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THE FIRST NIGERIAN FEMALE DOCTORATE DEGREE HOLDER IN PHILOSOPHY
Igbara-Oke, Ondo State born Prof Sophie Oluwole (originally from Edo state), was the first woman to earn a doctorate degree in Philosophy in Nigeria.
Igbara-Oke, Ondo State born Prof Sophie Oluwole (originally from Edo state), was the first woman to earn a doctorate degree in Philosophy in Nigeria.
She studied History, Geography and Philosophy at UNILAG after which she was employed as an Assistant Lecturer in 1972. She earned her PhD in Philosophy at the University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan.
She taught African Philosophy at UNILAG and focused on the Yoruba school of philosophical thought that discussed the cultural and religious beliefs of Yoruba land. She retired from the department of history of the university 18 years ago.
King Jaja of Opobo was born Mbanaso Okwaraozurumba in Umuduruoha, Amaigbo (present day Imo State) in the year 1821. He was sold into slavery and taken to Bonny Island (present day Rivers state) under circumstances which are far from clear.
He was renamed Jubo Jubogha by his first master, Chief Iganipughuma Allison of Bonny, and later resold to Chief Alali who was the head of the Opubo Manilla Pepple Royal House. It was here that the British who couldn’t pronounce his name called him “Jaja”.
Jaja worked for Chief Alali and ran businesses on the side until he was able to buy his freedom. He was soon recognized as one of the smartest businessmen in the city and became one of the greatest leaders of the head of Anna Pepple house.
The Long juju shrine of Arochukwu
The Ibini Ukpabi popularly called the ‘Long Juju’ was an oracle of the Arochukwu kingdom in modern day Abia state. This oracle was used to settle disputes in the community and punish perpetrators of crimes.
The Ibini Ukpabi popularly called the ‘Long Juju’ was an oracle of the Arochukwu kingdom in modern day Abia state. This oracle was used to settle disputes in the community and punish perpetrators of crimes.
The Long Juju shrine served as a supreme court for the people of the kingdom. There were no appeals, and no one, either through status or wealth could reverse its judgement.
Those on trial would enter the temple complex and wander through it, ready to face the judgment of God.
Those on trial would enter the temple complex and wander through it, ready to face the judgment of God.
God). Those found innocent went back to their relatives.
Those found guilty were instructed to get undressed and leave their clothes at a place known as the ‘hill of rags’ before they disappeared into the tunnel around the hill, never to be seen again.
Those found guilty were instructed to get undressed and leave their clothes at a place known as the ‘hill of rags’ before they disappeared into the tunnel around the hill, never to be seen again.
Iyoba Idia: The 1st Queen Mother of the Great Benin Kingdom.
At the end of the 15th century, the kingdom of Benin was plunged into a state of unrest when Oba Ozolua died. He left two powerful sons who were said to have been born on the same day which meant that there
At the end of the 15th century, the kingdom of Benin was plunged into a state of unrest when Oba Ozolua died. He left two powerful sons who were said to have been born on the same day which meant that there
was a dispute over who would succeed him.
One son, Esigie controlled Benin City, while the other son, Arhuaran, was based in the equally important city of Udo. Neither prince was prepared to yield to the other and soon after, a war ensued.
One son, Esigie controlled Benin City, while the other son, Arhuaran, was based in the equally important city of Udo. Neither prince was prepared to yield to the other and soon after, a war ensued.
The war severely compromised the kingdom of Benin’s status as a regional power.
Exploiting this weakness, the neighboring Igala people sent warriors across the Benue River to seize control of Benin’s northern territories...
Exploiting this weakness, the neighboring Igala people sent warriors across the Benue River to seize control of Benin’s northern territories...
