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What Do You Know About The Cross Niger Forest In Nigeria?

Enormous, thick and rich with great ecological value, harbouring exotic species of both plants and animals is the cross Nigeria transition Forest located right here in Nigeria. The Forest is planted right between the biogeographic barriers of the Cross River

Do You Know: These Igbo Musical Instruments Also ‘Speak’

The love of the average Igbo person for traditional music cannot be overstated. The vibes, the thrills, the chills, the hype! Name it. Igbo traditional music gets you in the mood: the mood to flaunt wealth, pour libation, express emotions,

Basic Communication In Hausa: The Usage Of The Word, ‘Sannu’.

There are always different levels of communication and there are usually basic entry points. Within every cultural clime, there are words that are frequently or easily used as conversation starters. Hausa is a popular language amongst inhabitants of northern Nigeria

Sungbo’s Eredo: Africa’s Largest Single Ancient Monument

  The Sungbo’s Eredo is a 160 km rampart equipped with guard houses and moats. Sungbo’s Eredo is a system of defensive walls and ditches that is located southwest of the Yoruba town of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, southwest

The Dufuna Canoe

  In the previous article, the background and basic information about the Oldest boat in African history: the Dufuna Boat was given. The boat, which was found in Nigeria and represents Nigerian pride is also the second oldest known in

The Discovery Of The Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s Oldest Boat

  Africa’s oldest known boat, the Dufuna canoe was discovered in Dufuna village, Yobe state, by a Fulani Herdsman in May 1987, while he dug a well. Since the Dufuna canoe was discovered, archaeologists have been in a frenzy about

Men You Should Know: Abu-Abdullah Adelabu

An Oshogbo, Osun state-modern era- Sunni-Muslim scholar, Abdul-Fattah Abu-Abdullah Taiye Ejire Adelabu is a writer, academic, publisher and cleric who struts his stuff like a giant in Arabic and Islamic studies. Read more about Men you should know A pure

Women You Should Know: Farida Mohammed Kabir

Farida Mohammad Kabir was born in London, UK, on the 25th of July 1992. Coming from Nigerian roots, Kabir had a bulk of her education on Nigerian soil. She attended primary school in Lagos and secondary school in Kaduna, Nigeria

Discover Nigeria: Agodi Gardens

  Agodi Gardens is a beautiful park in the city of Ibadan. It has risen to become one of the top tourist attractions in the country. Also called Agodi Botanical Gardens, Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, the site is a serene environment

Everyday Heroes: Dr Samuel Achilefu

Dr Samuel Achilefu is a remarkable Nigerian-born Scientist and medical researcher who has pioneered both fundamental and applied research in science, engineering, and medicine. He is the Michel M. Ter-Pogossian Professor of Radiology and Vice-Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at

Nigerians In History: TB Joshua

  Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as Prophet TB Joshua was born on June 12, 1963. He was a Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist and philanthropist. He was the leader and founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a

The Durbar Festival Of Northern Nigeria

  The Durbar festival is an annual religious and equestrian celebration in several cities of Nigeria including Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zazzau, Bauchi and Bida. The festival marks the end of Ramadan and also coincides with the Muslim festivities of Eid

Did You Know? John Nmadu Yisa-Doko: Nigeria’s First Indigenous Chief Of Air Staff

  One who was amongst the first batch of pilots recruited to serve in the newly formed Nigerian Air Force, John Nmadu Yisa-Doko was born to parents Paul Kolo Yisa and Sarah Dufia Yisa in Doko, Niger State, of Nigeria

Men You Should Know: Bamanga Tukur

  Dr. Alhaji Tafidan Bamanga Muhammad Tukur was born on September 15th, 1935 at Gambaro Village in present day Gombi local government area of Adamawa state, Nigeria to late Malam Hamman Tukur. He is a Nigerian businessman and politician. Read

Olumo Rock: The Gem Of South Western Nigeria

  Abeokuta is just about an hour’s drive from the bustling metropolitan city of Lagos, providing convenient access to an array of hotels, restaurants, clubs, casinos and various nightlife activities. Lagos is also home to the closest airport to Abeokuta,

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