Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar is a retired Army Officer who was born in Kano State in 1949 He was enlisted into the Nigerian Army as a cadet Officer in the late 60s. He was also a lawyer by profession His noteworthy appointments in the Military were, the Military Administrator of Katsina and Kaduna States, he was … Read more
Over the centuries, there have been different myths tied to the celebration of Valentine. Most of these myths originates from Italy. The most commonly accepted history of the celebration of Valentine is the one involving St Valentine of Rome and Emperor Claudius II Gothicus which had a bloody end. EKO HOT BLOG In the … Read more
Those who hail from Edo and Delta may have heard of Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. He was born on 29 September, 1929, in Idoani, Ondo State. He was a medical professor who served from 1979 to 1983 as the civilian governor of the old Bendel State, when the military head of state was President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
South East is predominantly dominated by the Igbo Ethnic group just like the South West is predominated by the Yorubas. Back then In Military rule, Choosing a leader is not the responsibility of the masses but that of the higher Authority. This period was when this Yoruba man, Adekunle Lawal was able to govern Imo … Read more
In Nigerian army, the Chief of Army Staff is the highest position in the Nigerian army. Since the Biafra war ended in 1970, no Igbo army officer was appointed Chief of Army Staff until 2010 Former president Jonathan Goodluck appointed Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, CFR, as the first Igbo officer to be named Chief of … Read more
Ilorin was established to be a town where the Aare-Ona-Kakanfo will lord over The Aare-Ona-Kakanfo was the overall head of the whole Yoruba warriors In the end, the Yoruba lost a major war against the Fulanis. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Meet The Former Slave Who Became The Richest Man And Owned Broad Street on Lagos … Read more
People walked through broad street in the heart of Lagos. But it probably hasn’t occurred to them or heard about the story of the man who was the owner of the land tens of years back. His name is Taiwo Olowo, a man who was famous for his wealth back in the pre-colonial days. YOU … Read more
The juiciest of political positions are those of President, Vice President, Governors, Ministers and Senators. Every position above comes with various privileges. It may be strange to hear that a man actually ruled over 3 different states in Nigeria but it happened. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Meet The Woman Who As A Girl Presented Flowers … Read more
Ovonramwen Nogbaisi (ruled 1888 – 1897). Also called Overami, was the Oba (king) of the Kingdom of Benin up until the British punitive expedition of 1897 His history stays legendary. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Meet The Woman Who Owns Emzor, Multi-Million Naira Pharmaceutical Company Meet The First Alaafin Of Oyo To Ever Spend 50 years … Read more
Rare throwback photos of Nigerian novelist and poet, Chinua Achebe have been revealed. The legendary writer died at the age of 82 in 2013 but left the world with many memories in the many books he wrote. In celebration of his life, some of his rare photos are listed below YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Meet … Read more
Babangida’s ADC, UK Bello, a colonel, was killed in the plot that was foiled later in the day. Other coup leaders were Tony Nyiam, a lt col, and Saliba Mukoro, a major, while Great Ogboru, the APC candidate in the last governorship election in Delta state, was the financier. Nyiam and Mukoro fled the country … Read more
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in 1912 in the town of Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State in northeastern Nigeria. He was a very polite man and originally his father was an employee of the mayor. He studied at the Katsina Teachers Training College from (1928 to 1933), then became a teacher, and principal of … Read more
He started as an athlete Ifeajuna ventured into politics after retiring from track events He was killed after allegedly being accused to be an accessory to murder YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Alajo … Read more
A legendary Nigerian journalist, died after he was killed through a parcel bomb Dele Giwa was popular for exposing corrupt and illegal dealings of the government According to reports, He was killed two days after he had been questioned by officials of the State Security Service (SSS). EKO HOT BLOG Giwa was reportedly killed after … Read more
From Anini to Shina Rambo, Nigerians have suffered in the hands of notorious armed They ended badly as they lived their lives on the fast lane Oyenusi smiled to his death EKO HOT BLOG Oyenusi, was a notorious armed robber who terrorized the people of Lagos and other neighboring cities in the 1970s. Ishola Oyenusi … Read more
The University of Ibadan was founded on its own site History wise, the institution is one of the richest 7 Facts about University of Ibadan are highlighted below EkO HOT BLOG 1. University of Ibadan Started as Yaba College, Lagos The University of Ibadan has her origins in Yaba College (now YabaTech), founded in 1932 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG The Igbos are the people of an ethnic group native to southeastern Nigeria. In ancient times, rules and beliefs were adapted to keep the sanity of the land and not incur the wrath of the gods. Most of these beliefs were born out of fear of the unknown. Even though they are … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG According to transcribed Oral tradition, Queen Luwoo was the 21st ruler of Ife — a pioneer way ahead of her time. Though she was once the most paramount sovereign of Yoruba land, history has not been kind to her legacy. Ilè-Ifẹ̀ is a town in Osun state seen as the cradle and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG From the 16th Century till its abolition in 1886, the coastal town of Badagry, now a part of Lagos State, was the final point of departure for indigenes who were sold into slavery. Decades ago, millions from the hinterland were bundled into ships and delivered to traders in European and American markets. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG This event took place at a Dunbar creek on St. Simons Island, Glynn Country Georgia. It was the setting of a mass suicide in 1803 by captive Igbo people, who refused to summit to slavery in the United States. During their voyage the Igbos slaves rose up in rebellion, taking control of … Read more