paul olaniran
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Unspooling Memories of Queen Cinema in Ibadan The word " Queen Cinema" to those who has no idea of it in the city of Ibadan means road. "Unspooling" is a great word to use in the context of Queen Cinema's history. As the reels of time unspool, memories of Queen Cinema's glorious past come flooding back. For generations of Ibadan residents, the cinema was more than just a place to watch movies, it was a cultural institution, a community hub, and a symbol of the city's rich heritage. In this ...
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Renovations and Maintenance Cocoa House has undergone several renovations to remain a safe and functional building. However, during the most recent renovation, the Oyo State Government ensured to preserve the building's original architectural features and design, completed in 2019. The renovation project, which took over two years to complete, involved strengthening the building's foundation, replacing the roof, and upgrading its electrical and mechanical systems. The front portion of the struc...
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HISTORY OF BODIJA, THE FIRST HOUSING ESTATE IN NIGERIA The first Housing estate in Nigeria was the Bodija Housing Estate, Ibadan. The Ibadan Housing Estate was birthed in 1959 when the regional government decided to increase the number of modern houses available in the city. The Estate was built on a 400-acre of land in the area known as Bodija. At the time, the location of what is now Bodija was the outskirt of the city of Ibadan. All the houses in the Estate had all the basic amenities: ligh...
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Ogunmola Street HISTORY OF BASORUN OGUNMOLA, IBADAN,NIGERIA described as conspiracy. His bed was laced with measles (Igbona). Due to his braveness, when perpetrators of the evil act were identified and people wanted to appeal to them for the cure, Ogunmola rejected the offer and died afterwards. It has been established that Ogunmola’s remains and that of his children (Oshun, Omosa and Ilori) all of whom were also warriors, were buried right in the premises near his shrine, where the family’...
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