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Taking you through life in Colonial Nigeria that cuts across societal and associational life, historic architecture, education, politics &c.
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Introduction 101 - Vol. I

Conversations with The Facade NigeriaMar 30, 2020

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Legislative Council, 1919

Legislative Council, 1919

Legislative Council Series In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 14th of May, 1919 held at Government House, Lagos at 3 o'clock in the afternoon includes attendance by H. H. The Acting Administrator, Liuetenant-Colonel H. C. Moorhouse C. M. G., D. S. O.; The Honorable Acting Secretary, Southern Provinces and Colony, E. D. Simpson; The Hons. Samuel Herbert Pearse, Eric Olawolu FitzWilliam Moore &c. Proceedings of the meeting include Oaths taken by Ernest Gardiner Smith, on appointment as Acting Legal Adviser, Southern Provinces and Colony, and Felix Eustace Knapp, on appointment as Acting Commissioner of Lands; Papers laid include No. 7 of 1919 - Annual Report by the Police Magistrates, Lagos and Calabar for the year 1918, Eric Moore putting forward the questions of the Annual Report of King's College and Expropriation of lands at Ikoyi and his response to the bill on the Ordinance to make provisions for the appointment of the Lagos Town Council and to empower the council to levy rates for Township purposes, which the Hon. Gentleman responded and argued putting forward and in context the previous discussions that had been had at Council Meetings in regards to representation by Natives at the Lagos Town Council and for larger representation at this point that it had been agreed to have 3 individuals represent the people at the Town Council.
Nov 25, 202337:35
Legislative Council, 1892

Legislative Council, 1892

Legislative Council Series In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 27th of February, 1892 held at Government House, Lagos at 4 o'clock in the afternoon includes attendance by H. E. The Deputy Governor; His Honor the Chief Justice, John Smalman Smith, Treasurer, Hon. H. M. B. Griffith; Charles Joseph George, James Johnson &c. Proceedings of the meeting include Mr. J. W. Lee's petition for salary increment which was approved at £10 per annum, the expansion of Ikoyi Cemetery which cost the government £125 and was voted by council, the despatch of the Secretary on the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale and the vote of sympathy and condolence with Her Majesty unanimously voted by Council. The procceding of the meeting was recorded by the Clerk of Council, E. A. Lovell.
Nov 11, 202313:57
Legislative Council, 1903

Legislative Council, 1903

Legislative Council Series In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 2nd of March, 1903 held at Government House, Lagos which includes attendance H. E. The Governor, Sir William MacGregor, K. C. M. G., C.B.; His Honor the Chief Justice, William Nicoll, Hons. Charles Joseph George, Dr. Obadiah Johnson, Christopher Alexander Sapara Williams, C. Tambaci &c. Votes passed include: Pensions and Gratuities, Colonial Secretary's Office, Interior Department, Printing Office &c. The procceding of the meeting was recorded by the Clerk of Council, Simon Isidro de Souza.
Oct 21, 202320:43
Legislative Council, 1930

Legislative Council, 1930

Legislative Council Series In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 23rd of June, 1930 held at Council Chamber, Lagos at 10 o'clock in the morning includes attendance by H. E. The Governor, Sir Graeme Thomson G. C. M. G., K. C. B.; The First Lagos Member, Dr. Crispin Curtis Adeniyi Jones; The member representing the Niger African Trade, The Honorable Mr. S. C. Obianwu; The Acting Chief Secretary to the Governemnt, The Honorable Mr. A. C. M. Burns, C. M. G., The Acting Liuetenant-Governor, Southern Provinces, His Honor Captain W. Buchanan Smith, C. M. G., M. C.; The Acting Liuetenant Governor, Northern Provinces, His Honor, Mr. G. S. Browne; The Acting Secretary for Native Affairs, The Honorable Mr. A. E. F. Murray; The Member for the Egba Division, The Honorable Mr. Samuel Herbert Pearse; The Member for the Rivers Division, The Honorable Mr. Mark Pepple Jaja &c. Proceedings of the meeting include Oaths taken by The Honorable the Attorney General, the Honorable the Acting Treasurer, The Honorable the Acting Sceretary, The Honorable the Commercial Member for Port Harcourt (Provisional) &c; Bills passed include, The Criminal Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 1930 and The European Officers' Pensions (Amendment) Ordinance, 1930; Motions include, £100 contribution towards Sir Patrick Manson to be established in london, £1 per week for life to the widow of John Glentworth, Foreman Fitter of the Public Works Department &c. Questions were raised by Honorable Members including Dr. Crispin Curtis Adeniyi Jones, the First Member for Lagos as well as J. F. Winter, the Provisional Commercial Member for Lagos &c. NB: The Administrator of the Colony was The Honorable Major W. Birrell-Gray and not Sir Kitoyi Ajasa as mentioned in the course of this episode. Sir Kitoyi Ajasa was the Member for the Colony Division.
Oct 07, 202357:28
Sir Bernard Bourdillon Address, Part 2

