History
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The Evolution of Afrobeats – The Great 80s
Fela and band members during a dance rehearsal at Kalakuta Republic Born from a fusion of Jazz, highlife, funk, and…
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The Kano Riot of 1953 – Causes and Effects
Causes of the Kano riot of 1953 In March 1953, a member of Action Group (AG) in the House of…
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Babatunde Folorunsho – The First Armed Robber To Be Publicly Executed In Nigeria
Babatunde Folorunsho, Ilobo and Oyazimo at the stakes The name Babatunde Folorunsho sounds nice and pleasant to the ears, but…
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Nigeria’s First Professional Model, Yemi Fawaz, Dies at 64
Yemi Fawaz, Nigeria’s First Professional Model The Nigerian modelling industry is at great loss after the death of the first…
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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 Cameroons & Nigerian Artillery During An Attack On Mountain Hill Camp During WWI
Context: The Kamerun Campaign – This was part of the confrontation between Britain, France and Belgium on one hand and…
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February 18 in Nigeria’s History: Soldiers Burned Kalakuta Republic, Wole Soyinka Was Named FRSC Inaugural Chairman
Kalakuta Republic On fire Orchestrated in two very different years, but the 18th of February is a milestone to music…
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February 13 in Nigeria’s History: Murtala Muhammed Was Killed On the Streets of Lagos
This is the car in which General Murtala Mohammed was assassinated on 1976 On this day, 13th of February in…
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Obafemi Awolowo’s Letter To Aguiyi-Ironsi Demanding His Release From Prison And That Of His Colleagues
In 1963, Obafemi Awolowo, former Premier of the defunct Western Region, and some of his disciples were arrested, charged, convicted…
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February 3 in Nigeria’s History: General Murtala Splitted Nigeria Into Nineteen States
General Murtala Muhammed On this day, February 3 in 1976, General Murtala Mohammed became the second leader to split Nigeria…
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Who Killed Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu?
Major Kaduna Nzeogwu’s Grave A Grim Anniversary Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu died in the final week of July 1967. While…
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Throwback Photos Of Nigerian Celebrities That Will Amaze You
Here are some throwback photos of Nigerian celebrities that show how far they have gone in life. As the saying…
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Five Rare Throwback Photos Of Nigerian Singers, Simi And Adekunle Gold
Here are five rare and loved up photos of Nigerian singers and couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold. Thanks for viewing,…
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January 8 Nigeria’s History: Ojukwu Fled to Ivory Coast Amidst War
On this day, 8th of January, 1970, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, leader of the breakaway Republic of Biafra, fled into exile…
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The 1983 Ondo Political Conflict: How Governorship Elections Caused Violence In Old Ondo State
On 16th of August 1983, the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) conducted a general election into gubernatorial positions across Nigeria. Alhaji…
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