How the Present Abeokuta Was Founded
HOW THE PRESENT ABEOKUTA WAS FOUNDED Abeokuta, town, capital of Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, around a group of rocky outcroppings that rise above the surrounding wooded savanna. It lies on the main railway...
The Vicissitudes of Ikoyi After the Fall of Onikoyi Adegun
THE VICISSITUDES OF IKOYI The fall of Adegun at the Kanla war left the kingship of Ikoyi vacant. There were two aspirants to the title; Siyenbola, the son of the late Adegun, and Ojo, the son of Adegun’s predecessor. The majority of the people was for Siyenbola,...
The Battle of Pamo
THE BATTLE OF PAMO Alimi the Moslem priest, who was at the head of the foreigners at Ilorin died after the last war and was succeeded by his son Abdulsalami, who became the first King, or Emir, of Ilorin. Ilorin now passes definitely into the hands of the Fulanis as...