History: TOP 40 BIGGEST CITIES IN YORUBALAND
History: TOP 40 BIGGEST CITIES IN YORUBALAND The Yoruba are a people with a historical propensity for living in large urban centres. Yoruba cities have always been among the most populous in Africa. Today, around 11.5% of all West Africans are ethnic Yoruba while Yorubaland contains more than 30% of all Nigerian cities with […]
‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ – Read Nigeria Old National Anthem Abolished In 1978
‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ – Read Nigeria Old National Anthem Abolished In 1978 The House of Representatives and the Senate passed a bill on Thursday (today) to reinstate Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria we hail Thee.” Egalitarian Voice understands that the bill was swiftly passed through the first, second, and third readings within minutes. The bill sponsored by […]
History Of Oje Market In The Ancient City Of Ibadan
History Of Oje Market In The Ancient City Of Ibadan According to the Gbonka of Ibadan, the market has been there since 1884 during the reign of Oba Oluyole. The name, Oje is derived from a town not far from Ijeru near Ilorin where many people were living in the 1800s. But when war broke […]
WHY THE TIMI OF EDE WEARS A LEATHER CROWN
Unlike most Yoruba Obas who traditionally wear crowns made of glass or coral beads, the Timi Ede wear leather crowns (Adé Awọ Ẹkùn) which shows their Militaristic origin as warriors from the Oyo empire. Ede was established in 1500 by Timi Agbale Olofa Ina under Alaafin Kori of Oyo as a warrior camp to secure […]
HISTORY OF OMU-ARAN
Omu-Aran town was founded five hundred years ago. The Omu-Aran community came into being as a result of outward movement from Ile-Ife. These outward movements of people were in four phases, and the one relevant to the people of Omu-Aran was “The Private entrepreneurial post Oduduwa Migration”. At one time in Ile-Ife, there was famine […]
THE LIST OF 54 O̩BAS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO WEAR CROWNS IN YORUBA LAND COMPILED IN 1931
THE LIST OF 54 O̩BAS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO WEAR CROWNS IN YORUBA LAND COMPILED IN 1931 The 1931 list of the 54 O̩bas is reproduced exactly as published in the Nigerian Tribune of 6 April, 1987 as follows: 1.O̩o̩ni of Ife̩. 2. Olowu – Abe̩okuta. 3. Alaafin – O̩yo̩. 4. O̩ba Ado – Ado-Benin […]
[1966-1999]: History Of Military Coups In Nigeria
Nigeria’s political landscape has been significantly shaped by a series of military coups, which have played a pivotal role in the country’s governance since gaining independence from Britain in 1960. These coups were primarily driven by dissatisfaction with civilian rule, allegations of corruption, economic mismanagement, and ethnic tensions. Here is a detailed history of military interventions […]
UNDERSTANDING THE OYO STATE LOGO || BY MOE
UNDERSTANDING THE OYO STATE LOGO || BY MOE The shield represents our corporate amour for law enforcement and protection of the state… A Duty Government owes the People The Cocoa House and the University of Ibadan not only symbolize our chequered history as a state of many first but are iconic landmarks of intellectualism and […]
NiMet Forecasts 3-day Cloudiness, Haziness Nationwide From…..
NiMet Forecasts 3-day Haziness, Cloudiness Nationwide From Monday to Wednesday THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haziness and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the northern and North Central states. “Except Benue, Kogi […]
10 Nations Should Be Created Out Of Nigeria – Asagba of Asaba
10 Nations Should Be Created Out Of Nigeria – Asagba of Asaba Asagba of Asaba, Prof Chike Edozien, speaks with MATTHEW OCHEI on his centenary anniversary and state of the nation. How do you feel about your forthcoming centenary anniversary? I am very happy to be here alive and healthy to celebrate my 100 birthday. […]