Category: History In Nigeria

The History of Abiriba Introduction Abiriba, often called “The Small London,” is a historic town in Abia State, southeastern Nigeria. It is known for its unique architecture, rich cultural heritage, … Read More

THE ABA WOMEN’S RIOT OF 1929 The Aba Women’s Riot of 1929, also known as the Women’s War, was a major protest movement led by women in southeastern Nigeria against … Read More

HISTORY OF NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR WITH BIAFRA, THE CAUSE AND HOW IT ENDED The Nigerian Civil War, popularly known as the Nigeria-Biafra War which lasted from 6th July 1967 – … Read More

A Short History of Osun WHY OSUN LEFT IGEDE- EKITI & SETTLED IN OSOGBO Osun grove, in Osogbo, Osun State, is rich in history but little is known of its … Read More

10 Most Powerful Kings in Nigeria and their Titles 1. The Ooni of Ife (Ile-Ife, Osun State) The Ooni of Ife is the spiritual leader of the Yoruba people and … Read More

Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Atobatele of Ado-Ekiti One example of indigenous Ekiti people who have settled in Lagos is the Ojora Chieftaincy Family. As you know, the Ojora, as a … Read More

HISTORIC ORIGIN OF ESAN LANGUAGE (ESAN LANGUAGE IS NOT EDOID LANGUAGE). Esan language is one of the oldest languages spoken in the southern part of Nigeria with various dialects. The … Read More

HISTORIC ORIGIN OF THE BINI PEOPLE AND THEIR MONARCHY. The Binis are one of the ethnic groups, located in Edo South, present day Edo State, Nigeria. The word Bini stemmed … Read More

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ATAOJA OF OSOGBO Origins of Osogbo The history of Osogbo dates back to the 1670s. To begin from a logical point, one must start the history … Read More

Modakeke is a town in Osun State, South West Nigeria, with a population of close to three hundred thousand people. The Modakekes are also known as the Akoraye and have … Read More