Ebute Metta is one of the popular places in Lagos state with an underlying rich historical background. Although many of us may not know about it. In this article, we are going to unveil the historical development behind this town. Ebute Metta in Lagos Mainland local government area, is a very old part of…
According to oral traditional analogy, it is known that Akure was founded by a prince named Omoremi, the son of Ekun and grandson of Oduduwa Omoluabi, who is the royal progenitor of the Yoruba tribe. Prince Omoremi after passing a strict test which was administered by Oduduwa himself, left Ile-Ife, his grandfather’s kingdom, in search…
For God the supreme being, it pleases Him to bless and give each and every human being a special gift. This gift do manifest in different ways. However, many people believe that for God’s gift to manifest in one’s life, you have to work it out and put enough effort before the latent power will…
Nigeria is a country blessed with numerous mineral resources. This mineral resources which includes but not limited to coal, steel, salt, limestone, crude oil, zinc, lead can be found in different parts of the country. Enugu state, is not an exception among the states of the federation that have abundant of these mineral resources. Enugu…
Ogbunike Cave is one of the most popular caves in Nigeria. The cave is located in Ogbunike, a popular town in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. According to oral history, it is believed that Ogbunike cave was discovered by a man named Ukwa from the Umucheke family of Ifite-Ogbunike, about 4000 years…
ATTAH Ameh Oboni was born in 1911 in a village near Ugwolawo. He was about three months old when his father, Attah Oboni Akwu Odiba died, and with the death of his father, he left the palace to stay with his mother’s relatives at Adumu Village in Itobe District. Oboni’s mother Alami Inedu was…
Oyo had grown into a formidable inland power by the end of the 14th century. For over a century, the Yoruba state had expanded at the expense of its neighbors. During the reign of Onigbogi (a king), Oyo suffered military defeats at the hands of the Nupe “(The Nupe – a town (traditionally called the…
Yes, we know u’ve missed all our juicy highlights talking about the beautiful regions in Nigeria. Ensure you read to the end because you don’t want to miss this……. Of courses, we practically have heard of the state Kogi but did you know Late Princess Inkikpi sacrificed to the Igala Kingdom and today the…
Sungbo’s Eredo, the largest ancient fortification in Africa. An important part of our responsibilities is to continue to educate you about the beautiful nature of our country Nigeria. Sungbo’s Eredo is a 160 km long barricade of defensive walls and ditches located off the main road, in the rain forest, southwest of Ijebu…
Kano, the leather power house in Nigeria Nigeria’s widely acclaimed commercial hub, Kano plays host to a large leather industry. The tannery factories in Kano are always scurrying with activities as men act on hides and an array of skins for brands from around the world. These tannery factories are the oldest in Nigeria and…