Vice President | President/Head of State | Type of Government * Babafemi Ogundipe | Aguiyi Ironsi | Military * J. E. A Wey | Yakubu Gowon | Military * Olusegun Obasanjo | Murtala Mohammed | Military * Shehu Musa Yar’dua | Olusegun Obasanjo | Military * Alex Ekwueme | Shehu Shagari | Democratic * Tunde…
The Nigerian Minister of Finance is one of the most senior official in the Federal Executive Council of Nigeria. This is a list of Nigerian finance ministers from 1960 to the present. Name Term Festus Okotie-Eboh 1960–1966 Obafemi Awolowo 1967–1971 Shehu Shagari 1971–1975 Asumoh Ete Ekukinam 1976–1977 James Oluleye 1977–1979 Sunday Essang 1979–1983 Onaolapo Soleye 1984–1985 Kalu Idika Kalu 1985–1986 Chu Okongwu 1986–1990 Olu Falae 1990–1990 Abubakar…
We have provided below a list of Newspaper publishers in Anambra State. 1. Anambra Times – Periodically 2. Niger Times – Owned by Anglican Communion (Onitsha) – Published weekly 3. Donac Pilot – Owned by Anglican Communion (Nnewi) – Published weekly 4. Vintage – Based in Nnewi 5. Trinitas Newspaper – Owned by Catholic Church (Onitsha Archdiocese) – Published weekly…
Below is the list of public holidays observed in Nigeria. * New Year’s Day- 1 January * Workers’ Day- 1 May * Children’s Day- 27 May * Democracy Day- 12 June * Independence Day- 1 October * Christmas Day- 25 December * Boxing Day- 26 December * Malaud Nabiyy- Movable * Eid-El-Fitr- Movable * Eid-El-Kabir- Movable *…
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Below is a comprehensive list of Nigeria’s Chief Justice Chief Justice Term Sir Edwin Speed 1914–1918 Sir Ralph Combe 1918–1929 Donald Kingdon 1929–1946 Sir John Verity 1946–1954 Sir Stafford Sutton 1955–1958 Sir Adetokunbo Ademola 1958–1972 Taslim Olawale Elias 1972–1975 Darnley Arthur Alexander 1975–1979 Atanda Fatai Williams 1979–1983 George Sodeinde Sowemimo 1983–1985 Ayo Gabriel Irikefe 1985–1987 Mohammed Bello…
Below is the complete list of Emirs of Kano dating since 999 AD. Kings/Sarki/Emirs of Kano | (Reign) Bagaudawa Period * Bagauda Dan Bawo (999-1063) * Warisi Dan Bagauda (1063-1095) * Gajimasu Dan Warisi (1095-1134) * Nawata and Gawata (1134-1136) * Dariki (Tsaraki/Yusa) (1136-1194) * Naguji (1194-1247) * Guguwa (1247-1290) * Shekarau (1290-1307) * Umaru Tsamiya (1307-1343) * Usman Zamnagawa (1343-1349) *…
Baba Ara, born Roland Olubukola Olomola on July 2, 1962, was a Nigerian gospel singer and record producer from Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria. After his father’s death, Baba Ara grew up with his uncle, who influenced and supported him in his musical style. Baby Ara’s debut album, Covenant, was recorded with the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Choir at Okiki Imole Parish in Sagamu, Nigeria. His latest album is called “Last Advice”. He died on August 31, 2004. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Baba-Ara-Akikitan-OldNaija.Com_.mp3 Covenant, Sacrament, I Love Him, The Master Key, I Am, Hallelujah, The…
In ancient times, in Igbo land, Ibini Ukpabi, a deity popularly known as “Long Juju,” was used to settle disputes within the community and punish offenders. The Long Juju Shrine served as the supreme court for the people of the Arochukwu Kingdom in what is now Abia State. The Oracle’s decision was final and no one, neither status nor wealth, could change his verdict. Anyone accused of a crime entered a tunnel (escape tunnel) of the sanctuary to be sentenced at, and if the accused was found guilty,he or she was never…
In the rustic and quiet town of Okemesi in the heart of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, people gather every two years to celebrate and honor their long-dead ancestors in a colorful festival called Oladunwo. Oladunwo is the name of the most revered Egungun (masquerade) in Okemesi. He is widely respected for his importance and the role he played in the history of Okemesi and its people. The story goes that Oladunwo’s group rescued the people of Okemesi while the Ibadan soldiers were about to attack Okemesi. The people fled to safety from Oladunwo to a…