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Result of June 12 1993 election

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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

This building is somewhere in LAGOS, drop the exact location if you know there..

23/05/2025

The Five Great Yoruba Wars and Lessons learnt:

The Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria endured a century of wars in the 1800s that shaped their history and instilled a deep respect for peace. Here’s a quick summary of some important wars

1️⃣ Owu War (1821–1828): Owu-Ipole faced a coalition of Oyo, Ijebu, and Ife over trade disputes and power struggles. After a brutal siege, Owu was destroyed, its people scattered to places like Abeokuta. Lesson: Internal division can lead to catastrophic loss, pushing Yoruba to seek unity.

2️⃣ Osogbo (Jalumi) War (1840): Ibadan defeated a Fulani invasion from Ilorin at Osogbo, protecting Yorubaland from northern conquest. This victory showcased Yoruba resilience but highlighted the need for alliances against external threats. Lesson: Strength lies in collective defense, not reckless battles.

3️⃣ Ibadan-Ijebu War (1877): Tensions over trade routes led Ibadan to attack Ijebu, but the conflict ended in a stalemate. It set the stage for broader wars, showing the cost of economic rivalries. Lesson: Trade disputes can escalate, requiring diplomacy over swords.

4️⃣ Egba-Ijebu War (Owiwi war 1832–1834): The Egba, newly settled in Abeokuta, clashed with Ijebu over territory and trade. The Egba’s victory strengthened their position but deepened inter-Yoruba rivalries. Lesson: New settlements need negotiation to avoid conflict with neighbors.

5️⃣ Kiriji War (1877–1893): The longest Yoruba civil war saw Ibadan’s quest for centralized rule clash with the Ekiti-Parapo’s fight for autonomy. Cannons roared, spies thrived, and a 1886 peace treaty ended the stalemate, with Peregun trees planted for unity. Lesson: Prolonged wars drain all sides, making peace treaties vital.

Why Yoruba Are Cautious About War: These wars—marked by destruction, displacement, and up to 400,000 fighters in Kiriji alone—taught the Yoruba the high cost of conflict.

The fall of Owu, the stalemate of Kiriji, and the strain of other wars led to a culture valuing di

23/05/2025

Haastrup of Ilesa should gather here!!!!!

Oba Fredrick Kumokun Adedeji Haastrup, Ajimoko 1, was the 34th Owa of Ijesha land. He was from the Bilaro royal families of Ilesha.

History has it that he was captured by the Ilorins at the age of 14 c.1820s-30s and was sold into Slavery, He was transferred from one slave market to another, finally reaching the coast where he was put on a slave ship chained to other slaves, fortunately, the ship was intercepted by the British Man O' war marines who diverted the slave ship to Sierra Leone.

In Sierra Leone, the young Kumokun met a CMS missionary by name Niels Christian Haastrup, who took a liking in him, Kumokun became his ward and was later Baptized taking the name Fredrick Haastrup. After nearly three decades, he returned home first arriving in Lagos and later in Ijeṣaland to re-establish contact with his Ijeṣa royalty. In Lagos, he acquired large tracts of property which became known as Igbó Obį Haastrup, contracted to the present day Igbobį, at Ibeju Lekki where he cultivated Kola-nuts on a commercial scale. His business interests meant he often took ship up and down the waterways trading in dry fish and other commodities. On one of these journeys, he was instrumental in steering the vessel to safety. He described himself as steering the ship in the manner of a caucasian: Ajimọkọ bi oyinbo.

He became popular in Ijéṣaland during the Kiriji wars when he was a member of the Ekiti parapo solidarity group in Lagos. The organization supplied arms to Ijeṣa warriors who were at war with Ibadan. He was later pivotal in advising the Owá (King) during peace negotiations with the British and Ibadan that brokered the end of hostilities.

In April 1896, when he was well into his seventies, Frederick Kúmókụn Haastrup became the Owá Obokun of Ijeṣaland and took the title Ajimọkọ I (derived from his nickname: 'Ajimọkọ bi Oyinbo'), though he was the first Christian Ọba of Yoruba land. He died on September 1, 1901.

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23/05/2025

Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle – The Black Scorpion of the Nigerian Civil War

Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle, famously known as ‘The Black Scorpion,’ was one of the most fearless and strategic commanders during the Nigerian Civil War. His 3rd Marine Commando Division played a major role in capturing key Biafran territories. His bold tactics and charisma made him a legend.

23/05/2025

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Meet PROFESSOR OLADELE ADEBAYO AJOSE, The First Vice Chancellor of OAU (1962 - 1966)

Oladele Adebayo Ajose (1907-1978) was a Lagos Prince and Vice Chancellor of the Univeristy of Ife now OAU, Born into the Royal House of Oba Ologunkutere of Lagos, He was educated at King's College before studying Medicine at the University of Glasgow in 1927. He graduated MB, ChB in 1932, took the Diploma of Public Health in 1935, and returned to Nigeria in 1936. He was awarded an MD in 1939.

He worked in Lagos from 1936 as an assistant Medical Officer of Health and then as a MOH, and he was a lecturer and an examiner in public health and forensic medicine at the Yaba Medical School.

He became the first vice chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (then University of Ife) in 1962 when the university started with 244 students only, and his tenure ended in 1966. The AJOSE lecture theatre located at the Faculty of Agriculture Obafemi Awolowo University was named after PROFESSOR OLADELE ADEBAYO AJOSE

Professor OLADELE ADEBAYO AJOSE was a Lagos prince born into the Royal House of Oba Ologun Kutere on 21 September 1907.

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23/05/2025

"I AM NOT DEAD YET." THE TRIAL AND EX*****ON OF COL.VICTOR BANJO. 25TH SEPTEMBER 1967.

Victor Banjo was executed by firing squad by the regime of Col. Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, on trumped up charges of planning a coup against the government of Biafra, on September 22nd, 1967.

Victor Banjo was among officers arrested by the government of Aguiyi Ironsi after the coup of January 15th 1966, that led to the deaths of the then Prime Minister, Tafawa Balewa, Sardauna of Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello, the then Finance Minister, Sir Okotie Eboh, and a number of civilians and military officers.

Banjo denied he ever was knowledgeable of the coup, and many of the coup plotters attested to the fact that he was not one of them. But Ironsi left him in the gulag, and Yakubu Gowon, who succeeded Ironsi, refused to heed the numerous letters of appeal Banjo wrote him from prison to be released.

Banjo was imprisoned in Ikot Epene in Eastern Nigeria. When the whole brouhaha between Ojukwu and Gowon over the secession question began, Ojukwu released all officers who planned the coup and had been imprisoned in the East. They all joined the Biafran rank - including Banjo. Banjo, as a Yoruba, was at first reluctant to work with Ojukwu. But Ojukwu urged him to join his government.

At that time, the Nigerian crisis was mainly between the Igbos and the Hausas. The Igbos had accused the Hausas of carrying out genocide on their people in Northern Nigeria. The Hausas claimed the 1966 coup was an Igbo coup targeted at killing their Sardauna and other key Hausa leaders. The country was boiling. Killings were being carried out every day in every part of the country. The Igbos felt vulnerable and were returning in droves to the East.

Ojukwu was muting with the idea of secession. Banjo advised that he delayed announcing it. Ojukwu announced the secession of the nation of Biafra on the 31st May, 1967. Civil War had broken forth in Nigeria.

The mid West, now Delta and Edo States, at first took a middle posi

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