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Olofin Orubu

Olofin Orubu is the new name of the then Orubu settlement. Orubu was one of the old settlements (under Igangan-Ijesha) that existed many centuries ago. Very close to Ajumobi, a…

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The 1804 Jihad: Fulanisation or Holy War?

Introduction The 1804 Jihad, Holy War, in the northern part of Nigeria resulted in the creation of the Sokoto Caliphate which became a very significant development in the history of…

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Arochukwu

The Aro, Arochukwu, and the Slave Trade

What is Arochukwu? The word 'Arochukwu' brings confusion, not in its real meaning, but in the context in which it was being used. Arochukwu has geographical, ethnic, and religious meanings.…

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The Alliance System of 1872-1907

Conceptual Clarifications An alliance, according to Wiktionary, is the state of being allied; a union or connection of interest between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and…

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