The death of Alaafin Adeyemi III and a glimpse into the old Oyo empire
The post The death of Alaafin Adeyemi III and a glimpse into the old Oyo empire appeared first on The Informant247. By Bankole Taiwo James Around 1300s, the history of Oyo begins when the kingdom was...
View ArticleAbami Eda’s Afrobeat and its influence in today’s world
The post Abami Eda’s Afrobeat and its influence in today’s world appeared first on The Informant247. By Bankole Taiwo James Music has become an integral part of people’s lives – in Nigeria and Africa...
View ArticleAba Riot of 1929: The ‘less-talked-about’ bravery and valour of Nigerian women
The post Aba Riot of 1929: The ‘less-talked-about’ bravery and valour of Nigerian women appeared first on The Informant247. Women’s engagement is crucial and it is important to recognize that women are...
View ArticleASUU’s incessant strike: A look into history
The post ASUU’s incessant strike: A look into history appeared first on The Informant247. The incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities are a response to the Nigerian Government’s...
View ArticleLooking back | Haruna Ishola, the father of Nigeria’s Apala music
The post Looking back | Haruna Ishola, the father of Nigeria’s Apala music appeared first on The Informant247. In terms of cultural output, Nigeria is unrivalled in Africa. One of the ways in which it...
View ArticleBashorun Gaa: Strength of Oyo Mesi and fall of old Oyo empire
The post Bashorun Gaa: Strength of Oyo Mesi and fall of old Oyo empire appeared first on The Informant247. The Oyo Empire was founded around 1300CE by Oranmiyan of the Yoruba people of West Africa. An...
View ArticleQueen Amina: The Warrior King of Zaria
The post Queen Amina: The Warrior King of Zaria appeared first on The Informant247. Prof. Bolanle Awe. Circa: 1992, posited that “The task of piecing together women’s history has been difficult. So...
View ArticleChicago Boys Of 1941
The post Chicago Boys Of 1941 appeared first on The Informant247. BY BANKOLE TAIWO JAMES Back in 1940s in Chicago, precisely 1941 two Farm Security Administration photographer named Russell Lee and...
View ArticleRemembering Dele Giwa Assassination, Dark Days For Nigerian Journalist
The post Remembering Dele Giwa Assassination, Dark Days For Nigerian Journalist appeared first on The Informant247. By Bankole Taiwo Historically, Journalism in Nigeria has gone a long way. In terms of...
View ArticleQueen Moremi Ajasoro Of Ile-Ife
The post Queen Moremi Ajasoro Of Ile-Ife appeared first on The Informant247. In this article, we shall revisit how African heroines contributed to the survival and prosperity of their tribes....
View Article1985 Nigeria Palace Coup In What Respect?
The post 1985 Nigeria Palace Coup In What Respect? appeared first on The Informant247. A lot of mundane claims over the centuries have been issued to justify the 1985 coup that ousted the former Head...
View ArticleFailed Education System And Decades Of Misconception On Chief Awolowo Legacy
The post Failed Education System And Decades Of Misconception On Chief Awolowo Legacy appeared first on The Informant247. By Bankole Taiwo “When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground”. The...
View ArticleThrowback On Nigeria Civil War And Ethnic Jingoism
The post Throwback On Nigeria Civil War And Ethnic Jingoism appeared first on The Informant247. Speaking of the darkest Part of Nigeria History, every student of history should always remember to...
View ArticleHistory of Nigeria: from pre-colonial times to present day
The post History of Nigeria: from pre-colonial times to present day appeared first on The Informant247. Nigeria boasts a rich and intricate history, spanning epochs from ancient civilizations to its...
View ArticleENetSuD: All you need to know
The post ENetSuD: All you need to know appeared first on The Informant247. Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD) is a remarkable civil society organization in Nigeria that has been...
View ArticleTraditional Rulers in Northern Nigeria: Ranking and Historical Significance
The post Traditional Rulers in Northern Nigeria: Ranking and Historical Significance appeared first on The Informant247. Northern Nigeria is a region steeped in history and culture, where traditional...
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