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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria
Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State
April 19, 2022
Abubakar Ibiyinka Olorun-Nimbe is the name. He was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who was the first and only Mayor of Lagos. He also represented Lagos in the Legislative Council. Read more about Do you know? Background Olorun-Nimbe was born in 1908, in Lagos to the family of Abdur-Raham and Ramotu Olorunimbe. His father … Continue reading Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State
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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria
Do You Know? The First Black Rhodes Professor At St Antony’s College, Oxford Is A Nigerian?
April 19, 2022
Wale Adebanwi was born in 1969. He is a Nigerian-born first Black Rhodes Professor at St Antony’s College, Oxford where he was, until June 2021, a Professor of Race Relations and a Governing Board Fellow. He is currently a Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Read more about Do … Continue reading Do You Know? The First Black Rhodes Professor At St Antony’s College, Oxford Is A Nigerian?
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Discover Nigeria
Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event
April 19, 2022
An Igbo from Onitsha, Anambra State, he was a science graduate of the University College of Ibadan and became involved in politics, later joining the military. Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was a Nigerian army major and high jumper. He was the first Black African to win a gold medal at an international sports event when … Continue reading Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event
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Agriculture Did You Know? ECONOMY Top 10
Do You Know? Nigeria’s Top 10 Agricultural Commodities
April 19, 2022
Agriculture is still the single biggest contributor to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product. In the first quarter of 2021, it constituted almost 22% of the country’s economic output, valued in monetary terms. Read more about Did you know? Much of what’s produced in this sector ends up on the plates of Nigerians. Subsistence and commercial … Continue reading Do You Know? Nigeria’s Top 10 Agricultural Commodities
Do You Know? Jeremiah Aluwong And The LightWK Team
April 19, 2022
Literally, you can see the passion of Jeremiah Samuel Aluwong and his team. The manner in which they strive to reach out to people at the grassroots—in the oddest of places—is a testimony of their passion. Images shared on their social media (IG: @spokesman001 and @lightwkonline) capture them with young people that could be easily … Continue reading Do You Know? Jeremiah Aluwong And The LightWK Team
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Do You Know? 6 Things To Be Grateful For In 2020
April 19, 2022
Ordinarily, I of all people should not even be thinking along this line because I have a personal beef with 2020. So big is this beef that if I saw 2020, I would… Never mind. But I have had to take a step back and focus, instead, on another perspective to things. In spite … Continue reading Do You Know? 6 Things To Be Grateful For In 2020
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Do You Know? GetYourPVC.com
April 19, 2022
The past two weeks have taught us that we have to get more conscious as a people. Civic awareness has always come off as a chore because somewhere in our heads, we seem to have given up on the country’s future but the #EndSARS protests of the last fortnight. We must be intentional with … Continue reading Do You Know? GetYourPVC.com
By david-okwara
Do You Know? Interesting Facts About Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu
April 19, 2022
Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu is a force to be reckoned in the sphere of journalism. This article serves to furnish you with some interesting facts about the man. He was born on the 13th of June 1935 in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria, into the family of the late Pa Amuka-Pemu and Madam Teshoma Amuka-Pemu. Amuka-Pemu … Continue reading Do You Know? Interesting Facts About Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu
By jeremiah
Do You Know? Dan Marayan Jos Is The Most Celebrated Hausa Musician Of All Time
April 19, 2022
Dan Maraya Jos was born Adamu Wayya in 1946. He is a Nigerian Hausa griot best known for playing the kontigi. Dan Marayan Jos is the Most Celebrated Hausa Music of All Time. Read more about Do you know? Life Dan Maraya Jos, whose name means “The Orphan of Jos”, was born in 1946 … Continue reading Do You Know? Dan Marayan Jos Is The Most Celebrated Hausa Musician Of All Time
By jeremiah
Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
April 19, 2022
The 1st of October is always a memorable day for Nigeria and Nigerians. Though it is met with mixed feelings in recent times; pessimism and optimism. The day remains a landmark day for the country and its citizens. The labour of our heroes past… and below are five outstanding heroes of Nigeria’s independence. Read more … Continue reading Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
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Nigeria in Detail Tourism Travel
Do You Know? Cultural Tourism in Abia State
April 19, 2022
Africa is full of cultural diversities, and Nigeria is no exception. Within each ethnic group in Nigeria lies diversities that give us a rich cultural heritage. Read more about Travel and Tourism An aspect of cultural heritage that makes domestic tourism within a delight is myths. Most tourist destinations in Nigeria have a myth or … Continue reading Do You Know? Cultural Tourism in Abia State
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Do You Know? Ahmed Musa Is Nigeria’s Highest FIFA World Cup Goal Scorer
April 19, 2022
Many Nigerian soccer fans will find it difficult to forget Ahmed Musa’s brace against World Cup debutants Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. Musa’s first goal came in the 49th minute of the game after receiving a cross from Victor Moses and blasting in a shot, his second was a stunner … Continue reading Do You Know? Ahmed Musa Is Nigeria’s Highest FIFA World Cup Goal Scorer
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Do You Know? Late Stephen Keshi Is The Only Nigerian To Win The AFCON As Player & Coach
April 19, 2022
Late Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is mostly remembered for his exploits as a coach especially with the Nigerian national team but he was equally outstanding during his playing days. Playing Career The former Togolese, Malian, and Nigerian national teams’ coach who died at the age of 54 on June 7 2016, started his professional football career … Continue reading Do You Know? Late Stephen Keshi Is The Only Nigerian To Win The AFCON As Player & Coach
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Do You Know? When the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Was Established?
April 19, 2022
There are a few ways through which products or students of the Nigerian Secondary School System gain admission to Tertiary or Higher Institutions in Nigeria. The most predominant and most popular being through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Many graduates sought and gained admissions to higher institutions in Nigeria through this board, and many secondary … Continue reading Do You Know? When the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Was Established?
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Do You Know? Andrew Odoh, Nigeria’s Top Ranked World Pro-Golfer
April 19, 2022
In the world today, Tiger Woods holds the record for the most dominant male pro-golfer in existence, with a total of 683 weeks on the World No.1 spot. In Nigeria, one man has been able to replicate Tiger’s sheer world dominance in the game nationally. Oche Andrew Odoh, began his professional golfing career in 2006, … Continue reading Do You Know? Andrew Odoh, Nigeria’s Top Ranked World Pro-Golfer
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