Nigerian History
Nigerian History explores the people, events, and ideas that have shaped Africa’s most populous nation. From the rise of powerful precolonial kingdoms and the impact of British colonial rule to the struggle for independence, civil war, and modern nation-building, this category brings Nigeria’s past to life through detailed narratives and verified historical accounts. Here, readers discover stories of leadership, resilience, culture, and transformation — tracing how Nigeria’s diverse heritage continues to influence its present and future.
James Ibori UK Conviction Case
James Ibori’s story does not begin in a courtroom. It begins in the machinery of Nigerian state politics, where he served as Governor of...
EFCC Probe of Rochas Okorocha Over Imo Land Disputes
When Rochas Okorocha left office as Governor of Imo State in 2019, the expectation in many political transitions is that attention shifts to the...
Abdulmumin Jibrin Budget Padding Scandal 2016
Budgets are not supposed to be dramatic.They are meant to be technical, procedural, and, to most citizens, almost invisible. But in July 2016, Nigeria’s...
Oya And The Living Power Of Storm And River In Yoruba Sacred History
Oya holds a central place in Yoruba religious tradition, where history, environment, and spiritual memory are closely intertwined. She is recognised as an orisha...
The Setilu Tradition and the Yoruba Roots of Ifá
Ifá stands at the centre of Yoruba religious thought, historical memory, and intellectual tradition. It is more than a method of divination. It is...
Gẹlẹdẹ Masquerade of the Egbado, The Carved Face of Female Power in Yoruba Culture
The Gẹlẹdẹ masquerade is one of the most remarkable public traditions in Yoruba culture. It belongs to Yoruba and Nago communities across Nigeria, Benin...
The Hidden Voice of Oro in Yorubaland
Oro is one of the most guarded institutions in Yoruba religious and social history. It is not merely a festival, nor should it be...
Ologboijeun and the Sacred Language of Egba Yoruba Masking
Ologboijeun occupies a distinct place in Yoruba historical tradition, preserved through early records of Egba ritual life. The figure appears in accounts describing a...
Oro Worship, Authority and Social Control in Yoruba Society
Oro is one of the most significant traditional institutions in Yoruba history because it exists at the intersection of religion, authority, secrecy, gender and...
Sango, the Alaafin Whose Memory Became Thunder
Sango, also written as Shango or Ṣàngó, holds a powerful place in Yoruba historical and religious memory. He is remembered as an early Alaafin...