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.
Koiditan’s Betrayal at Jalumi and the Capture of the Osi Ilori of Ibadan
The Jalumi War, also remembered as the Battle of Ikirun, was one of the defining clashes of the nineteenth century Yoruba wars. It took...
Kiriji War: The Sixteen-Year Conflict That Changed Yorubaland
The Kiriji War, also known as the Ekiti-Parapo War, was one of the most important conflicts in nineteenth-century Yoruba history. Fought mainly between Ibadan...
Wale Babalakin and the MMA2 Airport Battle
Dr Bolanle Olawale “Wale” Babalakin, SAN, is closely linked to one of the most important airport concession stories in Nigeria’s modern history, the Murtala...
Nigeria Social Investment Programme: Promises and Problems
When Nigeria introduced its Social Investment Programme, it was positioned as one of the most ambitious efforts to directly reduce poverty through structured government...
Betta Edu in Trouble Over ₦585m Funds Scandal
In December 2023, what appeared to be a routine government approval quietly moved through official channels inside Nigeria’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. At the...
Balogun Ajayi Ogboriefon and the Battle That Saved Ikirun in 1878
Balogun Ajayi Ogboriefon was one of the notable military figures of nineteenth-century Ibadan, a city that rose to prominence during a period of intense...
Alhaji How Are You, The Ekiti Political Elder Remembered Across Nigeria’s Democratic Turns
Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo, popularly remembered as “Alhaji How Are You,” occupies a meaningful place in Ekiti and Yoruba political memory. His nickname suggests...
Jimoh Ibrahim and Nigeria’s Asset Recovery Battles
In Nigeria, money disputes involving powerful business figures rarely stay quiet. They grow, stretch, and often end up in court for years.One of the...
First Bank, Big Loans, and Big Questions: What Really Happened During Otudeko’s Era?
Imagine you and a group of people contribute money into a savings pot. Then the person in charge of that money starts giving out...
Farouk Lawan and the Fuel Subsidy Bribery Scandal
In 2012, Nigeria was already under intense public pressure. Fuel prices were unstable, queues at filling stations stretched for hours, and anger over alleged...