Ancient History

Explore the depth of ancient Nigerian history, uncovering its rich civilization, enduring legacies, and transformative events that have shaped the nation.

Story of Arhuanran, the Giant Benin Prince Who Could Uproot Trees With Bare Hands
Prince Idubor, also known as Arhuanran (sometimes spelt Aruanran), would have been the Oba (King) of Benin as at the…
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Oba Orompoto – The first Female Alaafin of Oyo
Oba Orompoto is the first and perhaps the only female Alaafin of Oyo. She was known for her bravery and…
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Archaeology: A View of Nigeria Two Thousand Years Ago
The Eurocentric view of the African past has derailed the continent of her values that lie in history. Not until…
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Comprehensive History of Ilorin and the Reign of Afonja
Ilorin Central Mosque Before we begin with the history of Ilorin, here are few details that should be known. Ilorin…
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The Arrival of Europeans In West Africa
The history of West Africa which had hitherto been mainly events committed in West Africa by the West Africans themselves…
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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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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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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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Brief History of The Kanem-Bornu Empire
Studying the history of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, one would discover and come to the conclusion that its people are peculiar…
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Moremi Ajasoro: History of the Brave Queen of Ile-Ife
The story of Moremi Ajasoro of Ile-Ife is not in any way new to Yoruba people as well as people…
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The Origin and Meaning of Kanuri
Kanuri is a dialect continuum spoken by some four million people, as of 1987, mainly in North-Eastern Nigeria, Western Niger,…
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The Original History Of Ibadan – City Of Brown Roofs
Brief Details of Ibadan Before we begin with the history of Ibadan, let us set some facts straight. Ibadan, (pronounced…
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The True and Sad Story of How Afonja Lost Ilorin and Its Kingship to Fulani People
Pencil Guess Drawing of Are-Ona-Kakanfo Afonja The Yoruba and Fulani inhabitants of Ilorin, the present capital of Kwara State, Nigeria,…
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The Reign of Bashorun Gaa in Old Oyo Empire
When Alaafin Labisi took over the throne from the previous (late) Alaafin, Onisile, in 1750, he appointed Gaa as his…
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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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