History is filled with peculiar and often overlooked events that defy explanation and challenge our understanding of the past. These weird events offer a glimpse into the strange and often unsettling aspects of human behaviour and societal norms. They also
In the olden days, all we had were warriors who fought to protect themselves, their people and territory. The Yoruba kingdom is no exception. They have records of many brave male warriors who, till today, are remembered and celebrated. These top historical
Tems is on top of the world, and Nigerians can't get enough of her! The talented singer just won the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for her hit song "Love Me Jeje", and the congratulations are pouring in. Peter Obi, the
While every Premier League game carries importance, some fixtures have deeper historical significance. Whether it's past battles for titles, fierce local rivalries, or dramatic encounters, here's how history adds extra spice to Saturday's matches. 1. Leicester
Roger Federer emerged triumphant from a historic first meeting with Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup on Tuesday. Defending champions Switzerland sealed a 2-1 victory over six-time winners U.S. which left them bottom of Group B. But the result mattered little
Novak Djokovic, on Sunday, made history by winning his fourth US Open. It was also a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. Djokovic saw off Danil Medvedev in straight sets of 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3. In doing so, he becomes the oldest US Open champion in the Open
Acting president Yemi Osinbajo has renamed the Federal University Oye-Ekiti after late Major-General Adebayo who was buried in Ekiti state on Saturday, May 20. The development was announced by media to the acting president Laolu Akande on his Twitter handle
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has hailed Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, as the most important man in the club's history. Koeman said this while reacting to Messi equaling the Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez's all-time appearance record for the Blaugrana
The Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi, who spoke last weekend at his Ile-Oodua palace in Ile-Ife while receiving the Lagos State president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Solomon Ogbonna, who had as a member accompanied the delegation of African Farmers And Cultural Organisation
Imagine a time when justice was served not in courtrooms with judges and lawyers, but in public squares with executioners and scary devices. It's a bit of a shiver-down-the-spine thought. Across different eras and lands, people came up with some seriously
The currency in Nigeria is called the naira, which is divided into 100 kobo. It was introduced in 1973 when the country switched to a decimalized monetary system. The naira replaced the Nigerian pound, which was previously used when Nigeria was a British colony
If you're planning a vacation soon or dreaming about future adventures, adding a few historical destinations to your bucket list is a must. Travelling is a wonderful way to explore the world, learn new things, and see amazing places. If you're someone who
African leaders and their former colonial powers may be headed for a showdown as calls for slavery reparations gain momentum. The calls for slavery reparations will take center stage at the upcoming African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where
Globally recognized Nigerian singer, Wizkid made history at the 2022 BET Awards alongside his female colleague, Tems. The Awards, which was held on Sunday 26th July 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles saw the superstars win the best collaboration category