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Northern Nigeria: Cultural Practices – The Koroso Dance

  Rich cultural heritage. Mouth-watering local dishes. Colourful traditional attires. The list of the exciting and interesting aspects of Northern Nigeria are endless. This article explores just one aspect: traditional dance. More specifically, the Koroso traditional dance: colourful and athletic

Yemi Edun Makes 2022 British Powerlist

  UK-based Nigerian prime property agent, Yemi Edun, has hit the spotlight again for a positive reason after he was named in the Powerlist 2022. Read more about Discover Nigeria The 50-year-old Managing Director and Founder of Daniel Ford International

Nigerians In History: Clara Oshiomhole

  Referred to as the Strong Tower, Clara Oshiomole was a dependable pillar for her husband, Adams Oshiomole. They fought and won different battles on different fronts, as a labour activist and President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for

Nigerians in History: Abubakar Olusola Saraki

  Olusola Saraki was born on 17 May 1933 at Kwara State. His mother was from Iseyin in Oyo State and his father was from Mali but studied Islamic Studies (Ile-Kewu) in Ilorin. His paternal ancestors were Fulanis who came

Nigerians In History: Robert Adeyinka Adebayo

  Adeyinka Adebayo was born on 9th March 1928. He was the son of a Public Works employee from Iyin Ekiti, near Ado Ekiti, (present-day Ekiti State), Nigeria. He was educated at All Saints School, Iyin-Ekiti, and later attended Eko

Women You Should Know: Seyi Bella

  Seyi Bella is a partner at Banwo & Ighodalo, a law firm that is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recognising, recruiting, rewarding and retaining the most talented people regardless of race, gender, disability, or social class. Read more

Everyday Heroes: The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation

  Today, we take a look at a foundation that was set up as a means to give back to society in honour of a man who was a giant in his own rights, The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation (EEF). The

Men You Should Know: Isaiah Bozimo

  Isaiah Bozimo is the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Delta state. He is also a Partner at Broderick Bozimo & Company – a niche Arbitration and Litigation Firm in Abuja, Nigeria. The practice has its speciality in arbitration

Men You Should Know: Abubakar Kundiri

  Abubakar Kundiri is a professor of soil science who earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in soil and water management at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. He is the former vice-chancellor of Federal University Dutse and Federal

Men You Should Know: Bisi Onasanya

  Olabisi “Bisi” Stephen Onasanya was born on August 18, 1961. He is a former Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited. He was before this appointment the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First

Did You Know? Tunde King: The Founder Of Juju Music

  Tunde King was a Nigerian musician credited as the founder of Jùjú music. He had a great influence on Nigerian popular music. Read more about Did You Know? Abdulrafiu Babatunde King was born in the Saro-dominated Olowogbowo area of

Did You Know That Yoruba Actor, Orlando Martins Had A Brazilian Father?

  The great Nigerian film and stage actor Orlando Martins was one of Britain’s most prominent and leading black actors. As a matter of fact, a poll conducted in 1947, had Martins listed amongst Britain’s top 15 favourite actors. This

Did You Know? Idowu Sofola: The First African To Be Elected As The Secretary-General Of The International Bar Association

  Chief Idowu Sofola, SAN, MON was popularly known as a Nigerian jurist, Bencher and President of the Nigerian Bar Association. He was previously the Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers. Idowu was the first African to be elected

Natural Resources In Nigeria

  Nigeria is blessed with human and natural resources, which to a large extent, seem to be untapped. There is so much focus on crude oil, while many other resources remain underutilized. From mineral resources to cash crops and natural

Nigeria @61: 61 Great Facts About Nigeria (And Nigerians)

  As we mark yet another anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, it’s fitting to recall some of the really great things about our country. From its impressive landscapes to the never-say-never attitude of its people, as well as the victories we’ve

Do You Know That Nigeria Has The Highest Number Of Sickle Cell Prevalence?

A staggering 25 percent of adults throughout Nigeria are said to have the sickle cell trait! Sickle Cell Anemia or Sickle cell disease is an autosomal disease which means the condition is not linked to sex chromosomes and two copies

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