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The Origin of the name Yoruba and it’s adoption for Unity
3 days ago
The Origin of the name Yoruba and it’s adoption for Unity
Yoruba people, an ethnic group who were regarded as descendants of a hero called Odua or Oduduwa constitute about 40 million in West African region…
Prof Ishaya Audu, first Medical Doctor in Northern Nigeria (1957)
January 23, 2022
Prof Ishaya Audu, first Medical Doctor in Northern Nigeria (1957)
An Hausa Christian, Ishaya Audu was the first Professor of Medicine from Northern Nigeria and was also the first indigenous and longest-serving Vice-Chancellor of the…
Demistifying Fulanis Claims of Ownership of Nigeria
January 19, 2022
Demistifying Fulanis Claims of Ownership of Nigeria
The recent events in our country has forced me to dive deep into the past of history of this great country called Nigeria. The Fulanis…
The reign and death of last Hausa King of Kano, Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Alwali II (1781–1807)
October 16, 2021
The reign and death of last Hausa King of Kano, Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Alwali II (1781–1807)
Muhammadu Alwali Muhammadu Dan Yaji, known as Muhammadu Alwali II (died 1807) was the last king of the Kano kingdom. His reign coincided with a…
History of first Hausas to cross over Europe in Ancient Times
April 8, 2019
History of first Hausas to cross over Europe in Ancient Times
The relationship between Hausa as a language and Europe as continent started in the late 18th century. It was revealed that the first Hausa man…
Historic throwback letter Late Alh. Shehu Shagari sent to Sir Ahmadu Bello
December 30, 2018
Historic throwback letter Late Alh. Shehu Shagari sent to Sir Ahmadu Bello
The deceased, First Executive President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari when he was the Minister of Internal Affairs in Nigeria sent this historic letter to…
Throwback letter Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass sent to Sir Ahmadu Bello during his time
December 22, 2018
Throwback letter Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass sent to Sir Ahmadu Bello during his time
Sir Ahmadu Bello the Sardauna of Sokoto, one of the credible Politicians in earlier Northern Nigeria and Nigeria as a whole received a notable letter…
Throwback letter Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa sent to Sir Ahmadu Bello
November 7, 2018
Throwback letter Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa sent to Sir Ahmadu Bello
Nigerian past leaders Chief Obafemi Owolowo, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Murtala Muhammed, Sardauna Sir Ahmadu Bello etc are selfless leaders in history…
History and Biography of Late Dr. Yusuf Maitama Sule, Danmasanin Kano
July 3, 2017
History and Biography of Late Dr. Yusuf Maitama Sule, Danmasanin Kano
Dr. Yusuf Maitama Sule Danmasanin Kano was born in the year 1929, that is about 88 years ago in Yola quarters, Kano city. Maitama is…
History of Ancient Gobir empire and list of her Capitals
June 7, 2017
History of Ancient Gobir empire and list of her Capitals
The history of Gobir predates 5,000 years with 1,100 years of migrations. According to the explanations given by the head of the Maradi Institute for…