Category: History In Nigeria

ÀBÍKÚ: The Spirit Child Who Comes and Goes. Demystifying the Ancient Mystery in Yoruba Cosmology In the deep wells of Yoruba thought lies a mysterious phenomenon known as ÀBÍKÚ, a … Read More

Ọ̀YỌ́: A BEACON, NOT A BOUNDARY Too often, when we celebrate Ọ̀yọ́, some hear exclusion. But hear this loud and clear: Ọ̀yọ́ is not just a place on the map … Read More

BRIEF HISTORY OF ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH, NIGERIA The Assemblies of God Church was born through a bold, faith –inspired decision by individuals who were obedient to the leading of … Read More

Marriage list in Igala kingdom 1. One basin of corn (done before the wedding day) 2. 12 tubers of yam (done before the wedding day) 3. Ten farm working days … Read More

A SUCCINCT CHRONICLE OF Ado-Ekiti A BRIEF HISTORY OF ADO-EKITI The founder of the Ado kingdom was a prince of Ile-ife named Awamaro(the restless one) and ‎Ewi‎ (the speaker)‎. He … Read More

THE VINTAGE STORY OF EYEMODE: The Royal Mother of Ewi Ado, Ajero of Ijero, Elekole of Ikole and Grandmother of Olowo of Owo Kingdom In the pre-colonial era of the … Read More

A BRIEF HISTORY OF EKITI PEOPLE The Ekiti people are aboriginal, culturally homogeneous and highly intellectual agriculturalist Yoruba-speaking people that form a sub-group of the larger Yoruba ethnic group of … Read More

Brief History Of IGBAJO. In Igbajoland,we don’t boast,history especially distinguished us from other towns in Yorubaland. A town whose history is specially connected with about 10 other Yoruba towns is … Read More

*THE ALARA, AJERO & ORANGUN – THREE LEGENDARY YORUBA ROYAL BROTHERS.* The Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, The Ajero of Ijero Ekiti and The Orangun of Ila. These three Yoruba Obas … Read More