There are a total of 774 local government areas in Nigeria, 16 of which belong to Kwara State. Below is a list of the 16 local government units in Kwara State and their headquarters. Asa -Afon Baruten -Kosubosu Edu – Lafiagi Ekiti – Ilofa Ifelodun – Share Ilorin East – Oke-Oyi Ilorin South – Fufu Ilorin West – Oja-Oba Irepodun – Omu-Aran Isin –…
The Nigerian National Honors is a series of honors presented annually to Nigerian and non-Nigerian citizens deemed eligible to receive the award. They were established under the National Honors Act no. 5 of 1964 to honor Nigerians and non-Nigerians who have contributed in one way or another to the development of the country. Below is…
Nigeria’s old or first national anthem entitled “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was composed by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate living in Nigeria at the time. The anthem was adopted on October 1, 1960 to mark Nigeria’s independence celebrations. The music was composed by another British woman, Frances Berda. Below you will find the lyrics…
Below is Obafemi Awolowo’s first speech as Chairman of the Action Group, delivered on April 28, 1951 at the party members’ conference in Owo, now Ondo State, Nigeria. This speech by Obafemi Awolowo is popularly known as “Freedom For All“. Gentlemen, I was entrusted with the pleasant responsibility of introducing the action group. March 21st…
From January 15 to February 12, 1977, Lagos, Nigeria hosted the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture, also known as FESTAC ’77. In addition to showcasing African art, literature, religion, and music to the world, FESTAC ’77 celebrated and honored African cultures and traditions. Leopold Sedar Senghor, Aime Cesaire, and others…
Marriage is an important culture in Yorubaland and the main reason for this is that Yoruba people love children very much. They attach great importance to having children after the wedding and consider a childless marriage to be a sterile union. The peculiarities of a typical Yorubaman are so different from those of the people…
An Orisha(also spelled Orisa or Orixa) is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of God in the Yoruba spiritual or religious system. *. Olorun(Olorun, Olodumaré, Olofin)- God, the creator. *. Eshu(Eleggua, Exú, Eṣu, Elegba, Ellegua, Legbara, Papa Legba)- Eshu is the messenger between the human and divine worlds, Orisha of duality,…
In the annals of Nigerian history, certain individuals stand out as icons of resilience, change and impact. One such figure is Ms. Efunroye Tinubu, a woman of extraordinary achievements and unwavering determination. She was born in 1810 and played an important role in the colonial era that shaped today’s Nigeria. Her life is a testament…
On May 30, 1967, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu made a formal declaration of secession of the Eastern Region of Nigeria, thereby proclaiming the birth of the Republic of Biafra. Subsequently, in July 1967, the Nigerian military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon, ordered the Nigerian Army high command to regain control of the eastern region. The Vulnerability…
The National Union of Nigerian Students (NUNS), founded in 1956, was the association of Nigerian students at home and abroad. NUNS was a member of the West African Students’ Union (WASU), founded in 1925 by Ladipo Solanke and Herbert Bright Bankole. The union actively opposed government policies on many issues relating to the education system…