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- General History
Michael Ibru – The man who introduced frozen fish to Nigeria and became rich
Michael Onajirevbe Ibru Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to break away from conventional Nigerian businesses, Michael Ibru…
- History
History of Nigeria’s Economy: From Colonialism to the Present
The history of Nigeria’s economy is complex, largely because of the country’s colonial era and the gradual transition out of…
- Nigerian Civil War
Operation Unicord: The Battle and Capture of Nsukka in July 1967
On May 30, 1967, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu made the official declaration of secession for the Eastern Region from Nigeria, proclaiming the…
- Political History
The 1945 Nigerian General Strike: How over 100,000 Nigerian Workers Challenged the Government
Crowd in Lagos during the 1945 Nigerian General Strike, In 1945, a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history unfolded with the…
- Social History
Owambe: A Glance into Nigeria’s Grand Celebration Culture
In the vibrant world of Nigerian festivities, one event stands out for its grandiosity and lively spirit – Owambe! This…
- General History
20 Historical Facts About Nigeria You Should Know
Nigeria is the most populous Black nation in the world today, with an estimated population of 204 million people. This…
- Crime History
2002 Miss World Riots in Nigeria – How Hundreds were killed because of a Beauty Pageant
The 2002 Miss World riots were a chain of religiously motivated clashes that happened in the northern-Nigerian city of Kaduna…
- General History
30 Shocking Facts About Nigerian Leaders Since 1960
Not many people know that both General Murtala Mohammed and General Sani Abacha were born and buried in Kano, and…
- Sports History
A Look Back At Notable Nigerian Sports Heroes and Heroines
Nigeria marked its 61st anniversary of independence in October. This is an excellent occasion to take a look back at…
- Military History
Slogans, Nicknames and Operational Names Associated with the Nigerian Civil War
It is common for every war/conflict to have its peculiar nickname and unique vocabulary used during its course. For example,…
Nigerian Civil War
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