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#ThrowBackThursday: The Fascinating History of Asaba You Never Knew

Asaba is the capital of Delta State and home to approximately 200,000 Nigerians. Its Igbo indigenes are quick to share the story of its origin, one which will be told in today’s edition of #ThrowBack Thursday: The tale is traced

7 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Ijaws

Today, we are shining the spotlight on the Ijaws (also known as the Ijo or Ïzon). This group of people are popular across Nigeria for their beautiful culture, food and attire but here are a few facts you probably didn’t

3 Amazing Nigerian Heroines that Made Us Proud

Last week, we looked at five Nigerians who were all firsts in Nigeria or Africa in various endeavours of life. Today, we are going to meet three women who blazed the trail in their respective professions.   1. MRS SADE

#ThrowBackThursday: 7 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About the Nupe Tribe

The Nupes can be primarily found in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, near the confluence of Kaduna and Niger rivers. Their culture, language and history make them an interesting case-study for today’s segment of #ThrowbackThursday. Here are some fascinating

Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Easter

Jesus Christ, Rabbits and Eggs. How did one celebration end up with such an eclectic range of symbols recognized around the world? The answer to this question lies in the history of this beloved holiday – which will take place

Interesting Facts About 5 Nigerian Heroes and Heroines

Men and women who by their talent, skill, hard work and commitment have made Nigeria proud, have been honoured in several ways, inspiring others to do more. But how much do you really know about our heroes and heroines? Here

5 Things You Should Know About the Kanuris

Living mainly in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, the Kanuris are the dominant ethnic group in the state as well as the neighbouring state, Yobe State. They are called “Beri-Beri” by the Hausas, but they seldom use the term

#ThrowBackThursday: Yoruba Folklore and Folktales

Folklore are traditional beliefs, and every tribe in Nigeria has its own. Folklore is not the same as culture, rather it is a set of beliefs drawn from legends called folktales. Folktales are traditional stories told from generation to generation.

Titles of Traditional Monarchs in Yorubaland You Should Know

The Oba’s office and person in a traditional Yoruba setting was and still is sacred. During the pre-colonial era, the Oba was the priest and protector of his people, and the people naturally wished to live in his shadow. The

#ThrowbackThursday: 5 Facts You Should Know About the Efik People

Have you ever visited Cross River State in Nigeria? If not, you should do so soon because the state is filled with diverse ethnic groups, beautiful places and amazing people. Today, we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to

International Women’s Day: Have African Women Been Empowered?

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day dedicated to celebrating the Economic, Political and Social achievements of women in the past, present and future. It is a day set aside by the United Nations every year to celebrate

Tourism Tuesday: 9 Fun Facts About Ibadan

Ibadan, located in South-Western Nigeria, is a very well known city , being the second largest and arguably one of the most robust indigenous cities in the country. With an enormous population of about 3,800,000, Ibadan came into existence after

Throwback Thursday: The History of Nigerian Postal Service

  When the topic of the Nigerian Postal Service comes up, it reminds people of one of the several issues plaguing the country. NIPOST, like most of the federal government establishments, has been around far longer than Nigerian independence itself.

Throwback Thursday: History of FanMilk

I’m not sure I’ve been to a place in Nigeria and not come across a Fanmilk vendor. Just like Coca-Cola, they are everywhere. From the iconic Fanmilk bicycles to shop vendors, to supermarkets, you are almost guaranteed to find

Throwback Thursday: This Week In Nigeria’s History

This is the 43rd week in 2014. We have 60 more days and 9 more weeks left in the year… Let us celebrate our little victories as a country. Here are some remarkable events which took place this week in

Discover Nigeria: Interesting Facts about Herbert Macaulay, Founder of Nigerian Nationalism

There is this thing about any kind of history: It cannot be wished away. The past has happened; good or bad. It can either be ignored like it never happened or humbly acknowledged. Either way, history is the beginning of

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