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".

Facts

List of Radio Stations in Kwara State (With Frequencies)

Below is the list of radio stations in Kwara State. Okin FM, Offa – 105.7 Royal FM – 95.1 Albraka…
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Military History

Major Gideon Orkar And Other April 1990 Coup Plotters Awaiting Judgement

Sitting from left to right – Captain Harley Empere, Major Gideon Orkar, Captain Perebo Dakolo, Lieutenant Cyril Ozoalor and Lieutenant…
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Cultures & Traditions

Iwa Iji: The New Yam Festival in Igboland

As the rainy season yields to harvest time in southeastern Nigeria, an age-long tradition springs to life. The Igbo people,…
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History

The Magnate Versus The Musician – The Story of the Epic Battle Between King Sunny Ade and Chief Bolarinwa Abioro

It was in 1974 that the news broke. Chief Bolarinwa Abioro, the Balogun of Ipokia, the Chairman of African Songs…
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Facts

List of Radio Stations in Benue State

Below is a detailed list showing the radio stations in Benue State and it’s capital, Makurdi. Frequency and location included.…
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Political History

Operation Wetie And The 1962 Action Group Crises: How Power Tussle Between Awolowo And Akintola Plunged Western Region Into Crises

Operation wetie, also known as Wild Wild West, was the name given to the series of riots that characterized both…
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Facts

Detailed List Of Local Government Areas Of Oyo State

Below are the 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State and detailed information about them. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA – HEADQUARTER…
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Sports History

The Life Of Nigerian Living Legend, Segun Odegbami Alias The Mathematical Footballer

Considered one of the greatest football players to have ever emerge from Nigeria as well as the continent of Africa,…
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Facts

List and Details of Local Government Areas in Lagos State

Lagos, the former Capital of Nigeria, is no doubt the liveliest and most populated city in Nigeria with an estimated…
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Photos & Documents

Vintage Lipton Tea Advert

This is a photo showing an old Lipton tea advert which appeared in Emotan Magazine of Tola Adenle on the 2nd…
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Photos & Documents

Nelson Mandela And M.K.O Abiola, 1993

Nelson Mandela of South Africa and Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola in 1993 Photo Credit: Nigerian History Matters
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Facts

List of Radio Stations in Edo State (With Frequencies, Locations and Phone Numbers)

Below is the list of all radio stations in Edo State and her capital, Benin City. Frequencies, locations and phone…
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History

The History of Ogbomoso Town in Oyo State

The town of Ogbomoso lies between Ilorin and Oyo Town in the south western region of Nigeria. The town was…
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Slavery History

Sarah Forbes Bonetta- The Yoruba Slave Who Became Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter

Sarah Forbes Bonetta was originally born ‘Aina’ in 1843 to Egbado parents of the Yoruba ethnic group. Her father was…
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Cultures & Traditions

Oladunwo Festival- The Pride of Okemesi-Ekiti

In the rustic and serene town of Okemesi which is located in the heart of Ekiti State, Nigeria, people gather…
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