Tag: Nigeria History
Today, 8th February in Nigeria history: Bible Society of Nigeria was founded, Boko Haram repeated attacks
According to a US historian by the name of Henry Glassie, history is not the past but rather…
The Ancestry Of Ijesa and Owa Obokun
There are two versions of story about how Ìjẹ̀sà people come to be. One is traced to Odùduwà…
Aftermath of the civil war in Nigeria
Conflicts and tensions in a country may result in clashes and war. Nigeria experienced the effects of such…
A typical look into the Igbo Tribe and culture
Though many characteristics of the Igbo culture are a bit unconventional, when it comes to socializing they tend…
The Untold Story Of How MKO Abiola Was Nearly Prevented From Becoming The Aare Ona Kakanfo
As far back as 1987 when some of you were still in the incubator, Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanike,…
How Nigeria became a 36 state country
Nigeria was a Federal State of three Regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. Additionally, provinces, were abolished in 1976 and today country has a 36…
This is exactly how the Nigeria civil war, Biafran war started — The Untold Story
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War and the Nigerian-Biafran War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), was a war…
Types of government practiced in Nigeria, from monarchy to democracy
Government practiced in Nigeria: All countries are known to be headed and overseen by a governing authority made…
Do you know Benin kingdom is 2,054-year-old? 10 interesting facts about the Great kingdom
The ancient kingdom of Benin which is believed to be 2054-year-old is considered one of the richest and…
Meet the first ever Miss Nigeria, Grace Oyelude, who still rocks at 86
Grandmother, Grace Atinuke, born November 16, 1931, is known to be the first ever Miss Nigeria, having won…
How Fela’s mother, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, evicted Alake of Egbaland from throne in 1949
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, mother of music maestro, Fela, fought against the Alake of Egbaland in present day Ogun…
2012 Dana Air Crash Tragedy: The deadliest aviation disaster marks 6 years today; Captain was suspended in US, later hired in Nigeria
Six Years After, remembering the 163 people who died in the 2012 Dana Air Flight 992 in Lagos.