Women History

Explore the remarkable history of Nigerian women on OldNaija.com. Delve into their stories of resilience, achievements, and contributions that have shaped the nation. An essential resource for those interested in the dynamic role of Nigerian women throughout history.

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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Aba Women’s Riots of 1929
The riots/ war led by women in the Calabar and Owerri provinces of southeastern Nigeria in November and December of…
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How Adunni Oluwole Fought for Workers During the 1945 General Strike & Opposed Independence in 1956
Adunni Oluwole Who was Adunni Oluwole? Adunni Oluwole, born in Ibadan in 1905, was a Nigerian pre-independence politician and human…
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How and Why Flora Shaw, Lord Lugard’s Wife, Coined the name Nigeria in 1897
The origin of the name ‘Nigeria’ lies in one of Africa’s most popular rivers, the River Niger. It is important…
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History of Emotan – The Market Woman Who Saved A Benin King From Being Murdered
Who was Emotan of Benin? Emotan was born between 1380 and 1400; she hailed from Eyaen village, close to the…
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Moremi Ajasoro: History of the Brave Queen of Ile-Ife
The story of Moremi Ajasoro of Ile-Ife is not in any way new to Yoruba people as well as people…
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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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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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This Is The Reason No Other Female Has Been Crowned Ooni of Ile-Ife After Queen Luwoo
Ile-Ife, a town in present day Osun State, Nigeria, has always been regarded as the cradle of the Yoruba race,…
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Hajia Gambo Sawaba – Story of The Woman Who Survived Forced Marriage at 13 to Become a Powerful Political Activist in The 1950s
Hajia Gambo Sawaba Hajia Gambo Sawaba was a Nigerian politician and activist who was well known for her charitable causes…
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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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How and Why Kudirat Abiola Was Brutally Assassinated in 1996
Alhaja Kudirat Abiola Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, a politically and socially active woman during her days, was the beautiful wife of…
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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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The Heroic Life of Alimotu Pelewura
Alimotu Pelewura was the brave and radical woman who led the Lagos Market Women's Association (LMWA) in its oppositions to…
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Madam Efunroye Tinubu: The Slave Trader Who Became An Activist
Madam Efunroye Tinubu In the annals of Nigerian history, certain figures stand out as icons of resilience, transformation, and influence.…
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