The Nupe Invasion of Esanland (1885-1897)

Introduction We begin by stating that apart from the non-availability of source materials incapacitation the zeal of some indigenous historians in the writing of Nigerian experience in the pre-colonial period, the history of Nupe expansionist exploit into Esan with its Socio-Political impact has been one of such neglected themes in Nigeria history today. Another fact … Read more

Nupe People History

NUPE PEOPLE; NIGERIA`S FAMOUS BEADS MAKING PEOPLE IN AFRICA. The Nupe people are called different names by various tribes in Nigeria, the Yoruba people refer to them as Tapa/Takpa, the Hausas call them Nufawa (Plural) or Banufe (Singular). The neighbouring Gbagyi people (Gwari/Gbari) refer to them as Anupeyi. The Nupe people refer themselves as Nupenchizhi … Read more

The First Professor In Nupe Land

PROFESSOR SHEHU BIDA(Marafa Nupe)The First Nupe Professor I. IntroductionProfessor Bida, Shehu (1934); Marafa of Nupe, University Don, Academician per excellence, astute politician, who has created positive precedence of inter-relationship between the rich, the peasants, the old and the young, a man of humanity, love and compassion and above all, God-fearing. II. Early YearsProfessor Shehu Bida … Read more

Joseph Gomwalk Biography, Early Life, Dead, History

Joseph Dechi Gomwalk (13 April 1935 – 15 May 1976 ) was a Nigerian police commissioner and the first Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State after it was formed from part of Northern Region. He was executed due to his connections to Buka Suka Dimka ‘ s attempted coup against Murtala Mohammed’ s government. JOSEPH GOMWALK … Read more