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02/09/2025

"I came from a wealthy family, but I did not inherit any money from my father, I built everything from scratch. All the assets he left I gave to charity" – Richest black man, Aliko Dangote reveals

02/09/2025

Nelson Mandela’s 1990 Visit to Nigeria: A Symbol of African Brotherhood

In May 1990, three months after his release from 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela embarked on his first international tour. Among his earliest stops was Nigeria, a country that had long championed the struggle against apartheid. His visit was more than ceremonial—it was a profound gesture of gratitude and solidarity, highlighting the deep bond between South Africa and Nigeria during one of Africa’s most defining struggles.

Nigeria’s Role in the Anti-Apartheid Struggle

For decades, Nigeria had been at the forefront of Africa’s resistance to apartheid. Successive governments in Lagos gave unwavering support to the African National Congress (ANC), offering financial assistance, lobbying within the United Nations and the Commonwealth, and providing scholarships to South African students in exile. The establishment of the National Committee Against Apartheid mobilized state and civil society resources, ensuring the apartheid regime faced sustained diplomatic and economic pressure.

Mandela’s Message of Gratitude

During his Nigerian visit in May 1990, Mandela publicly acknowledged Nigeria’s sacrifices. He expressed his appreciation for the country’s consistent backing at a time when many freedom fighters were isolated. To Mandela, Nigeria’s role was not only political—it was an act of brotherhood that gave strength and hope to millions of South Africans yearning for freedom.

Symbol of African Unity

Mandela’s reception in Lagos drew massive crowds and carried enormous symbolic weight. The scenes of Nigerians thronging the streets to welcome him spoke of more than admiration—they reflected Africa’s shared determination to defeat injustice. The visit reinforced the principle of “African brotherhood,” the conviction that the liberation of one nation was inseparable from the freedom and dignity of all African peoples.

Historical Significance

Mandela’s 1990 visit to Nigeria remains a landmar

01/09/2025

Kabiyesi Dancing with Olori Ladun at Lagos Country Club, 1987

In 1987, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, the Ooni of Ife, was photographed dancing with Olori Ladun at the Lagos Country Club. Oba Sijuwade, who reigned from 1980 until his passing in 2015, was widely respected as the 50th Ooni of Ife and a foremost custodian of Yoruba tradition. Beyond his public role, he valued family life, often sharing memorable moments with his wives and children. This photograph captures not only his elegance and charisma but also a glimpse of the personal warmth that complemented his revered status as a traditional ruler.

Photo Credit: officialobasijuwade

01/09/2025

Amazing Throwback Photo of Pasuma and Kcee

This rare throwback captures two celebrated figures in Nigerian music—Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee. Pasuma, often called the “Oganla of Fuji,” is one of the most influential Fuji musicians of his generation, credited with blending traditional Fuji with modern sounds to reach younger audiences. Kcee, on the other hand, rose from his early days with the Hip Hop duo Kc Presh to becoming a successful solo artist and hitmaker in the Afrobeats scene. This photograph highlights an era when both artists were steadily building their legacies in the Nigerian music industry.

01/09/2025

Dangote built his Empire from a loan but paid it back fast.
In 1977, he borrowed around $3,000 (or 500,000 Naira) from an uncle to kickstart his trading business and paid it back before the agreed time.

Moral lesson, borrowing is good when you can manage it very well and focus on your goal as a trader

12/06/2025

Result of June 12 1993 election

12/06/2025

Chief MKO Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election; Major-General Abdulkareem Adisa; General Sani Abacha, then Defence Minister; and Sir Michael Otedola, Governor of Lagos State, during a visit to Abacha in September 1993.

This visit came shortly after General Ibrahim Babangida handed over power to the Interim National Government led by Chief Ernest Shonekan.

With Abacha widely seen as the real power behind the scenes, Abiola and his allies hoped to persuade him to support the restoration of Abiola’s annulled mandate and rescue the Third Republic from total collapse.

