Nigerian history
Inside Gidan Makama: The historic house preserving Kano’s past
Places
September 18, 2026
Inside Gidan Makama: The historic house preserving Kano’s past
Some places tell their history through monuments. Others preserve it in objects locked behind glass. At Gidan Makama, the objects…
Ladi Kwali: The woman behind the disappearing ₦20 note
Naijamade
September 16, 2026
Ladi Kwali: The woman behind the disappearing ₦20 note
Most of us held Ladi Kwali in our hands without knowing her name. Her face sits on the back of…
The traditions behind Oguta Lake: Imo State
Places
September 12, 2026
The traditions behind Oguta Lake: Imo State
There is more to Oguta Lake than what meets the eye. Beyond the boats, fishing and the famous point where…
The Ikom Monoliths: The Mysterious Stone Circles of Cross River
Places
August 21, 2026
The Ikom Monoliths: The Mysterious Stone Circles of Cross River
Somewhere in Cross River, stones have been standing in circles for centuries. But these are not the kind of stones…
The Marshall Caves: Inside Bauchi’s mysterious rock shelters
Places
August 15, 2026
The Marshall Caves: Inside Bauchi’s mysterious rock shelters
If you visit the sandstone cliffs in Yankari National Park, there is a good chance you would not notice anything…
The Dufuna Canoe: The 8,000-year-old treasure hidden in Yobe
Places
August 7, 2026
The Dufuna Canoe: The 8,000-year-old treasure hidden in Yobe
In 1987, Mallam Ya’u was digging a well in Dufuna, Yobe State, looking for water for his cattle when his…
The railway towns that built modern Nigeria
Places
July 24, 2026
The railway towns that built modern Nigeria
Today, it is hard to imagine Nigeria without its highways. Millions of people travel by road every day, while goods…
The mystery beneath Sungbo’s Eredo
Places
July 3, 2026
The mystery beneath Sungbo’s Eredo
When people talk about places worth visiting in Nigeria, the conversation usually revolves around beaches, waterfalls, game reserves or ancient…