History & Culture

Today in History: Aba Women’s Riot Began

The "riots" or "war," led by women, took place in the southern Nigerian provinces of Calabar and Owerri in November…

1 year ago

Today in 1904: Nigeria’s First President, Nnamdi Azikiwe Was Born

Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe popularly known as "Zik," was a statesman and political figure from Nigeria. Who presided as the country's…

1 year ago

Today in 1930: Nigerian Novelist, Poet and Critic, Chinua Achebe Was Born

Today in 1930, The Nigerian Novelist, Poet, and Critic, Chinua Achebe Was Born. Biography He was born in Ogidi, Anambra…

1 year ago

Today in 1995, Ken Saro Wiwa Was Executed

Kenule Beeson "Ken" Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian writer, television producer, and environmental activist. Ken Saro-Wiwa was a member of the…

1 year ago

Queen Amina of Zazzau: A West African Warrior Queen

Queen Bakwa Turunku, who created the Zazzau Kingdom in 1536, had an elder daughter named Queen Amina. Also known as…

2 years ago

History Of Ngwa People Of Abia State

The Ngwas, who make up the majority of the Ngwa clan, is believed to have come from the Umunoha village…

2 years ago

All You Need to Know About Dr. Ozumba Mbadiwe

Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, statesman, and government minister in the Nigerian First Republic.   Early Life  Ozumba Mbadiwe was…

2 years ago

Today in 1983: Nigeria’s First Professor of History, Kenneth Dike Died

Professor Kenneth Onwuka Dike was a scholar in both education and history. Referred to as the "Pioneer Historian" and is…

2 years ago

African Super Dragon: Pa Ubong Hanson – One of the Strongest Human on Earth

Pa Ubong Hanson also known as Super Dragon was recognized globally for his extraordinary abilities in weightlifting during the 60s…

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King Eyo Honesty II: This Man Stopped Killing of Twins, Not Mary Slessor

King Eyo Honesty II ended brutal practices such as the killing of twins; human sacrifices; and the immolation of slaves…

2 years ago

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