Nigerian Lady in an Expensive Traditional Attire
A1980s picture of a young Ondo woman in Lagos dressed entirely in colorful Aso oke, a traditional outfit.
Interesting Story of Igboho Kingdom in Oyo State
Igboho plays a significant role in the former Oyo Empire’s history. Although Oyo plays a significant role in Yoruba history, Igboho’s contribution to the Oyo Empire’s durability cannot be ignored or forgotten. Gbage’s departure from Ilesha marked the beginning of the Igboho people. After a struggle for the chieftaincy, Gbage’s younger brother was crowned Owa. In an attempt to bring about peace, the (angry) elder brother fled the realm. Gbage Olabinukuro, the elder brother, departed the Owa palace and established Ebiti, his own hamlet. To this new residence, he was accompanied by all of his admirers, including hunters. During that historical period, the ancient Oyo Empire was invaded by Fulani. They made Alaafin Ofinran and his people leave their house. Alaafin met Gbage, who had moved from Ilesha, when he arrived in Ebiti. Alaafin Ofinran said that Gbage was a strong, charming man who possessed great strength when fighting or hunting. The relative calm and tranquility of the community astounded Alaafin Ofinran. After that, he asked who the head was—usually referred to as Baale—and Gbage was asked to meet with Alaafin. It was Gbage who greeted him. After Kishi, they arrived at a river (Sanya), where Alaafin’s wife gave birth to a newborn boy named Tella Abisipa, or a child born on the route. Upon arriving to the center of Igbo-Oba, which is still known by that name today, the oracle informed them that they would be staying there. Two birds were battling on a tree beneath which they were all sitting when the herbalist was performing a divination. One of the birds was an Igbo bird (Eye Igbo), and the other was an Oyo bird (Eye Oyo). After the two birds were slaughtered, Ifa was offered their blood as a sacrifice. The names Igbo-oyo and Igboho were derived from these two birds, Igbo and Oyo. It was alleged that Alaafin Ofinran was interred there. Following the deaths of around four Alaafin in Igboyo, Tella Abisipa, who was …
Idejo chiefs of Oba Adeniji Adele II Meets Queen Elizabeth II in Lagos 1956
Lagos Island’s “IDEJO” (white cap chiefs): Olofin Atekoye, the man who established Isale Eko (Lagos) and initially made his home on Iddo Island, is the father of the Idejo White Cap Chiefs of Lagos. Following the demise of this fabled individual, currently recognized as the progenitor of the land-owning chiefs of Lagos, his progeny scattered around the city, consolidating their dominance. They would congregate for nine days in a row in Iga Idunganran, the Lagos oba’s palace, for state sessions from these locales. They conducted prayer rituals, talked about important matters, shared meals with extended family members and friends, feasted, anddanced to the sounds of the Gbedu and Igbe drums during these get-togethers. According to Lagos folklore, Idejo chiefs are descended from Olofin and were the first landowners on the island of Lagos.Certain Idejo nobility members, like the Elegushi, have had their rank increased to that of an Oba. Olumegbon, Aromire, Oloto, Oluwa, Oniru, Onisowo, Onitolo, Elegushi, Ojoro, and Onikoyi were among Olofin’s thirty-two offspring. Idejo chiefs can be identified by their regal attire, which includes a white cap and fan. Some chiefs found homes closer to Lagos Island and the Oba’s palace due to the distances and mishaps they experienced on their way there. They were given support by the Lagos State Government to return to their various domains and establish themselves as first-class monarchs during the late Oba Adeyinka Ayinde Oyekan’s reign. Title of Ojora: Formerly: Chief Ojora of Lagos Now: Oba Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area Current Occupant: Oba Abdul Fatai Oyeyinka Aremu Aromire, Oyegbemi II Title of Oniru:…
Olu Jacobs and Wife, Joke Silva in the 1990s
The seasoned actor Pa Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, also referred to as Olu Jacobs, is seen in a picture with his wife Joke Silva at a restaurant in the early 1990s. The movie icon celebrated his 82nd birthday yesterday, we celebrate you sir!
Throwback to a Picture of Abdulasalam Abubakar and Ibrahim Babangida, in their Twenties
Fifty-five years ago, a picture showed two youthful military leaders in their twenties during the 1960s: Abdulasalam Abubakar and Ibrahim Babangida. Babangida is currently 82 years old, and Abubakar is 81 years old. Both men are in their early 80s. Sani Abacha, their third acquaintance, would be 81 years old if he were still living. Nigeria’s military head of state, Abubakar, presided over the country from 1998 to 1999; Babangida did so from 1985 until his retirement in 1993.
Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola Dressed in Traditional Animal Skin for his Royal Installation as Aare Ona Kakanfo
Photo of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Premier of the Western Region, after he was installed by Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II of Oyo as the 13th Aare Ona Kakanfo (Military Generalissimo) of Yorubaland in 1964, after a 79-year sabbatical. Akintola is dressed in a traditional animal leather garment, the clothing made of animal skins represents fortitude, strength, and power.
Story of Brigadier Babafemi O. Ogundipe, A Man of Wisdom and Loyalty
Lt. Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu offered Brigadier Babafemi O. Ogundipe the post of head of state in the 1960s, a turbulent time in Nigerian history. But Brigadier Ogundipe politely turned down the offer, preferring peace and allegiance to authority. He left Nigeria for London the very following day. From January 1966 to August 1966, Babafemi Olatunde Ogundipe served as the first Chief of Staff and de facto second-in-command at Supreme Headquarters, during the military administration of Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. During the military dictatorship of General Yakubu Gowon, he served as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from September 1966 until August 1970. On September 6, 1924, he was born to parents from Ago-Iwoye, which is now in the western Nigerian state of Ogun. In 1941, he enlisted in the Royal West African Frontier Force, and from 1942 to 1945, he served in Burma. Following the Second World War, he reenlisted and became a brigadier in May 1964. One year after the civil war, on November 20, 1971, he passed away in London.
Meet Colonel Shittu Alao, Fourth Commander of the Nigerian Air Force
From 1967 to 1969, Colonel Shittu Alao (born in 1937) led the Nigerian Air Force as its Chief of Staff. He was the second native-born commander to occupy this role and the fourth Commander of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). He tragically passed away in an aircraft crash in Uzebba, some 50 miles northwest of Benin, on October 15, 1969. In the plane by himself, he was thirty-two years old. He was buried in Lagos with full military honors two days later.From 1967 to 1969, Colonel Shittu Alao (born in 1937) led the Nigerian Air Force as its Chief of Staff. He was the second native-born commander to occupy this role and the fourth Commander of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). He tragically passed away in an aircraft crash in Uzebba, some 50 miles northwest of Benin, on October 15, 1969. In the plane by himself, he was thirty-two years old. He was buried in Lagos with full military honors two days later.
Throwback of Former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Nigerian Military Training College
A picture of the youthful Gen. Muhammadu Buhari taken in 1962 at the Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC) shows him with thelate Ibrahim Bako and the late Umaru Salihu, from left to right.
Meet Fred Ajudua, Father of Davido’s Lawyer and His Involvement Wit the EFCC
Nigerian attorney Fred Chijindu Ajudua is charged with advance-fee fraud.There was no evidence at the conclusion of his case. Native of Ibusa, Fred Ajudua completed his legal studies at Edo State’s University of Benin.An item in Newswatch Magazine from March 1994 said that I.G. Aliyu Atta, the Inspector-General of Police at the time, had called off a meeting with top cops so that he could meet with Ajudua. Aliyu Atta attempted to sue the magazine for libel but was unsuccessful. He was reportedly incarcerated for five years at Kirikiri and Agodi in 2000. The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu, announced in October 2003 that Ajudua was facing twelve cases, including two cases involving advance fee fraud from 2001—one involving 1.6 million Euros and the other involving $1.5 million. He was charged with extorting money from Canadian Nelson Allen, a $250,000 loser. It was reported that he had cost a German $350,000.Between 1999 and 2000, he was alleged to have deceived two Dutch nationals out of around $1.69 million.Frieda Springer-Beck, a German woman, consented to an out-of-court settlement on July 26, 2005, following a protracted sequence of unproductive court appearances beginning in 1993. He was appointed to teach basic law following his incarceration and while he awaited his fraud trial. On February 3, 2005, Ajudua was given bail to travel to India for medical treatment. On March 20, 2007, inside an Ibusa beer parlor, the EFCC made an attempt to apprehend him after learning that he had returned to Nigeria. Thugs with guns stopped the move. Anyone with information that could result in the fugitive’s apprehension is encouraged to come forward by the commission. Based on an EFCC report that claimed Ajudua’s wife had engaged in a scheme to obtain $7.85 million and $3 million under false pretenses and had used money from fraud to campaign for election, the Administrative Panel of Inquiry on Reports of Alleged Corrupt Practices recommended in 2007 that she should not run for political office. However, the panel pointed out that there was no concrete evidence connecting her to her husband’s actions.