History

Bavaria’s iconic royal castles—Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee, and Linderhof—have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, recognizing their architectural and cultural significance. The decision, announced Saturday during the UNESCO World …

Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola played a controversial and indirect role in the events that led to General Sani Abacha unseating Chief Ernest Shonekan as Nigeria’s interim head of …

Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II was a prominent traditional ruler in Nigeria, serving as the Oba of Lagos from 1965 until his passing in 2003. His reign spanned critical periods in …

The longest cooking marathon by an individual now belongs to Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). “Following a thorough review of all the …

Key dates in the life and career of Italy’s scandal-tainted former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, whose death was announced on Monday. – September 29, 1936: Born in Milan. – 1961: …

On Monday, Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, achieved history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking session by an individual. As of 11:22am …

Introduction Bola Ajibola is a Nigerian legal luminary who made history as the first Minister of Justice in Nigeria. He was appointed to the position in 1979 and served for …

The ancient Egyptians employed a host of exotic ingredients – some apparently imported from as far away as Southeast Asia – to mummify their dead, as revealed by a new …

The UN’s telecoms agency, which chooses either an American or a Russian as its new chief on Thursday, plays a key role in the rules governing radio frequencies, satellites and …

Britain’s pound plunged to an all-time low early on Monday as international investors reacted to plans laid out by the country’s new prime minister and finance minister to slash taxes …