History

The origin or history of Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry, can be traced back to the 1960s when the first set of Nollywood movies were […]

As a Nigerian, you must be familiar with the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates which happened on the 1st of January, 1914. We […]

In the annals of Nigerian history, certain figures stand out as icons of resilience, transformation, and influence. One such figures is Madam Efunroye Tinubu, a […]

Lawrence Anini, also known as ‘the law’, was born in 1960, the same year Nigeria gained independence, to the Owuo family in Orogbo village, Orhionmwon area, […]

On Friday, August 23, 1963, American President John F Kennedy made a phone call to the Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, via the […]

Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was a prolific and professional Nigerian football player who played for both international clubs and his country. He was born in Orlu, […]

His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, is the 46th and reigning Alaafin of Oyo, having been crowned in April 2025 following his […]

On the 3rd of June, 1999, Salisu Buhari, a 29-year-old Nigerian businessman who made his fortune dealing in computers, was elected as the speaker of […]

Joseph Gbadamosi Adegoke Adelabu alias Adelabu Penkelemesi was a colossal in the political arena of Ibadan and the then Western Region before the independence of […]

Sarah Forbes Bonetta was originally born ‘Aina’ in 1843 to Egbado parents of the Yoruba ethnic group. Her father was the high chief of Oke-Odan, […]