Teslim Omipidan

Teslim Omipidan is an award-winning poet, historian, journalist and the founder of OldNaija. He was listed among the 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians alongside Falz, Simi and others. In 2020, Teslim was featured on the BBC as "The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future".

General History

Thanks to this Nigerian herbalist, British colonialists in West Africa survived Malaria in the 1900s

John Augustus Abayomi Cole John Augustus Abayomi Cole was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 1848 to parents originally from Sierra…
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General History

This African American son of slaves became so rich in Nigeria that he sent his U.S. family bags of gold

James Churchwill Vaughan Like every other average African American, James Churchwill Vaughan lived a decent life trying to make ends meet in…
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Pre-Colonial History

Igbo Pre-Colonial Political System/Administration

The Igbo pre-colonial political system/administration was described by scholars as acephalous, a term which means leaderless, headless or chiefless. This…
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General History

The sad end of Justin Fashanu; first known black gay footballer who commanded a £1m transfer fee

Justin Fashanu Justin Fashanu was the first black footballer to command a £1 million transfer fee in 1981. He was…
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Photos & Documents

Rare Photo of Maryam Babangida and Princess Diana In 1989

Above is an old and rare photo of Maryam Babangida, wife of General Ibrahim Babangida, with Princess Diana of Wales,…
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Political History

Killers Exposed! The Gruesome Murder of Dele Giwa In 1986

Who was Dele Giwa? Dele Giwa was a renowned Nigerian journalist and the editor-in-chief of Newswatch Magazine which he co-founded with…
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Facts

President Buhari and Aisha celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary

Throwback photo of President Muhammadu Buhari and Aisha President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha, are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary today. President…
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Social History

Story of Bode Thomas, the Nigerian Lawyer Who Barked to Death After Insulting Alaafin Of Oyo

Bode Thomas died in a controversial circumstance after his unfriendly encounter with Alaafin Adeyemi II. At a time, the respected…
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Social History

The Historical Background Of Sanitary Inspectors In Nigeria

Known as ‘wole-wole’ in Yorubaland, ‘Nwaole-ala’ among the Igbos and ‘duba-gari’ among Hausa people, sanitary inspectors are government officials saddled…
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Political History

Hausa/Fulani Pre-colonial Political Administration

Fulani took over the political leadership of Hausa states in the early 19th century. After the great Jihad war (1804-1810)…
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Tourism

Top 5 Places To Spend And Enjoy Your Day In Ibadan

Were you told that the social life of Ibadan, the third-largest city in Africa, is boring?! If yes, you have…
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Women History

History of Emotan – The Market Woman Who Saved A Benin King From Being Murdered

Who was Emotan of Benin? Emotan was born between 1380 and 1400; she hailed from Eyaen village, close to the…
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Old School Naija Songs

Download Konko Below by Lagbaja (With Lyrics)

Lagbaja Konko Below is one of the hit songs released by Bisade Ologunde, popularly known as Lagbaja, during the peak…
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Facts

First ‘Africa Day’ Celebration in the History of the Lagos International Trade Fair

The Lagos International Trade Fair for the first time in its history earmarked its seventh day for Africa Day celebration.…
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Tourism

Idanre Hills – Heights of Wonders in Ondo State

Idanre Hills, also known as Oke Idanre, is one of the leading tourist destinations in Nigeria. It is located in…
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