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Nupe Reverend Samuel Johnson wrote in his ‘History of the Yorubas’ that Oduduwa came from outside Yorubaland.¹ Oba Obateru Akinruntan the monarch of Ugbo kingdom in Ondo State stated that Oduduwa was not a Yoruba man.² And Dr. Jacob Abdullahi wrote that even the name Oduduwa is not a Yoruba name.³ If Oduduwa came from … Read more
Kakanda People Kakanda History The Kakanda land known as Muye , was founded as far back as 1480 which is equivalent to 900 A.H in Islamic calendar .The historical origin of the Kakanda is traced to the great grand children of Mallam Mahmud a great warrior , left Egypt for world exploration , eighty ( … Read more
The Nigeria Military Coup Attempt of February 13, 1976. Led By Lt. Col. Buka Suka Dimka Buka Suka Dimka ( ? – May 15, 1976), a Lieutenant Colonel in the Nigerian army ( an officer of the army physical training corps ), led the February 13, 1976 abortive military coup against the government of General … Read more
THE BASSA NGE NUPE PEOPLE by Áma Ndagi Abdullahi The Bassa Nge people are a Nupe people through and through , Any discussion on the origin or history of the Bassa Nge people must start on this premise , namely , that they left Central KinNupe as a Nupe people relatively not long ago . … Read more
The Nupe invasion of Ebiraland in the late nineteenth century was an offshoot of the Fulani Jihad of 1804, spearheaded by Usman Dan Fodio. The spread of the Jihad was a sort of war action. The Sokoto jihadist conquered the Nupe Kingdom, who in turn took it upon themselves to Islamize the Ebira. The Nupe … Read more
Nigeria, a country rich in cultural diversity, boasts a wide array of traditional dresses that reflect the heritage and identity of its various tribes. These traditional attires are not only visually stunning but also hold significant historical and cultural value. In this article, we will explore the top 10 most beautiful traditional dresses in Nigeria, … Read more
Lokoja is a city in Nigeria , It lies at the confluence of the Niger rivers and Benue rivers and is the capital of Kogi State . [2] The Ebira , Bassa Nge , Nupe , Igala are indigenous to the area, other ethnic groups of Nigeria , including the Igbo , Bini / Edo … Read more
Eid Mubarak is a special occasion for Muslims all around the world. It is a time of joy, celebration, and gratitude for the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon us. As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, it is important to remember our loved ones and express our love and gratitude towards them. Our fathers, in … Read more
The true ethnicity of the people of Bida is virtually undecipherable. The present people of Bida are not Fulani, Nupe, Yoruba, Igala, Hausa, Igbira, Kanuri, Arab, etc, etc – they are all these various people combined in one. Bida is a melting pot, to borrow an American epithet, of all these people from all parts … Read more
Today, Nigeria has a total number of more than 40 registered museums and galleries, scattered around every 36 state, most especially in cities like Benin and Calabar in the south, Kaduna and Kano in the north while the popular museums in Lagos where people visit a lot, also add to promote and serve as a … Read more
The Full History Of Easter Celebration Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar and is observed by millions of people around the world. The history of Easter dates back to ancient times and has evolved … Read more
ABSTRACT This paper examined the imperial exploits of Nupe among the Akoko communities of Northeast Yorubaland between 1845 and 1897. The study adopted the narrative and analytical methods of historical research. Data for the study was gathered through primary and secondary sources. These involved oral interviews with some community leaders that were purposively selected. Secondary … Read more