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All About Shawarma

When Shawarma was first introduced in Nigeria, it came as a joke’s brunt. Now, the snack is part of street foods in Nigeria. Shawarma is a slice of heaven here on Earth. It is a steamed or heated roll of

Yomi Casual Excited About His KeKe Experience

Famous fashion entrepreneur and brother to top notch Nigerian comedian, Yomi Casual enters Keke Napep for his first time in Warri. The young man who was in Warri for his parents’ 10th-year remembrance takes to his Instagram page to share

This Day in History, Brig Babafemi Ogundipe, Nigeria’s First De Facto VP, was born in 1924

Brigadier Babafemi Ogundipe, Nigeria’s first de facto vice president, was born this day in 1924. Brigadier Ogundipe served during General Aguiyi Ironsi’s 1966 military regime. Prior to this position, he served during the World War II in Burma between 1942

This Day in History: The First National Sports Festival was Held in Lagos 1973

On the 18th of August 1973, Nigeria kick-started the first National Sports Festival at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The festival served as an avenue to promote ethnic unity and national integration after the Nigerian civil war ended in

This Day in History: Poet, Christopher Okigbo was born in Ojoto, 1932

Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo was a Nigerian poet, one of the major founding fathers that shaped the development of Nigerian Literature, and African Literature in general, in the 20th century. He was born in Eastern Nigeria, in the town of Ojoto,

This Day in History: Justice Muhammadu Uwais Was Called to the Supreme Court on August 15, 1979

Honourable Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais on the 15th of August 1979, was called to the Supreme Court at the age of 45 and became the longest serving Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) from 1995 to 2006. In terms of length

The Origin of the Yoruba

The Yoruba are the second largest ethnic group in Nigeria, with a population of about 30 million, and occupy most of what we refer to today as South Western Nigeria. Indigenous Yoruba populations can also be found in the Republic

Was the Old Nigerian Anthem Better than the Current One?

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Origins: Where Did The Hausa Come From?

The Hausa dominate most of what we refer to as Northern Nigeria, as well as parts of Niger, Cameroun, Benin Republic and Ghana. They are Nigeria’s largest ethnic group, with recent estimates putting their population at almost 30 million (1).

Origins: Is There An Igbo-Jewish Connection?

The question of origins is always a fascinating one to explore, regardless of what race or ethnic group you choose to examine- except you’re not a history buff. But for those of us who love to saunter through the winding

Astounding Old Images of Lagos

Natural resource governance expert Jeremy Weate shares really astounding images of Lagos, LOL compared to the overcrowded situation we have right now. Images of old Lagos pic.twitter.com/JetDCfnEnG — jeremyweate (@jeremyweate) May 3, 2016 More images of old Lagos pic.twitter.com/yGizFBfiea —

St. Valentine: Patron Saint of Romance and Courtly Love

St. Valentine has been associated with courtly love and romance; however, little is known about this celebrated figure. Like other legends, it is thought he was a fourth-century Roman who was martyred during the reign of Claudius II. His feast

Become Someone’s Secret Santa for Christmas

I know the myth of Santa Claus isn’t one that is much appreciated in our part of the world and with the state of things in our economy today, this advice might not be welcome. So I’ll start off by

History of Child Adoption Under the Nigerian Law

Adoption is a legal process whereby a person obtains judicial or administrative authorisation to take (usually but not invariably) the child of another person as his own and parental rights and obligations are permanently transferred from the child’s natural parents

5 Interesting Facts About Children’s Day

Children’s Day is an annual celebration in different countries of the world on a various dates. It is a day set aside to honour and celebrate children and their significance in our lives. Now, here are some interesting facts: 1.

7 Interesting Facts About the Igalas You Should Know

Most Nigerians are familiar with our country’s three major ethnic groups; Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo – and some minority groups like the Ijaws. However, few know of the Igalas of Kogi State. This group interestingly boasts of a population size

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