Sir Bernard Bourdillon Address, Part 2

On the 17th of March, 1941, Sir Bernard Henry Bourdillon addressed the Legislative Council in Lagos, Nigeria as regards the progress of the Colony as well as estimates for the years 1942, 1941, and 1940 and an update on war efforts from Nigeria. Sir Bernard Bourdillon also mentioned to the council that all efforts to make Nigeria self-supporting made useful progress, as produces like Sugar, Groundnuts, Tin, Cocoa, Starch, etc. saw increased production and some industries could export a certain percentage of some of these products to other West African Colonies like the Gambia, Gold Coast and Sierra Leone.

There was also an increase in activities in the Public Works Department while the Education Department saw a reduction in European schoolmasters or tutors and were left with exceptional African tutors who stepped into the role of these absent staff and kept the high standard of education. The war on the other hand didn't affect the newly constituted Labour Inspectorate. The war also resulted in the creation of the Information Office which served as a Public Relations Office alongside the public press, including providing the public with information on activities by the Government as well as regular war news.

In his final note, Sir Bernard Henry Bourdillon spoke of his meeting with General Charles de Gaulle, General de Larminat, and Colonel Leclerc, as well as other adherents to General de Gaulle in Lagos and his appreciation of the United States of America's material aid.

In this episode, we conclude the lengthy speech given by the Governor General.

Let us know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.
Jul 29, 202319:38
Sir Bernard Bourdillon Address, Part 1

Sir Bernard Bourdillon Address, Part 1

On the 17th of March, 1941, Sir Bernard Henry Bourdillon addressed the Legislative Council in Lagos, Nigeria as regards the progress of the Colony as well as estimates for the years 1942, 1941, and 1940 and an update on war efforts from Nigeria. Sir Bernard Bourdillon also mentioned to the council that the departments of Marine and Ports were merged most importantly to cut costs as the war was having adverse negative effects in certain areas affecting Nigeria. Another department affected by the ongoing war at that point was the Railway Department, which was in fact incapable of meeting its very high capital charges and at in making full contributions to the Renewals Fund. Contributions to the war efforts from the North were heavy and traditional rulers always gave a percentage from their salary and taxation had been exceptionally prompt.


In this episode, we delve into the lengthy speech given by the Governor himself which we broke into two parts.


Let us know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.

Jul 22, 202333:13
Legislative Council, 1893

Legislative Council, 1893

Legislative Council Series In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 9th and 14th of October, 1893 held at Government House, Lagos which includes attendance of H. E. The Acting Governor, Sir George Chardin Denton, K. C. M. G., C.B.; His Honor the Acting Chief Justice, E. H. Richards, Hons. Charles Joseph George, Rev. James Johnson; Treasurer H. M. B. Griffith, T. Welsh &c. Discussions included John Augustus Otonba Payne's Almanack and distribution amongst members, Rev. James Johnson's remarks on the Constabulary, Estimates for 1904, creation of the new post: Surveyor of Crown Lands which Herbert Macaulay was to occupy upon return from qualifying as a Civil Engineer in England and his annual fee, Inspector of Schools office rent &c.
Jul 08, 202324:54
Ordinances, 1887

Ordinances, 1887

In this episode of the new Legislative Council series, we take on the ordinances that were passed in the Legislative Council of the Colony of Lagos under Frederick Evans (Acting Administrator) and Cornelius Alfred Moloney (Governor). The Ordinances include the Education Ordinance, Constabulary of the Colony of Lagos, Preservation of Fire in the Town of Lagos, Doombuyah and Beah Jack Detention &c.


We are also taking you through the details of the Education Ordinance and giving a proper breakdown of the Rules of the Board of Education that guided schools in Lagos Colony.

Jun 17, 202301:13:21
Legislative Council, 1888

Legislative Council, 1888

Legislative Council Series In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 15th of June and 25th June, 1888 held at Government House, Lagos which includes attendance H. E. The Governor, Sir Alfred Moloney, C. M. G.; His Honor the Colonial Secretary, Captain Denton, Hons. Mr. Justice Richards, Acting Judge; Oliver Smith, M. A., B. L., Queen's Advocate; E. G. Woolhouse, Collector and Treasurer; Rev. James Johnson; and Charles Joseph George &c. Papers laid includeSupplementary Estimates, Confirmation of Ordinance No. 1 of 1888, Allowance of Pension to Prince Oyekan agreed by the Right. Hon. the Secretary of State; the supplementary Supply Bill, Stamp Duty Bill etc.
Jun 03, 202309:40
People: Part III

People: Part III

In this third episode we take on weddings from 1941 & 1942 respectively.
Nov 25, 202252:51
People: Part II

People: Part II

In this episode of the new series, we’re chronicling five interesting weddings in the years 1896 and 1938.
Oct 28, 202258:47
People: Part I

People: Part I

At The Facade Nigeria, one of our aims is to highlight individuals from Colonial Lagos and on our Instagram (instagram.com/thefacadenigeria) we took on a series in October 2021 on Memorials which highlighted sorrowful yet sometimes joyful in the hope of resurrection, words by family members in remembrance of their loved ones that had departed this life.

