BRITISH COLONISATION OF NIGERIAN TERRITORIES
By 1880, the British had been well established along the coast of West Africa and…
By 1880, the British had been well established along the coast of West Africa and…
The Berlin Treaty There were two major events that served as the prelude to the…
The Origin of the Idoma The Idoma are located in the Niger-Benue confluence. The Idoma…
The Itsekiri tradition traces them to the migration of Iginua from Benin during the reign…
The Niger Delta can be divided into sections; these are the Western Delta and the…
The Efik are located in the Eastern Niger Delta within the Cross River area. According…
The origin of the Yoruba tradition The Yoruba are located in the southwest of modern…
The Igala have linked their origin with a divine rulership of the Jukun. However, there…
The Nupe are located at the extreme west of Niger-Benue confluence area of Nigeria. The…
Introduction The Kanuri Empire at its peak spread over an area which is today located…
Introduction The word ‘Hausa’ does not refer to a race; rather, it refers to Hausa-speaking…
Authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. This…
Most West African leaders were very optimistic about their countries’ future at independence. They hoped…
The term ‘Almoravid’ comes from the Arabic word ‘al-Murabit, literally meaning “one who is trying”…
Created by a jihad launched by Usman dan Fodio (also spelt Usman Ibn Fodio, Uthman…
The people of Benin have lived at their inland settlement for many centuries. They speak…
SIMILARITIES The three empires were located close to the Niger River; they developed from the…
Social factors: Despite its acclaimed greatness, Mali Empire declined. Internal disputes resulted to wars within…
Social factors: Mali Empire rose to prominence due to several factors, these include: Commissioning of…
LOCATION Mali Empire developed from the fall of old Ghana Empire in Western Sudan. The…
SOCIAL FACTORS In historical movement, empires and kingdoms usually rose to their peaks and then…
SOCIAL FACTORS Some factors usually work together to lead to the rise or expansion of…
The British led series of military campaigns to enlarge its sphere of influence and expand…
Ahmadu Bello was born in Rabah (in Sokoto State) on the 12th of June 1909….
The Oil Rivers Protectorate was named by the British traders referring to the abundance of…
Lagos was annexed by the British on 6th August, 1861 and was declared a Colony…
The Southern Protectorate was established in 1900. It was administered by a High Commissioner. The…
Sir Frederick Lugard was appointed the High Commissioner of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria in…
Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo popularly called Awo, was born in Ikenne (now in Ogun State) on…
Social Factors: The sack and subjugation of Timbuktu by external forces exposed the misrule of…
Social Factors: The merchants of Songhai Empire worked in partnership. The state also protected the…
LOCATION Songhai Empire was located in West Africa along the Niger River. When it reached…