Unseen Video of Gen Diya Grovel at Abacha’s Feet After Failed Coup in 1997

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Below is a leaked video clip of former Ogun Head of State, General Oladipo Diya, prostrating at the feet of General Sani Abacha, crying and pleading with the late head of state over allegations of a 1997 coup. General Diya was questioned by the Human Rights Violations Commission (HRVIC) about the 1997 coup plot to overthrow General  Sanni Abacha. He strongly denied involvement in the plan, but admitted knowing about it. He further stated that he feared…

The historical Mapo Hall in Ibadan which was built in 1925

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This is Mapo Hall, Mapo Hill, Ibadan, 1975.   Above is a photo of the famous Mapo Hall that stood proudly on Mapo Hill in Ibadan in 1975. Mapo Hall was built during the colonial period of Ibadan by engineer Robert Taffy Jones. The historic Mapo Hall, built in 1925, now serves as a conference hall and mini-museum with historical artifacts and colonial relics. Mapo Hall played an important role in the colonial history of Ibadan.

Onu Kwube by Osita Osadebe

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The late Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe was an Igbo musician from Atani Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. His career spans more than 40 years and he is one of the most famous Igbo highlife musicians. Osadebe began his career as a singer in nightclubs in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. He was a member of the Empire Rhythm Orchestra under the direction of E.C.Arinze, where he acquired many of his musical skills. https://praisezion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Osadebe-Onu-Kwube.mp3 Osita Osadebe died in St. Peter’s Hospital. Mary’s Waterbury, Connecticut on May 11, 2007 due to severe breathing difficulties.

Download This Free Wassce PDF And Ace Your Next History Exams.

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Do you want to download WASSCE history book? Download history book for West African Higher Education Certificate exam? Look no further, OldNaija has your back. If you want to cite the textbook: Achebe, Nwando, Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, Joe Alie, Hassoun Ceesay, Toby Green, Vincent Hiribarren, Ben Kye-Ampadu, History Textbook: West African Senior School Certificate Examination (2018), https: / /oldnaija.com Download WASSCE History Book (PDF) This guide is a free resource.If you would like to reuse the contents of this book, please use the following license:…

Eni Duro by Olamide

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Olamide Adedeji, better known as Olamide, Olamide Baddo and Baddo Sneh, is a Nigerian hip hop artist who rose to fame in 2010. In 2011, Olamide released his debut studio album titled “Rapsodi” under Coded Tunes. He released his next album, YBNL, under his own label YBNL Nation. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Olamide-Eni-Duro-OldNaijacom.mp3 Thank you for listening, kindly like, share, and comment below.

Listen to Call & Anointing by Baba Ara

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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/2023/11/Baba-Ara-The-Call-Anointing-OldNaija.com_.mp3 His notable albums include: Covenant, Sacrament, Je k’aiye…

Aburi Accord: A Peaceful Resolution to the Civil War

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The Aburi Accord (Agreement) was concluded in Aburi, Ghana in 1967 by the Supreme Military Council (federal government delegates) and Eastern Region delegates led by Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the Eastern Region Head. The meeting took place on January 4th and 5th, 1967 and was aimed at finding a way to prevent war in Nigeria. Aburi, a town in the southern Akuapim municipality in southeastern Ghana, was specifically chosen as the venue for the meeting because the safety of the eastern delegates and their leader,…

Creation of the Nigerian Council of Lord Lugard

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Lord Lugard’s Nigerian Council was founded in 1914 following the merger of the Northern and Southern Protectorates. The council of 24 official and 12 unofficial members. The unofficial members were six Europeans, representing trade, shipping, banking, mining and chambers of commerce, and six Africans, including the Sultan of Sokoto, the Alaafin of Oyo, the Emir of Kano, Chief Dogho Numa and several…

Photos From the Nigerian Civil War.

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  Troops from the Nigerian Federal Army marching along a road after routing Biafran troops at Port Harcourt during the Biafran War. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images) A federal soldier swings a hand grenade by its release pin while guarding Ibo women prisoners and their children in Nigeria, during the Biafran War. (Photo by Keystone/Getty…