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Here are some pictures of the president's first ever wife Safinatu Buhari who he married at the age of 18. They had five children together before their divorce in 1988. The kids were Zulaila {Dead/Late}, Fatima, Musa, Hadiza and Safinatu jnr. Safinatu Buhari died in 2006.

Mohammad Ali visit to Ichie's palace in 1982. His Royal Highness, Igwe C.O Nebe, The Ichie of Awka kingdom - welcomes the world heavyweight champion to his palace. Shown in the picture is Ali shaking hands with the Ichie of Awka. The Ichie of Awka was the first king of Awka, who was recalled by Awka people to come home and become the first king in 1959. He served Awka, with numerous achievements for his people until his last day in 1984 (25 years).

On Friday 4 May 2012, at the age of 48, Rasheed Yekini passed away after a brief but serious illness. Nigeria’s record goalscorer (37 goals) ensured his name went down in the history books when he scored the Super Eagles’ first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal at the 1994 finals in the USA in the 3-0 group stage win over Bulgaria.  FIFA.com looks back on his memorable goal and subsequent celebration. Yekini who played for several clubs in Spain, Greece, Portugal and Switzerland, could hardly believe he had scored and spontaneously grabbed the net, shaking it in celebration.  The photo of the 58-time Nigeria international captivated the world and even today the former striker, who in 1993 was the first Nigerian to be voted African Footballer of the Year, remains a respected figure in the global football family.  “Rasheed Yekini was one of the best players at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA,” said former FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter when he learned of Yekini’s death. “Against B

Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali visited Nigeria in June 1964. A controversial and polarizing figure during his early career, he remains the only three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion which he won in 1964, 1974, and 1978.  

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe at the N.C.N.C political rally, Urualla, 1959. In preparation for the independence of Nigeria, in 1960,three main parties ran in the important Election. The N.C.N.C was led by Azikiwe, The N.P.C was led by Ahmadu Bello while the Action Group was led by Chief Awolowo. After the Election, no party won the majority, the N.C.N.C. and the N.P.C joined to form a government, when independence came in 1960, Abubakar Balewa was made the Prime Minister while Nnamdi Azikiwe was appointed as the Governor General.

Queen Elizabeth II and her Husband Prince Philip  in Northern Nigeria 1956 with the Sardauna of Sokoto.

Philip Effiong, a general of the Biafran Armed Forces looks on as the General Officer Commanding the 3 Commando Division of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Olusegun Obasanjo, initials a paper of Biafran Surrender in the Field on the 13th of January, 1970, after Effiong’s broadcast of the ‘Biafran Surrender’ on 12 January, 1970. The leader of the rebellion, Odumegwu Ojukwu fled Nigeria for Abidjan, Ivory Coast leaving Effiong to do the surrendering and ultimate capitulation of Biafra to the Nigerian Armed Forces.