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The Ilaje–Ijo war of 1998–1999 (Nigeria History)
The Ilaje–Ijo war of 1998–1999 was rooted in long-standing social, political, and economic tensions between the two groups in Ondo State. A major remote factor was the Ijo people’s resentment of being called “tenants” by the Ilaje, which they found degrading given their long residence in the area. The Ijo… Listen ⇢
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The Owo-Benin War and the Legacy of Olowo Oshogboye
During the reign of Olowo Oshogboye, the Oba of Benin was aggressively expanding his empire by capturing territories across the region. At that time, Oshogboye was still a prince and had been sent to Benin to be trained in the royal palace. His mother was an Edo woman, and due to internal… Listen ⇢
Culture Beyond the Mainstream 