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- Government Studies
Hausa/Fulani Pre-colonial Political Administration
Fulani took over the political leadership of Hausa states in the early 19th century. After the great Jihad war (1804-1810)…
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Top 5 Places To Spend And Enjoy Your Day In Ibadan
Were you told that the social life of Ibadan, the third-largest city in Africa, is boring?! If yes, you have…
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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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Three Things To Do During A Visit To Jigawa State
Jigawa is the eighth-most-populous state in Nigeria. Located in the north-western geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Jigawa flawlessly blends culture with…
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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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King Jaja of Opobo: The Sad History of a Brave Leader
King Jaja of Opobo Who was King Jaja of Opobo? King Jaja of Opobo was the charismatic and brave leader…
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Opobo: Land of the Great King Jaja Where Noise Making is Forbidden at Night
The sights of eye-catching multi-storey buildings greet you as you make your way into Opobo town. Whether you decide to…
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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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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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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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Photos from General Yakubu Gowon’s Wedding in 1969
On the 19th of April, 1969, Major-General Yakubu Gowon who as at then was Nigeria’s Head of State got married…
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Indirect Rule in Nigeria – Overview, Reasons and Results
Lord Frederick Lugard Let us begin with the definition of the indirect rule system. What is The Definition of Indirect…
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The Original History Of Ibadan – City Of Brown Roofs
Brief Details of Ibadan Before we begin with the history of Ibadan, let us set some facts straight. Ibadan, (pronounced…
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The Real Story of Ishola Oyenusi – Nigeria’s Deadliest Armed Robber
Doctor Ishola Oyenusi tied to the stake Who Was Dr Ishola Oyenusi? Ishola Oyenusi, popularly known as Doctor Oyenusi, was…
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How The Cornrow Hairstyle Was Used As An Escape Map From Slavery Across South America
Cornrows have become a crowd favorite for women of every culture in the last 10 years. Whereas it used to…
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