On January 1, 2025, the Minister of Education, announced the reintegration of History into education curriculum.
History has always struggled for survival in the face of shifting education priorities both before independence and long afterwards.
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On October 13, 1867, riots broke out in Abeokuta in which mission stations, churches, and the homes of Christian converts were ransacked and destroyed in protest of British colonial interference.
This is the story of The Ifole Riots of 1867
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#OnThisDay Nigeria's journey under military rule began. Following the failed coup of Jan. 15, 1966, Aguiyi-Ironsi became the first military head of state. His regime lasted six months.
#OnThisDay rebellious soldiers led by Kaduna Nzeogwu carried out a failed coup against the Nigerian government, killing 22 people, including the Prime Minister, two regional Premiers, and other senior politicians and Army officers.
#OnThisDay, President Jonathan signed the anti-gay bill into law. The law criminalising same-sex marriage and relationships contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison.
#OnThisDay in history, Oba Saliu Adetunji, the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan passed on. Oba Adetunji reigned for nearly six years from March 4, 2016, and was aged 93.
Nana Asma'u was many things:
- Usman dan Fodio’s daughter
- Influential 19th century scholar in W. Africa
- Spoke four different languages
- Produced over 60 works, including poetry
- Started a rural education network for women
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Even before extensive road networks developed, the Nigerian Railway connected vital trade routes across the country..., shaping Nigeria’s socioeconomic landscape from the late 19th century up to independence in 1960.
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On 30th October 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Major General Olufemi Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff.
Below is a list of all Chiefs of Army Staff since 1966, when Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon was first appointed to the role by Maj. Gen. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi.