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We Are Hiring! Will You Write For OldNaija?

We are hiring! OldNaija, home of Nigerian history and cultures, is looking for a savvy content writer to join its…
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“OldNaija Plans Massive Historical Exhibition in Varsities” – The Guardian Newspaper

Snapshot of Guardian Newspaper reporting OldNaija plans on historical exhibition – October 24, 2019 As appeared on The Guardian, October…
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The Origin and Meaning of Kanuri

Kanuri is a dialect continuum spoken by some four million people, as of 1987, mainly in North-Eastern Nigeria, Western Niger,…
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The Rise and Fall of Lagos Town Council: All You Should Know

A line of Lagos women proudly holding up their voting cards. The Lagos Town Council was formally established in 1950…
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The Youngest Grandmother in the World is a 17-Year-old Nigerian

Mum-Zi was a member of Chief Akkiri’s harem in Akwa Akpa (now Calabar), who would later be the father of…
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OldNaija Holds Free Historical Exhibition For Nigerian Students

Group of students at the OldNaija Historical Exhibition The leading history and culture platform in Nigeria, OldNaija, held a historical…
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The Independence Speech of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on October 1st, 1960

Below is the speech delivered by the Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, during the celebration of Nigeria’s independence…
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Hugh Clapperton: The First European To Visit Hausaland And Eat Miyan Kuka – 196 Years Ago

Hugh Clapperton Who was Hugh Clapperton? Hugh Clapperton was a Scottish explorer and naval officer who was the first European…
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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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Obas of Benin were buried in Ile-Ife Up till 1914 – Oore Of Mobaland in Ekiti State

Oba (Dr.) James Adedapo Popoola, JP, CON, Odundun I Adimula, Reigning Oore of Mobaland is Oba (Dr.) James Adedapo Popoola,…
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A Brief History of Modakeke Town In Osun State

Modakeke Town Modakeke is a town in Osun State, South-West Nigeria, with nearly 300,000 inhabitants who are predominantly farmers and…
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Classic / Old Nigerian Movies That Are Worth Watching Again

It is known by all that early Nollywood filmmakers produced low-budget movies, but still, Nigerians back then, both young and…
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The First Republic In Nigeria And Its Collapse (1960-1966)

Nigeria became recognized as a Republic on the 1st of October, 1963, but this did not mark the beginning of…
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Leave Bobrisky – Meet Calypso King, First Nigerian Man Who Wanted To Become a Woman and Change His Genitals in the 80s

Bobrisky (left) and Bob Actor (right) If we guess right, you are surprised because you have always thought Bobrisky is…
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True and Sad Story of Nigeria’s Former First Lady, Stella Obasanjo’s Death

Stella Obasanjo On the 23rd of October, 2005, the whole of Nigeria was thrown into a state of grief as…
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