General History

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The untold story of Fela Kuti and Thomas Sankara’s Friendship
The friendship between Fela Kuti and Thomas Sankara should hold little or no surprise for those who have spent the…
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Nigeria Demands the Cancellation of Nigerian Artifacts Auction in Paris
A Nigerian commission has called for the cancellation of an auction of sacred Nigerian statues in Paris, alleging the artifacts…
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Brief Story of the Former Oldest Nigerian Soldier Who Fought in World War II
Imagine! World War II. Pa Adama Aduku was born in 1918 in the suburb of present-day Kogi state. He joined…
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This is Why Every House in Ibadan Had to Switch off Outdoor Lights in 1941
Ibadan In 1941, the colonial government ordered all the houses in the city of Ibadan to dim or completely switch…
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Read Flora Shaw’s Beautiful Letter to Lord Fredrick Lugard
Flora Shaw and Lord Lugard Here in this white bread, with a burning lamp and an overflowing pool of thoughts,…
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The Truth About the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 Match
In one way or the other, almost every Nigerian has heard of the mythical match between India Vs Nigeria that…
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Adegoke Olubummo: Nigeria’s First Professor of Mathematics
Adegoke Olubummo Adegoke Olubummo was Nigeria’s first Professor of Mathematics in 1964. He was born on April 19, 1923, to…
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Simeon Apata, the military father of Nigerian singer, Teni, who was assassinated
Teni and her father, Simeon Olaosebikan Apata Nigerian musician Teniola Apata, better known as, Teni the Entertainer is enjoying all the acclaim,…
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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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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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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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History of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
Muhammed Babandede, MFR | CGIS (2016 – date) The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is a government agency saddled with the…
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How Angry Protesters Stormed University of Ibadan in 1971 Over the Death of a Student
In the year 1971, students of University of Ibadan protested the killing of their colleague, Kunle Adepeju, by the Nigerian…
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The History of EFCC – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
The history of EFCC takes us back to 2003 when it was established by the democratic regime of President Olusegun…
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A Glance At The First Nigerian Woman To Drive A Car
Countless women have done amazing things in the history of mankind, and some of these brave women defiled all odds…
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