Archives Tag: History
History Trivia: Oshodi Tapa
April 19, 2022
One of the most important historical characters in Lagos, Oshodi Tapa, would come to be one of the most notable Lagosian from the latter days of the sovereignty of the Obas of Lagos. Many would see the name and assume that Oshodi, the present-day transit and market commune/district was named after the man but that … Continue reading History Trivia: Oshodi Tapa
By david-okwara
History Trivia – Lekki-Epe Expressway: A Brief Explanation
April 19, 2022
The Lekki-Epe Expressway holds the distinction of being the only one of its kind as a private toll road in West Africa and it is significant to the economy of the state and city of Lagos for many reasons. For one thing, it opens up into the fastest growing corridor of the city-the Lekki peninsula. … Continue reading History Trivia – Lekki-Epe Expressway: A Brief Explanation
By david-okwara
History Trivia: Valentine’s Day
April 19, 2022
There is a buzz about Valentine’s Day that just does not sit right with me these days. The commercialization of holidays has taken a negative toll on the integrity of their significance. Capitalism has appropriated it for its own use. St Valentine’s Day is no different in this regard. Read more about Valentine’s Day The … Continue reading History Trivia: Valentine’s Day
By david-okwara
Where Were You? When Rail Services Began in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
More than 100 years ago, the British colonial government built the first railroad in Nigeria to aid the movement of agricultural produce from the northern region to the southern part of the country. Precisely in 1898, two years before the merging of the northern and southern protectorate, Nigeria’s independence would be about 62 years … Continue reading Where Were You? When Rail Services Began in Nigeria
By adedoyin
History Trivia: The River Niger Bridge
April 19, 2022
The Niger Bridge is the major linkage between both sides of the Niger. The bridge at the time it was built solved a real problem of transportation for those moving across the river. Before it was finished in 1965, the usual means of transport across the river was by boat or ferry from Cable … Continue reading History Trivia: The River Niger Bridge
By david-okwara
Nigerians In History: Efunroye Tinubu
April 19, 2022
Madam Efunroye Tinubu cited to have been born in 1810 was named Efunporoye Osuntinubu at birth. She was a politically significant figure in Nigerian history because of her role as a powerful female aristocrat and slave trader in pre-colonial and colonial Nigeria. She was a major figure in Lagos during the reigns of Obas … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Efunroye Tinubu
By jeremiah
App Of The Week: Ire
April 19, 2022
“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein One of the ways we can preserve our heritage as a nation is by learning our history. Unfortunately, we’ve lost touch with our history and there are hardly any outlets left for reconnecting with it. Read more about App of the … Continue reading App Of The Week: Ire
Nigerians In History: Bilkisu Yusuf
April 19, 2022
Introduction Bilkisu Yusuf, also known as Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf was born on December 2, 1952. She was a Nigerian journalist, columnist and editor for prominent newspapers in Abuja, Kano and Kaduna, Nigeria. She is known in Nigeria for being the first woman to direct a national newspaper operation and served as editor for two more. … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Bilkisu Yusuf
By jeremiah
Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
April 19, 2022
Chief Wuraola Adepeju Esan was a Nigerian teacher, feminist and politician. She combined her political ambitions with those of a traditional noblewoman by serving as the Iyalode of Ibadan. One of the most remarkable facts about this colossus of a woman is that she was Nigeria’s first female senator. Read more about Did you know? Early … Continue reading Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
By jeremiah
Have You Ever Heard About Maroko?
April 19, 2022
I have always said that in many ways the history of Lagos is the history of land grabs. The stories of such land grabs are fixtures of how most districts came about. It is largely a trait that dates back to colonial times. It stands as an unfortunate legacy of colonialism that our elite … Continue reading Have You Ever Heard About Maroko?
By david-okwara
Did You Know That Ikeja Was Not Always The Capital Of Lagos State?
April 19, 2022
History Class Nowadays, anyone you ask may tell that the capital of Lagos state is Ikeja. That is true nowadays but it was not always the case. Lagos was not always a state and within the context of the whole country, the name only applied to the city of Lagos from 1861 to 1967. … Continue reading Did You Know That Ikeja Was Not Always The Capital Of Lagos State?
By david-okwara
#EndSARS: Notable Protests In Nigeria’s History
April 19, 2022
While Nigerians await the return of normalcy after the shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, by Nigerian soldiers supposed to protect them, we take you through some of the notable protests in Nigeria which defied ethnic, religious, or class differences just like the #EndSARS protests. Read more … Continue reading #EndSARS: Notable Protests In Nigeria’s History
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerians In History: Sonny Okosun
April 19, 2022
Sonny Okosun was born on 1st January 1947. He was a musician from Edo state, Nigeria and was best known as the leader of the Ozzidi band. He named his band Ozzidi after a renowned Ijaw river god, but to Okosun the meaning was “there is a message”. His surname is sometimes spelt Okosuns … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Sonny Okosun
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Tinubu Square (Independence Square)
April 19, 2022
Driving out on to Broad Street on a giving day, you are sure to notice it gets busier until you reach the heart of the Lagos central business district, the road opens up onto a 2000sqm square from where the road divides up into Nnamdi Azikiwe Street. That square is now known as Tinubu … Continue reading Did You Know? Tinubu Square (Independence Square)
By david-okwara
Did You Know Carter Bridge Is The Oldest Bridge In Lagos?
April 19, 2022
Carter Bridge is probably just another bridge to you and for others, it is just another bridge of a few others but did you know it is the oldest of its kind in Lagos and the time it was built, it was the “Third Mainland Bridge” of its time. Read more about Did you … Continue reading Did You Know Carter Bridge Is The Oldest Bridge In Lagos?
By david-okwara