12/06/2025

As an Ile-Ife Indigene, Here Are Things You Should Know About Your City 🏛️

Did you know that in the long history of the Ooni dynasty, *only one woman* has ever ruled as the Ooni of Ife?

Meet Queen Lúwo Gbàgìdá — the 21st Ooni of Ife, and the first and only female Ooni in recorded Yoruba history. Her reign, believed to be around the 10th or 11th century, stands out in Yoruba tradition.

A Quick Glance at Her Legacy:

- She was a descendant of Ooni Otaataa and hailed from the Owode compound in Okerewe.
- Her son, Adekola Telu, became the first Oluwo of Iwo.
- Known for her elegance and strict discipline, she beautified Ife with decorated pavements known as apaadi Lúwo — which also served as punishment for wrongdoers.
- Her rule was strong and authoritative, which eventually led the council of elders to decide against female succession to the throne.

Queen Lúwo’s story is not just history — it’s a testament to the power and legacy of women in Yoruba tradition.

Let’s keep our heritage alive. ✊🏾👑

12/06/2025

Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, born on August 24, 1937, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, was a prominent businessman, publisher, philanthropist, and politician. Nicknamed "M.K.O.," Abiola rose from humble beginnings—his name Kashimawo ("Let us wait and see") was given because previous siblings had died in infancy, and his survival was uncertain.

He won a scholarship to study at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, graduating with a first-class degree in Accounting. After returning to Nigeria, he worked with multinational companies like ITT Corporation, rising to Vice President of ITT Africa. He also built a vast business empire through Concord Press, Summit Oil, and Abiola Farms, among others. Abiola was a renowned philanthropist who funded education, healthcare, and infrastructure across Nigeria and Africa.

In 1993, he contested the presidency under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The election, held on June 12, is widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest. Abiola was presumed to have won by a wide margin. However, the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida annulled the results, triggering national outrage and protests. In 1994, after declaring himself president, Abiola was arrested by General Sani Abacha's regime and detained without trial.

Abiola spent four years in solitary confinement. He died in custody under suspicious circumstances on July 7, 1998, the day he was scheduled to be released, just weeks after Abacha's own death. His death prompted global condemnation.

In 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari posthumously awarded him the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR)—Nigeria's highest honor—and declared June 12 as Nigeria’s official Democracy Day.

Legacy
M.K.O. Abiola is remembered as a symbol of democracy, sacrifice, and national unity. His campaign slogan, “Hope '93”, still resonates as a powerful emblem of Nigeria’s democratic struggle.

12/06/2025

IF YOU CAN'T STAND HEARING YORUBA PEOPLE SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE, HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

1. Leave Yoruba regions and go back to your own.

2. Stay away from Yoruba content on Instagram, TikTok, and all social media.

3. Get a life and stop obsessing over Yoruba people. Focus on your own language, tribe, and region instead.

4. Educate yourself on cultural diversity and respect for languages different from your own.

5. Challenge your biases and prejudices through self-reflection and education.

6. Engage in meaningful conversations with Yoruba people to understand their culture and language better.

7. Embrace diversity and celebrate the richness it brings to society.

8. Remember that language is a fundamental aspect of identity and deserves to be respected.

9. Seek opportunities to learn about and appreciate different cultures rather than avoiding them.

10. Consider the impact of your words and actions on others, and strive to promote harmony and understanding in diverse communities.

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12/06/2025

Names and faces of treachery: Meet the Judases of June 12 who betrayed MKO Abiola.

General Ibrahim Babangida
Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan
Babagana Kingibe
Tony Anenih
Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo
Lt-General Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (retd)
Chief Ebenezer Babatope (served in the Abacha cabinet)
Olu Onagoruwa (served in the Abacha cabinet)
Lateef Jakande (served in the Abacha cabinet)
Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu
AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao
Lateef Shofolahan (Allegedly involved in Kudirat's murder)
Uche Chukwumerije (even asked Abacha to sign a decree outlawing the mention of ‘June 12’ in public places)
Chief Tom Ikimi
Prof Walter Ofonagoro

Source: Sahara Reporters.

25/05/2025

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