The ARCHIVIST

Exploring the rich history from the archives through storytelling

Were our parents as silent as we think today, or did the tellers of their stories blur how much they stood up in the face of oppression?

By Samson Toromade

Mojekwu v. Mojekwu: Nigerian women's generational fight for inheritance

By Ayodimeji Ameenat

Customs tried to deprive Nigerian women of inheritance, they fought back

Were our parents as silent as we think today, or did the tellers of their stories blur how much they stood up in the face of oppression?

1993 was already a tough year for Nigeria, then four young men hijacked a plane.

Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Britain went completely sour for two years in the 1980s. Here is the story of what caused the rift.

What can we learn about Nigeria by going back 28 years in the past?

The criteria for becoming a third force candidate changed across Nigeria’s four republics. Here is the story of how the changes happened