Nigerian Culture & Society

Today in History: Nigerian Potter Ladi Kwali, Whose Face is on 20 Naira Note Died

Ladi Kwali, OON, MBE was a Nigerian potter, ceramicist, and educator.  Born in the Kwali village in the Gwari region…

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Today in History: Alvan Ikoku Was Born on This Day in 1900

Alvan Ikoku was a Nigerian educator, statesman, activist, and politician.  Alvan Ikoku Biography He was Born in Amanagwu Arochukwu, in…

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Aguiyi Ironsi Was Killed on This Day in 1966

Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi Ironsi was Nigeria’s first Military Head of State.   He seized power amidst the ensuing chaos…

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Nkpokiti Traditional Dance Group Created in 1959

Chief Festus Okoli founded the Nkpokiti ethnic dance ensemble on July 28, 1959, in Umunze, Anambra State (AKA Ojimgba).  Nkpokiti…

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Meet The Youngest Female Black American Pilot From Anambra State 

Pilot Miracle Izuchukwu is the Youngest Female Black American Pilot from Anambra State.  Even if Nigeria's poor reputation in the…

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Untold Tales of Izobo (Now Urhobo and Igue Festival Ubini (Benin)

The Edo people, namely Ishan and Bini, referred to the Urhobo as izobo, which means sacrifice or human sacrifice. They…

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Ejigbo Brief History: A Town in Osun State, Nigeria

Ejigbo is a large Yoruba town in Nigeria's Osun state. It is around 40 kilometers from Oshogbo, the state capital…

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Today in History: Wole Soyinka Was Born

Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka popularly known as Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, novelist, and and poet. Awarded the 1986…

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Prof. Adam Abba-Aji, first African Chief Medical Doctor of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton

Prof. Adam Abba-Aji from Borno State, Nigeria has appointed the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the prestigious Alberta Hospital, Edmonton,…

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Today in History: MKO Abiola Passed Away at The Age of 60

Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, popularly referred to as MKO Abiola was a businessman, publisher, and politician.  He was the Aare…

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