The Sokoto Caliphate
The Sokoto Caliphate was established in 1805. It was the largest state in West Africa during the 19th Century that stayed for about one hundred years and bequeathed a number…
Evolution of States in Hausa Land
The Hausa land lies in the northern part of Nigeria, which now includes states like Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara, among others. This part enjoys low rainfall in contrast with that…
The Benin Kingdom in the 19th Century
Written by Omolewa Taiwo, student of History and International Studies, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. Oba Ewuare the Great The kingdom reached its greatest power and size under…
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Al-Kanemi, an Opportunist or a Tactical Political Usurper?
Who was Al-Kanemi? Muhammed Al-Kanemi was a Muslim scholar, a warrior, and religious and secular leader who transformed the political arrangement of the Kanem –Borno Empire in the 19th century.…
History
Sources of Writing History Explained
History as a Discipline History is simply the study of the past to know the present and determine the future. It is an unending dialogue in human society. The essence…
Corona Viirus
Moving Ahead Post Corona Virus Pandemic in Nigeria: Impact and Prospects of Covid-19 on the Economy
Corona Virus Pandemic (Covid-19), after the Spanish flu of 1918, Hongkong flu, and Asian flu of 1957, is the fourth pandemic influenza to have ravaged the world. Covid-19 It originated…