Year: 2015
- Historical Figures
Herbert Macaulay
Olayinka Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay born on November 14, 1864 and died on 7th May, 1946, was a Nigerian nationalist,…
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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: The Lioness of Lisabi
Nigeria’s history is adorned with remarkable figures who have left an indelible mark on the nation’s landscape. One such luminary…
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Igue Festival: A Celebration of Benin Heritage
The Igue festival stands as the preeminent cultural celebration in Edo State, Nigeria. Renowned for its majestic displays and profound…
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The Nri Kingdom of Umueri
The Nri people of Igboland have a creation myth which is one of the many creation myth that exists in…
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Mythical Creation of the Yoruba Tribe
The Yoruba tribe were believed to have emerged from Oduduwa (one of the servants of Olodumare- the Supreme Being) who…
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The Assassination of General Murtala Muhammed on February 13 1976
The nation was thrown into turmoil on the 13th of February, 1976 after the Head of State and Chief Commander…
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The Origin or History of Nollywood – The Nigerian Film/Movie Industry
Blood Money Poster The origin or history of Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry, can be traced back to the 1960s…
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Igbo Traditional Society
By Raymond Nicholas Traditional Igbo political organization was based on a quasi democratic republican system of government. In tight knit…
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Adubi War (Ogun Adubi) of 1918
The Adubi war, also known as Ogun Adubi or the Egba Uprising, was a war that broke out between June…
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Fashion In Early Nigeria
Nigeria guys with swag Back in the late 60s and early 70s, the fashion memories of those days were recalled.…
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Pre-colonial Political Administration In Yoruba land
The pre-colonial political administration in Yoruba land is one of the most popular among the pre-colonial systems or administrations in…
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NNAMDI AZIKIWE
Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikwe (November 16, 1904- May 11, 1996) usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikwe was one of the…
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Chinua Achebe
Albert Chinualumogu Achebe born on November 16 1930, was a Nigerian novelist, critic, poet, and professor. His first novel…
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome- Kuti also known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti was born on the 15th of October…
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