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Taraba State Speaks More Languages Than Over 30 African Countries Put Together

Nigeria is a multi-ethnic country with about 200 languages. The three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria in terms of population are the Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo. However, there are several other groups and languages in the country that are worth

The Indigo Bird (Vidua Maryae) Of The Jos Region Of Nigeria

  Vidua maryae was first discovered in 1968 but has only been considered a distinct species since 1995. It is endemic to the Jos Plateau and its north and eastward extensions, in northern Nigeria, where it is known from Panshanu,

The Jabi Boat Club

  From a getaway site to a desire for having a wonderful time, to an amazing feel of hospitality and mouth-watering dishes and needless to add, a room so comfortable that one may feel at home. The Jabi Boat Club

Bolanle Austen-Peters

Bolanle Austen-Peters was born on the 4th of February, 1969. She is a Nigerian Movie and Theatre Director, and Lawyer. She is the founder and Managing Director of Terra Kulture, the foremost Nigerian Art and Culture centre located in Lagos.

The Good Samaritans Of Nigeria

In a period with so much bad news about Nigeria and Nigerians, many have had reasons to smile as a Twitter user, @harrisonmbamara shared on his Twitter handle a story of a pregnant woman who went into labour and gave

Man You Should Know: Kola Aluko

  One who has been considered as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans listing and issue by the New African Magazine (November 2013 issue) and ranked by Forbes Africa as one of the Forty Richest Africans, as well as

Did You Know That Nigeria has a Greater Muslim Population than Saudi Arabia?

Islam is one of the largest religions in Nigeria, existing within the borders of the country since the 11th century. It is one of the two dominant religions practised in Nigeria, the other being Christianity. Nigeria has the largest Muslim

The Portuguese Were the First Europeans to Settle in Nigeria

  The history of Nigeria from about 1849 until it attained independence in 1960 is largely the story of the transformational impact of the British on the people and cultures of the Niger-Benue area. The colonial authorities who came to

The Northern Knot Symbol Is Actually A Christian Symbol?

  A significant part of Northern Nigeria was Christian even before the coming of the colonialists. It is recorded that, “as far back as the 14th century, there were Christians, at least, in the area that constitutes present Northern Nigeria.”

The Anambra Waxbill: A Peculiar Pride for Nigeria Background of Nigeria’s Avifauna

The avifauna of Nigeria includes a total of 975 species, of which four are endemic. Thirty-one species are globally threatened. The taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions

Men You Should Know: Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

Aig-Imoukhuede was born on 24 September 1966 in Ibadan, Oyo State in Western Nigeria to parents who were in the civil service. His father, Frank Aig-Imoukhuede and mother, Historian Emily Aig-Imoukhuede(née Ihonde) had 3 other children, Erekpitan, Oluwakemi and Aigbovbioise.

Men You Should Know: Joseph Oladele Sanusi

  Joseph Oladele Sanusi was born on 24 September 1938 in Ogbagi-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. He studied at South West London College and Kingston College of Technology, England from 1962 to 1965, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. He became a

Nigerians In History: Clement Nyong Isong

  Clement Nyong Isong, CFR was a Nigerian banker and politician who was governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (1967–1975) during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon. He was later elected governor of Cross River State (1979–1983) in

Nigerians In History: Obadiah Mailafiya

  Mailafia was born on 24 December 1956 in the village of Randa in the Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. His father Baba Mailafia Gambo Galadima was an Evangelist with the Evangelical Reformed Church of Central Nigeria (ERCC).

Nigerians in History: Melford Obiene Okilo

  Background and Early career Okilo was born on 30 November 1933 at Emakalakala, Ogbia, Bayelsa State, and was of Ijaw origin. He qualified as a lawyer but entered politics at the age of 23. Okilo was a member of

Nigerians in History: Tayo Aderinokun

  Olutayo Aderinokun was born on the 8th of May, 1955. He was a Nigerian entrepreneur who until his death was the CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank. He was also a recipient of the Member of the Federal Republic (MON),

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