In this new series, we are exploring more individuals and also giving a background to their life on earth and as people of Colonial Lagos.

In this episode, we ventured on the lives of Anna Sophia Williams, Emily Blaize, Cornelius Bartholomew Moore, Richard Zacchaeus Bailey, G. J. Cole & Daniel Akitoye.

Don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends :). See you on our next episode!

Sep 30, 202237:03
Weekly News 11

Weekly News 11

Episode "Eleven" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 15, 1921.
Sep 25, 202207:31
Our Day, 1915.

Our Day, 1915.

Our Day celebrations from across three cities in Nigeria. The events at Warri, on the 21st October 1915 featured a Grand Regatta and seven Races; at Lagos Lagos which was held at the Racecourse on the 21st October, 1915 as well as a Grand Concert at the Glover Hall in the evening at Nine o'clock and Abeokuta; which was held at the Racecourse, Abeokuta and the Ake Court Hall on Thursday, the 21st of October, 1915.

NB: Three cities in Nigeria, not Lagos.
Oct 21, 202114:12
Weekly News, October 1921

Weekly News, October 1921

Episode "Thirty-Two" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated October 7 - 28, 1921.
Oct 19, 202127:42
Wedding: Gertrude Ọlájùmọ̀kẹ́ Ẹdun & Ọláyímiká / Oláyínká Alákijà Esq.

Wedding: Gertrude Ọlájùmọ̀kẹ́ Ẹdun & Ọláyímiká / Oláyínká Alákijà Esq.

The Grand Wedding of Miss Gertrude Ọlájùmọ̀kẹ́ Ẹdun & Mr. Ọláyímiká / Oláyínká on the 11th of October, 1921 which was solemnized at the Wesleyan Trinity Chapel, Tinubu Square, attended by a large crowd of people across the Colony including Henry & Mrs. Carr, Hon. Kitoyi, Mrs. & Miss Ajasa, Dr. O. & Mrs. Obasa, S. J. Sawyerr Esq. &c.
Oct 14, 202112:19
In Memoriam: Venerable Archdeacon Nathaniel Johnson & Emily B. Wood

In Memoriam: Venerable Archdeacon Nathaniel Johnson & Emily B. Wood

Obituary details of Ven. Archdeacon N. Johnson of Saint Paul's Breadfruit Church and Emily B. Wood, the widow (at the time) of Rev. J. B. Wood of Ake, Abeokuta. Nathaniel Johnson exchanged mortality for immortality on the 15th of August, while Emily B. Wood on the 24th of September, both 1921.
Sep 25, 202110:38
Weekly News, September 1921

Weekly News, September 1921

Episode "Thirty-One" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated September 2 - 30, 1921.
Sep 11, 202143:41
Weekly News 30

Weekly News 30

Episode "Thirty" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 26, 1921.
Sep 01, 202106:53
Weekly News 29

Weekly News 29

Episode "Twenty-Nine" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 19, 1921.
Sep 01, 202110:47
Weekly News 28

Weekly News 28

Episode "Twenty-Eight" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 12, 1921.
Aug 13, 202103:41
Weekly News 27

Weekly News 27

Episode "Twenty-Seven" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 5, 1921.
Aug 07, 202105:04
Weekly News 26

Weekly News 26

Episode "Twenty-Six" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 29, 1921.
Aug 07, 202104:12
Weekly News 25

Weekly News 25

Episode "Twenty-Five" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 22, 1921.
Aug 07, 202105:18
Weekly News 24

Weekly News 24

Episode "Twenty-Four" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 15, 1921.
Aug 07, 202105:50
Weekly News 23

Weekly News 23

Episode "Twenty-Three" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 8, 1921.
Aug 07, 202104:02
Consecration of the Shitta-Bey Mosque

Consecration of the Shitta-Bey Mosque

The consecration of the Shitta-Bey Mosque took place on the 5th of July, 1894 in the presence of Sir. Gilbert T. Carter, the Governor; Mr. John Augustus Otonba Payne, Mr. J. S. Adelabu Leigh, Mr. Richard Beale Blaize of R. B. Blaize Stores, Marina; Oba Oyekan I, Captain J. P. L. Davies of Wood House, Broad Street; and Edward Wilmot Blyden amongst other individuals.
Jul 05, 202106:13
Weekly News 22

