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The ancient Kano city walls were built in order to provide security to the growing population. The foundation for the construction of the wall was laid by Sakri Gijimasu from 1095 – 1134 and was completed in the middle of 14th Century during the reign of Zamnagawa. In the 16th century, the walls were further extended to their present position. The gates are as old as the walls and were used to control movement of people in and out of the city. Though, most of them are largely in ruins. #Historyisourpride

                    Did  you know?? *Gen. Yakubu Gowon together with Alh. Diori Hammani of Niger Republic were the first head of states to attend the Argungu festival in the 1970. Since then the festival has been visited by all presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  *The festival originated in 1934 and it kicked off as a celebration of peace between Sokoto and Kebbi kingdoms when Sultan Dan Mu’azu of Sokoto made a visit to the region. When he became the Sultan, he decided to visit the town of Argungu, in order to resolve the centuries old hostilities between the Sokoto Caliphate and Kebbi Kingdoms. As a result of his irenic stance, the people of Argungu organized a grand fishing festival in his honor on the Argungu River. Hundreds of boys and men dived into the water and the biggest fish caught was presented to Sultan Dan Mu’azu. #Historyisourpride. Join our facebook page@hi...

Jaja of Opobo was a nationalist, merchant prince, successful businessman and founder of Opobo city-state, now a part of Rivers state in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. He was known for his astute business, political and military skills. Brought to Bonny Kingdom as a slave boy, Jaja of Opobo rose through life ranks to rule as a King and stood up to European imperialists when it was necessary. Background Jaja was of Igbo descent and given the name Mbanaso Ukwaraozurumba. His exact date of birth is unknown but is presumed to be around 1821 in Umuduora Amaigbo (present day Orlu region, Imo State), Nigeria. Jaja was sold as a slave at the age of twelve in Bonny and was named Jubo Jubogha by his master and later renamed as Jaja by the British. He grew up learning the Ijaw values and practices of his new home and maximized the limited opportunities as slave to quickly grasp his master’s trade of oil palm, subsequently garnering invaluable business skills and acumen. ...

Fela Kuti , byname of Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti , also called Fela Anikulapo-Kuti , (born October 15, 1938, Abeokuta, Nigeria—died August 2, 1997, Lagos), Nigerian musician and activist who launched a modern style of music called Afro-beat, which fused American blues, jazz , and funk with traditional Yoruba music. #Historyisourpride

        DID YOU KNOW The Dead Sea is not a sea. The Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is actually a salt lake. It has a single source, the Jordan River, and is not connected to the ocean. Its landlocked nature causes the water to evaporate and leave behind massive amounts of salt, making it so dense that people can float on top of it. #Historyisourpride

  One of the strange wonders of Africa is the Giant Blue Eye of Africa found in the Western Sahara Desert in Mauritania. The spectacular structure is a blue circle – like the eye – in the sands of Mauritania and is believed to be around 100 million years old. This bull’s eye in the Sahara has sparked several scientific inquiries and none has been able to unravel the mystery surrounding this spot. Some people describe it as a hole that was formed when God flooded the earth with water in the days of Noah, as recorded in the Holy Bible. While its origin may never be known despite the deluge of scientific inquiries, images of this strange feature, as taken from space by astronauts, continue to intrigue and inspire the world. #Historyisourpride

Zuma Rock is historically served as the protection fort for the Gbagyi people during intertribal wars. Zuma Rock is often described by many as the Gateway to Abuja from Suleja. The first settlers around the rock back in the 15th century were the Zuba and Koro people. The rock was first called Zumwa meaning “the place where Guinea Fowls are caught”. The settlers believed the rock had spirits, organized festivals in honor of the rock, offered sacrifices and worshiped it. Zuma Rock is regarded as the strongest idol, both for its size and strong spirits. Zuma Rock which is about 3.1 kilometers in circumference and stands tall at a height of about 725 meters above the surrounding area is one of the most popular landmarks in Nigeria. Popularly referred to as the Gateway to Abuja, the rock stands at the Northern end of Abuja, on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. At the time FCT was carved out, it was well known that the physical boundary of FCT dissected the Rock, with the larger part falling ...

  Lagos city is Nigeria’s largest city and the most populous city in Africa with a population of over 21 million. The city is known for its liveliness caused by the hustle and struggle of busy residents giving it a commercial vibrancy as well as making it the land of entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Termed as ‘the 7 th fastest growing city in the world’ by Heinrich-Boll Stiftung, Lagos’ economy is diversified in manufacturing, transport, construction, service, wholesale, and retail sectors. The city is home to Africa’s largest and busiest ports and it also accounts for over for over 60 percent of the industrial and commercial ventures of Nigeria. The Economist states that annually Lagos State, home to Lagos City, generates $90 billion dollars in goods and services. The city is a major financial hub and has the highest GDP in the continent. If it were a country, Lagos State economy would be 7 th in Africa, making it bigger than Kenya and Ghana. #HISTORYISOURPRIDE ...

The first railway in Nigeria was opened in 1898 between Lagos and Abeokuta, a distance of 96km. In common with the railways of other British colonies in Africa, the chosen gauge was 3ft 6in (1067mm), and this gauge was used for subsequent expansion. The present day network extends to some 3500km of route and reaches many parts of the country, although given the huge land area coverage is sparse. In the early part of the 21st century lines were very run down and underutilized. Rehabilitation of existing lines and construction of new ones has since taken place, and is ongoing. In 1991 new 277km standard (1435mm) gauge line opened to connect iron ore workings in the Itakpe area with steel works at Ajaokuta. The line was extended a further 275km to the coastal port of Warri in 2013. Passenger traffic on the line commenced in 2019. In 2012, construction began on a new 181km standard gauge line from Lagos to Ibadan. Various delays to its completion have occurred and opening is not expecte...