History of Nigeria

The Fulani ethnic group, found in the northern region of Nigeria, are one of the dominant ethnic groups in Nigeria alongside the Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo groups and like every culture, have customs and traditions that guide them.

Politics during the first republic was quite interesting and fashion was most likely not the discourse or focus at the time. However, decades after, some of the fashion trends from that time continue to wow people.

We take you into the past with some of these iconic images that captured the life and times that many of the new generation did not witness. Our history is our heritage, and it is important to always go back in time to reminisce.

Nigeria has been led by a few great men, and at the side of these extraordinary men who gained the trust of Nigerians are great women who stood by them through campaign runs, political strife, high and low points in Nigeria.

Legit.ng aims to re-tell the story of one of the most powerful Iyalode’s the city of Ibadan ever had. The name Efunsetan Aniwura might ring a bell for elderly ones but youngsters might be oblivious about who she is. Read more.

In certain cultures in Nigeria, one of the things that makes a woman beautiful enough to be taken as a bride is her physique. A lot of emphasis is placed on the size of a woman as that determines if she is befitting or not.