The Origin of Kola nut
When you see people breaking kola nuts, it is an atmosphere of joy—it could be that they are getting married, they are blessing their new […]
The Story Behind Penkelemesi
The Story Behind Penkelemesi Before Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960, there were notable politicians who ensured representation of the people by creating political structures and movements […]
The History of Sango (the god of fire)
The History of Sango (the god of fire) The Yoruba culture has many deities that are relevant to their beliefs. These deities are worshipped by the people […]
Sosoliso Plane Crash of 2005
Sosoliso Plane Crash of 2005 On the 10th of December 2005, Nigeria experienced a tragic airline disaster that cannot be forgotten in history. The crash, according to […]
History of Rivers State
History of Rivers State 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 […]
History Of Amadioha (the Igbo god of Thunder)
History Of Amadioha (the Igbo god of Thunder) In Nigeria, there are over 200 ethnic groups and each has its own cultural beliefs and perception of religion. […]
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. […]
Osun State Election: the Past and the Present
Osun State, known as Ipinle Osun in the Yoruba language, is a state in southwestern Nigeria. The Yoruba ethnic group, particularly the Ibolo, Ife, Igbomina, Ijesha, and Oyo subgroups, make up the […]
The History and Culture 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 […]
The Nigerian National Anthem
As a student, you are compelled to recite the national anthem either in primary or secondary school or even in tertiary institutions (especially during formal […]
The Origin of Children’s 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 Flag of Nigeria
The independence of Nigeria on October 1, 1960, led to the need to change some policies and rules of the colonial masters, including the national anthem, pledge, and […]
History of Delta State
Out of all the 36 states in Nigeria, Delta State is known as the oil and agricultural producing state, with its region located in the South-South geo-political zone and a population of […]
The Urhobo People of Delta State
Over the years, there has been controversy about the territory of the four tribal groups in Delta State, especially the Urhobos, Ijaws, Itsekiris, and Isokos. These controversies […]
History of Edo State
One of Nigeria’s 36 states, Edo State is situated in the south of the nation. Also, Edo State is the 22nd largest state in terms of land […]