The Balogun in Yoruba land The Changing Fortunes of a Military Institution
The Balogun in Yoruba land The Changing Fortunes of a Military Institution

Author: Jimoh, Mufutau Oluwasegun

Publisher: Book Builders

Published: 2016-10-06

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9789211260

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The Balogun institution is part of an elaborate chieftaincy tradition among the Yoruba of south western Nigeria, whose antiquity predates modern times. This book examines histories of origin and significance of the chieftaincy, as well as various contexts of its evolution into a formidable traditional institution in Yoruba land. In doing so, the peculiar traits and experiences of various holders of the title in select Yoruba communities are examined within specific historical contexts, drawing attention to the exploits of heroes and villains in their collective history.

Obasanjo, Nigeria and the World
Obasanjo, Nigeria and the World

Author: John Iliffe

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 184701027X

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Olusegun Obasanjo has been the most important and controversial figure in Nigeria's first 50 years of independence and the most powerful African of his time. John Iliffe examines Olusegun Obasanjo's complex personality and the extreme controversy he arouses among Nigerians, and illustrates the immense demands made on a leader of a state like Nigeria.

Selected Themes in The Study of Religions in Nigeria
Selected Themes in The Study of Religions in Nigeria

Author: S.G.A. Onibere

Publisher: African Books Collective

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9788422977

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This volume presents comprehensive case studies on various topics in Religious Studies. It aims at bringing about the dynamics of change and innovations that characterise the study of religions in contemporary Nigerian society. The work focusses on Biblical Studies, Church History, Islamic Studies and African Traditional Religions.

Yoruba Towns
Yoruba Towns

Author: Akin L. Mabogunje

Publisher:

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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Monograph examining problems of yoruba urbanization in Nigeria - traces the historical development of urban areas and towns and discusses living conditions, the rate of economic development, government policy, sociological aspects, etc. Maps, illustrations, references and statistical tables.