sir Authur Richards as Governor-General of Nigeria and...
Examining the Influence of the Internet on Africa’s Development.
In the past, the Internet was not available in most developing countries. For centuries, people...