History
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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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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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How and Why “Unknown Soldiers” Attacked Fela’s Home, Kalakuta Republic, in 1977
Kalakuta Republic on fire during the attack in 1977 Kalakuta Republic was the home of the late musician and political activist,…
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Life, Career & Death of Kola Onadipe, Author of Sugar Girl & Koku Baboni
Who was Kola Onadipe? Kola Onadipe, born Nathaniel Kolawole Onadipe on the 14th of July, 1922 in the serene town…
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The story of Cudjo Lewis- The last survivor of Clotilda (the last ship to transport slaves from Africa to America)
Cudjo ‘Kazoola’ Lewis was born in 1841 to a Yoruba family who lived in the Banté region of Dahomey, now…
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Photo of a Leopard Shot Dead After It Escaped From a Zoo In Lagos, 1912
Men inspecting the dead Leopard, Lagos, 1912 In 1912, this Leopard escaped from a zoo in Lagos causing pandemonium in…
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List of People Killed at the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929
Below are the names and relevant details of individuals who lost their lives during the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929.…
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The Life and Death of Onuora Nzekwu, Author of the popular book ‘Eze Goes to School’
The book ‘Eze Goes to School‘ is undoubtedly one of the most popular and widely read classical novellas in Nigeria.…
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Agnes Yewande Savage – The First Nigerian Female Doctor
Agnes Yewande Savage – The First Female Doctor In Nigeria Agnes Yewande Savage, the first female doctor in Nigeria, was born…
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Execution of General I.D. Bisalla and Other February 1976 Coup Plotters
General Iliya D. Bisalla was executed along with 30 other officers on March 11, 1976, for being involved in the…
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Picture of Emmanuel Ifeajuna breaking the British high jump record in Vancouver
Above is the picture of Emmanuel Ifeajuna breaking the British high jump record at 6 ft & 8 inch at…
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Meet little Folashade Lawson who also presented flowers to Queen Elizabeth II: She is now Mrs Folashade Randle
Folashade Lawson, daughter of the Chairman of Lagos Town Council, was among the girls who presented flowers to Queen Elizabeth…
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Margery Michelmore – The lady whose postcard sparked outrage in Nigeria in 1961
Margery Michelmore | Life Magazine, 1961 Margery Michelmore came to Nigeria in 1961 for the Peace Corps training at the…
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The Legend, Mysteries and History of Dala Hill, the Pride of Kano
The history of the Dala community and Kano cannot be told without including the significance and importance of the magnificent…
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Queen Elizabeth’s First Visit to Nigeria in 1956 (with Video)
Footage of the Queen’s visit to Nigeria in 1956. The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, visited Nigeria for the…
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