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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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Biography of Ladi Kwali, the Woman on 20 Naira Note

Nigerian 20 Naira Note Twenty Naira (₦20) is one of the most commonly used Nigerian currency notes which leaves many…
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The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)

Members of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) was founded…
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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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In 1999, This Nigerian Senate President was Removed Over Whether His Name was Evan or Evans

Evan Enwerem One should expect almost anything in the political scene of Nigeria. But should one expect the removal of…
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See How 50 kobo Caused Nationwide Protest in Nigeria in 1978

In 1978, Nigerian students staged a protest (Ali Must Go) which, till today, remains the mother of all Alutas (student…
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How the First Plane Crash in Nigeria Happened in April 1942

Site of first plane crash in Nigeria which is now a tourist attraction The first plane crash in Nigeria happened…
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How Christiana Oluwasesin was Brutally Murdered for Allegedly Tearing the Quran in 2007

Christiana Oluwatoyin Oluwasesin Christiana Oluwatoyin Oluwasesin was happy and lively when she arrived at the Government Secondary School of Gandu,…
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Download Selected Bobby Benson Songs – Biography Included

If you are looking for where to download Bobby Benson songs, you are in the right place. Who was Bobby…
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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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Mallam Aminu Kano, the man whom several structures are named after in Nigeria

A progressive Muslim, Mallam Aminu Kano, was not one to allow business as usual. In politics, he fought external colonial…
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Northern People’s Congress (NPC)

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (L) and Sir Ahmadu Bello (R) Northern people’s Congress (NPC) was a political party dominant in…
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This Is The Reason Wole Soyinka Was Declared Wanted in 1965

Daily Times Newspaper, October 1965 Chief S.L. Akintola was slated to give a victory speech after the rigged 1965 regional…
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5 Historical Riots/Wars In Nigeria That Almost Destroyed the Country

Various factors have stirred up conflicts among ethnic, religious and political groups in Nigeria. Religious, political and ethnic nationalism have…
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