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".

Yoruba

Oriki Eko (Eulogy Of Lagos)

To talk of the busiest, most populous and popular city in Nigeria, one would talk of Lagos otherwise known as…
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Facts

List of Oil Refineries in Nigeria And Other Details

There are currently five oil refineries in Nigeria; of which four plants are owned by the Nigerian Government through the…
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Cultures & Traditions

How To Greet Or Say Hello In 15 Nigerian Languages

Nigeria is made up of over 350 ethnic groups with beautiful culture, traditions and diverse languages which guide them in…
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Political History

Letter Showing Taslim Elias’ Opinion In 1970 On The Nigeria-Cameroon Bakassi Issue

ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS LAGOS 12517 Bo.16/S.3/60 ATTORNEY 3rd September, 1970 20075 Dr. O. Arikpo Commissioner for External Affairs Ministry of…
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Military History

Victor Banjo’s Touching Letter To Aguiyi-Ironsi From Ikot Ekpene Prison

Who Was Victor Banjo And What Landed Him In Prison? Lt. Colonel Victor Banjo was a gallant Nigerian military officer…
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Military History

First Speech Of General Aguiyi Ironsi As The Head Of State Of Nigeria

Sub-Lieutenant Emmanuel Oladipo Makinde stands behind Commodore J.E.A. Wey (left) and Major General J.T. Aguiyi-Ironsi (speaking) at the first press…
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Sports History

Atlanta 1996: Highlights Of Nigeria Vs Brazil Match In 1996 Olympics Semi Final

Below is the highlights of the intense football match between Nigeria and Brazil in the Semi Final stage of the 1996…
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Old School Naija Songs

Download Seun Rere By Christy Essien-Igbokwe

Christy Essien-Igbokwe was a popular female Nigerian musician who rocked the music scene in the 80s and 90s. Looking for…
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Social History

Why Fela Kuti Married 27 Women on the Same Day in 1978

In 1978, the pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, married 27 women in one day. This should not be strange…
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Entertainment History

Felabration – Remembering Fela Kuti; All You Should Know

What is Felabration? Felabration is an annual music festival held in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate and honour the late Nigerian…
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Cultures & Traditions

List and Details of Five Prominent Tribes in Kwara State

Located in the North Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Kwara State has earned its slogan, “The State of Harmony,” through…
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Facts

List Of Local Government Areas In Kwara State and Their Headquarters

There is a total of 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria and sixteen of them belong to Kwara State. Kwara…
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Facts

List Of Nigerian National Honours And Their Meanings

Nigerian National Honours are set of orders annually conferred upon Nigerians and non-Nigerians deemed fit to receive the honour. They…
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Photos & Documents

Do You Want To Rent A Television? Check This Old Nigerian Advert From 1977

Do you want to have a boring weekend? No? Then rent a television now for ₦25.75k a month! Lol Above…
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History

Old National Anthem Of Nigeria – Lyrics And Important Things You Should Know

The former or old national anthem of Nigeria, titled “Nigeria, we hail thee“, was composed by Lillian Jean Williams,…
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