History
OldNaija provides you with an extensive repository of resources encompassing articles, videos, audio recordings, photographs, documents and more, all dedicated to the history of Nigeria.
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A Glimpse of Ibadan in the 1970s
In the 1970s, Ibadan, the present Capital of Oyo State, was always alive. On weekends, hardly would one walk from…
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The Origin or History of Nollywood – The Nigerian Film/Movie Industry
Blood Money Poster The origin or history of Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry, can be traced back to the 1960s…
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Adubi War (Ogun Adubi) of 1918
The Adubi war, also known as Ogun Adubi or the Egba Uprising, was a war that broke out between June…
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Fashion In Early Nigeria
Nigeria guys with swag Back in the late 60s and early 70s, the fashion memories of those days were recalled.…
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Pre-colonial Political Administration In Yoruba land
The pre-colonial political administration in Yoruba land is one of the most popular among the pre-colonial systems or administrations in…
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History of Nigerian Federalism
Governor Bernard Bourdillion The history of Federalism in Nigeria can be traced to the division of the country into three…
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How Nigeria’s Mid-Western Region was Created in 1963
The agitation for the creation of the Mid-Western Region began in 1948 with the formation of the Benin community under…
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Speech By The Governor General Of Nigeria, Sir Frederick Lugard On January 1, 1914 (Amalgamation Proclaimation of 1914)
As a Nigerian, you must be familiar with the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates which happened on the…
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The Nigerian Council of Lord Lugard: Origins, Role, and Limits
Lord Frederick Lugard The creation of the Nigerian Council of Lord Lugard in 1914 followed one of the most important…
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Nigeria 70: A Comprehensive Analysis of Nigerian Music in the 1970s
Highlife was (and is) a music of social commentary, creative instrumentation, and an unshakable groove. As this music grew in…
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Colonial Rule in Nigeria and Nigeria’s Struggle for Independence
Nigeria Before Colonial Rule Long before colonial rule in Nigeria, the area was home to diverse and highly organised societies.…
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