Man killed his Brother While Testing ‘Bulletproof’ Charm
One Yusuf Abubakar, 12, has been shot dead by his elder brother Abubakar Abubakar, while testing the efficacy of a newly prepared charm against gun […]
The History of the Ijaw People
There are some ethnic groups or settlements that are as old as Nigeria or older than the country and have become relevant to date. These […]
History of Port-Harcourt
Rivers State, sometimes known as the Venice of Nigeria, is a God-given state in the southeast of Nigeria that is surrounded by rivers and the sea. The Rivers People are a […]
History of Akwa-Ibom State
Several ethnic groups have lived in the present-day Akwa Ibom State for hundreds of years, particularly the closely related Ibibio, Anaang, and Oron peoples in the state’s northern, eastern, and western regions, respectively. […]
The Origin of Children Day Celebration
Every child is always looking forward to the children’s day celebration. First, because it is a public holiday- a day off school and the early […]
The History of Eyo Festival
Lagosians, especially those who have a family background in Lagos, are most familiar with the history of Eyo and the Eyo festival. A storyteller like me […]
Nigeria During the Colonial Era
Nigeria During the Colonial Era: The English moved into the Igbo country, which lasted from 1889 to 1914. For administrative concerns, northern and southern Nigeria were […]
History of Nigeria Independence
Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, thanks to a British Act of Parliament. Jaja Wachuku was the first Nigerian Speaker of the Nigerian Parliament, often […]
History of Nigeria’s Independence of 1960; Before, During and After Colonization
Every country has a story of victory or freedom to tell, and Nigeria is not an exception. Many Nigerians are familiar with the reason why […]
History of Fela Kuti
Some people are born legends, while some others are born into legendary families. In the case of Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, he had both. He was known […]
The Art of Adire in Nigeria
ne of the most beautiful parts of Nigerian culture is their fashion sense; the ability to make something creative and attractive from the trash. Aside […]
History of Nasarawa State
Nasarawa, often written Nassarawa, is a town located in north-central Nigeria. The Okwa River, a tributary of the Benue River, forks about north of the settlement. Around 1838, Umaru, a rebel official from the […]
History of the Warri Kingdom
Warri town and port are in southern Nigeria. It is located 30 miles (48 km) upstream from the port of Forcados on the Bight of Benin along the Warri River in […]
The Story Behind Ajaokuta
When Ajaokuta is mentioned, people are quick to relate it to the Ajaokuta Steel Mill in Nigeria. Ajaokuta has remained relevant because of the facilities and infrastructure constructed within […]
History Of Yoruba gods and goddesses
Yoruba gods and goddesses mesmerize ordinary people and scientists. The contribution of Yoruba culture to the history of Nigerians is unique and has a lot […]