Check Fact: Brief History Of Ìbàdànland
CREATION of Ibadan was circumstantial….. The history of Ibadan had long been preserved through oral history but written record says it was formed in 1829. After the collapse of the Yoruba Empire towards the end of the 18th century, ‘Eba Odan’ had been populated by Yoruba rebels. ‘Eba Odan’ means between the forests and […]
History of Currency Introduction and Redesign in Nigeria ~ EVM
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), announced that it will redesign some new naira notes. Speaking on the development, Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor, stated that the move to introduce newly designed notes became imperative following the abnormalities bedevilling Nigerian financial, monetary and security systems. The circulation of the new designs will begin […]
Three Popular Places in Ibadan City And How They Got Their Names
ACCORDING to history, There are several historical contexts attached to how various towns, cities and places got their names. The contexts are usually gotten from pre-historic oral rendition from the old-timers in such towns and cities. Most cities and places get their names from incidents, landmark occurrences and notable people. We would be discussing how […]
15 Amazing Facts About Ladi Kwali; The Woman on N20 Note
By:|SEGUN AKINLABI| Ladi Kwali OON, MBE (1925– 1984, Aged: 58–59) was a Nigerian potter, ceramicist, and educator best remembered as the pioneer of modern pottery in Nigeria. The twenty naira note is one of the most used naira denominations in Nigeria, mostly by the low class. Although its value is worth petty things such as sachet […]
Profile of Flora Shaw, The Woman Who Coined The Name ‘Nigeria’
Flora Shaw has been described as the mistress of Lord Lugard, a Briton who presided over the leadership of the Nigerian State before independence. Flora Louise Shaw, DBE (born 19 December 1852 – 25 January 1929) was a British journalist and writer. She is credited with having coined the name “Nigeria” Shaw was close to […]
AJALA TRAVEL: Nigerian Globetrotter Who Saw The World But Died At Home
Olabisi Ajala reputedly toured 87 countries on a scooter, meeting political leaders and celebrities until he returned home to die lonely and poor at 65 Even if conventional history ignores Olabisi Ajala, the phrase “Ajala the traveller”, a nickname in Southwest Nigeria for the footloose and the adventurous, means he would never be forgotten. In […]
Check Fact: Brief History Of Ondo People
According to Benin oral account, the founders of Ondo migrated from Udo town in Benin Kingdom. They fled Benin during the Benin-Udo war. The word Ondo was derived from “Emwan N’Udo” (a Benin phrase which means “people of Udo”). Similarly, the title of the traditional ruler of Ondo “Osemawe of Ondo “ was derived from […]
History: THE OLDEST KINGDOMS IN NIGERIA
The history of Nigeria could be dated far back before the colonial era. In this period around 900AD, few kingdoms which still survive till now, were in existence then. In this write-up, we will investigate the history of Nigeria, and subsequently infer the oldest kingdom in the country. HISTORY OF KINGDOMS IN NIGERIA Evidence of […]
8 Things To Know About The Late Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen of England, Elizabeth II has been announced dead. In several reports by foreign media platforms, doctors had placed the queen, who was 96, under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” a statement from Buckingham Palace read in part. During her last […]
The Beauty Of Tribal Marks In YORÙBÁ Land – EGALITARIANVOICE
The Yoruba tribal marks are scarifications which are specific identification and beautification marks designed on the face or body of the Yoruba people. The tribal marks are part of the Yoruba culture and are usually inscribed on the body by burning or cutting of the skin during childhood.The primary function of the tribal marks is […]