Jacob Festus Adeniyi Ajayi, commonly known as J. F. Ade Ajayi, (26 May 1929 – 9 August 2014) was a Nigerian historian and academician.

He was 3rd Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (1972-1978) During his tenure, several buildings were constructed and improvements

A rare photograph of Colonel Benjamin Adekunle, famously known as “Black Scorpion,” captured in traditional attire.

Date: January 18, 1973

Like the scorpion whose sting can be deadly, Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle’s strategies during the Nigerian Civil War were swift and

Three Great Ijebu men. Awujale Adetona , Olori Adetona chief Adeola odutola the ogbeni Oja and Bishop kale at a function in Ijebu Ode 1969.

Souce (Folarin Coker (1974). The Rt. Reverend Seth Irunsewe Kale) #awujale

Opening of Nigerian Constitutional Conference in London.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of Western Nigeria studying the agenda for the day, beside him is Chief Adeyemi Lawson.

Photo Published: 29th September 1958

Image Credit:IMSVintage

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