Prior to 19th century
- 1472 - Ruy de Sequeira of Portugal names area "Lago de Curamo."
- 1600 - Ashipa becomes Oba.
- 1630. King Ado in power. ...
- 1669 - King Gabaro in power.
- 1704 - King Akinsemoyin in power.
- 1749. Eletu Kekere becomes Oba. ...
- 1775 - Adele Ajosun becomes Oba.
- 1780 - Eshilokun becomes Oba.
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When Southern and Northern Nigeria were amalgamated in 1914, Lagos was made the capital of the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. In 1954 most of the ...
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As the slave trade entered its last, illegal phase in the 19th century, the town of Lagos on West Africa's Bight of Benin became one of the most important ...
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Apr 22, 2024 · The state government centred in Lagos city was shifted to Ikeja in 1976. Additional bridges and feeder roads have also been constructed from the ...
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In the 16th century, the Awori settlement was conquered by the Benin Empire and the island became a Benin war-camp called “Eko” under Oba Orhogba, the Oba of ...
Lagos was the capital of Nigeria from 1914 up to 1991.The city was stripped of its status when theFederal Capital Territory was established at the purpose-built ...