Weekly News 22

Episode "Twenty-Two" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 1, 1921.
Jul 02, 202107:41
Weekly News 21

Weekly News 21

Episode "Twenty-One" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 24, 1921.
Jun 25, 202113:22
Weekly News 20

Weekly News 20

Episode "Twenty" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 17, 1921.
Jun 18, 202114:49
Weekly News 19

Weekly News 19

Episode "Nineteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 10, 1921.
Jun 12, 202106:23
Weekly News 18

Weekly News 18

Episode "Eighteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 3, 1921.
Jun 11, 202110:01
Weekly News 17

Weekly News 17

Episode "Seventeen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 27, 1921.
May 28, 202105:37
Weekly News 16

Weekly News 16

Episode "Sixteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 20, 1921.
May 21, 202113:46
World War One Meeting at the Glover Memorial Hall

World War One Meeting at the Glover Memorial Hall

Meeting held at the Town Hall, Glover Memorial Hall in regards to maintaining peace in the Town of Lagos in case of emergency as a result of the breakout of the First World War.
May 18, 202103:45
Our Day Advert, 1917

Our Day Advert, 1917

Details of Adverts of "Our Day" celebrations in 1917.
May 16, 202108:28
Weekly News 15

Weekly News 15

Episode "Fifteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 13, 1921.
May 14, 202106:10
High Festival of Saint John's Lodge.

High Festival of Saint John's Lodge.

On the 24th of June, 1907, at 5 o'clock, the Brothers of St. John's Lodge held its high Festival at their Masonic Hall on Bamgbose Street when Hon. Samuel Herbert Pearse of Elephant House, Oke Olowogbowo was installed as W. M., Worshipful Master by a Board of installed Masters composed of members of the four Freemason Lodges in Lagos.
May 09, 202102:12
Weekly News 14

Weekly News 14

Episode "Fourteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 6, 1921.
May 08, 202107:24
Recap, April 1921

Recap, April 1921

Recap of Weekly News for April 1921
May 04, 202111:27
Weekly News 13

Weekly News 13

Episode "Thirteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 29, 1921.
Apr 30, 202105:18
Life of James Pinson Labulo Davies

Life of James Pinson Labulo Davies

Obituary on Captain J. P. L. Davies, as popularly known, which death occured on Sunday evening the 29th April, 1906 at his Wood House residence on Broad Street.
Apr 29, 202105:52
Life of Mohammed Shitta-Bey

Life of Mohammed Shitta-Bey

Obituary on Mohammed Shitta-Bey, one of the most respected leaders of the Mohammedan Community in Lagos.
Apr 28, 202104:01
Weekly News 12

Weekly News 12

Episode "Twelve" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 22. 1921.
Apr 23, 202105:56
Empire Day at the Glover Memorial Hall, 1907.

Empire Day at the Glover Memorial Hall, 1907.

Empire Day event hosted by Herbert Macaulay C. E. of Kirsten Hall at the Glover Memorial Hall, Customs Street.

He invited a total of 150 guests and 140 were present at the hall decorated by Mrs. J. A. Otonba Payne under the supervision of Herbert Macaulay while the hostess was Mrs. P. M. de Sant Anna, niece of Herbert Macaulay.

The Police Band was in attendance and rendered Dance Music and gave lively selections. Noteworthy is that there was a list of twenty dances which included one Gallop, a Cake Walk, five Waltzes, a Brazilian Quadrille etc. Mr. J. Henry Stanley Robbin, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court acted as the Master of Ceremonies.

Some of the guests present were: Joshua Bagan Benjamin, Rowland Benjamin, Prince Ademola (later Alake of Ake, Abeokuta), Dr. Obasa, W. T. G. Lawson, Mrs. Jane Wright, Mrs. Stella Coker, Miss Benjamin, Miss Nancy Johnson, Mr. Eric O. Moore, Kitoye Ajasa, N. W. Holm, Mesdames Z. A. Williams, Sophia Sago, Elizabeth Efunlayo, Seraphina Campos, Comfort Garber, C. Bright Davies, E. S. Willoughby amongst others.
Apr 18, 202112:25
Weekly News 10

Weekly News 10

This is the tenth episode of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 8, 1921.
Apr 09, 202104:23
Weekly News 09

Weekly News 09

This is the ninth episode of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 1, 1921.
Apr 02, 202107:45
Recap, March 1921

Recap, March 1921

Recap of Weekly News for March 1921
Mar 30, 202117:58
Weekly News 08

Weekly News 08

This is the eighth episode of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated March 25, 1921.
Mar 26, 202105:09
Weekly News 07

Weekly News 07

This is the seventh episode of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated March 18, 1921.
Mar 19, 202108:42