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Lagos Museum Hosted 27,592 Visitors in First Half of 2013

The National Commission for Museums and Monuments in Lagos has revealed that it had 27,592 visitors in the first half of 2013, up from 23,550 visitors in the same period of 2012. Visitors comprised 731 foreigners, 3,933 adults and 22,928

Where is our History? The Mystery About Nigeria’s Past

You should be angry. Chances are that you had your primary or secondary school education, or both, in Nigeria. But could you sum up the history of Nigeria, in a few minutes, without preparation, if asked? I am angry that

DID YOU KNOW? Fascinating Facts about Nigeria

The title ‘Nigeria, the giant of Africa’ is not a myth or a mere saying. History has shown through Facts, Events, Culture, Biodiversity, Tribes, Languages and Natural Heritage that Nigeria is the most blessed Nation on Earth. In recent times

Poem of the Week: Lessons from Ivanhoe

Nehi Igbinijesu Stars, whistles, bottles, thistles Who the future light will tell Furores, discos, livid occidentals Tomorrow pray we turnout well Prime free lendings Of dirty funny money The demure everlasting Withering furtive fishes Causing sneezes and colds From Cathay

Poem of the Week: And the Strongman Died

By Nehi Igbinijesu What relief got we When the strongman died For life thought we Came here him with Debasing, demanded, demeaned With plot and posh plunder Arts livid and lying wonders Lorded quilt recklessly Cried fretful, and squealed For

Armed Forces Remembrance Day

By Kobe Eru Godwin A day like this comes with moments of silence to all the fallen soldiers who died in the line of duty serving this glorious nation in pride and honour, to protect and defend. The Armed Forces

The Colours of Christmas

Every celebration has a unique purpose and significance; like a birth, a death, a victory or the attainment of freedom. These unique purposes are often represented by certain colours. For instance, in the medieval days, a purple robe signified royalty;

DISCOVER NIGERIA: Meet The NNS Aradu

By Nehi Igbinijesu. The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Aradu is the biggest Navy ship in Nigeria. A 125.6m long all purpose fighting ship, the Aradu evokes the sound craftsmanship of its German builder, Blohm & Voss and the prowess of

DISCOVER NIGERIA: A Champion With A Heart.

By Nehi Igbinijesu. Born Okon Asuquo Bassey on Friday, June 3, 1932 in the coastal Creek Town, Calabar, Hogan “Kid” Bassey , as he was professionally known, became Nigeria’s first world boxing champion on June 24, 1957. Winning the world

DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Coup Speeches Of General Abacha

By Nehi Igbinijesu. On 31stDecember 1983, the shrill voice of a relatively unknown army officer was heard over the radio. A Brigadier at his debut, Sani Abacha is reputed in Nigeria’s history with making the most coup speeches on

DISCOVER NIGERIA: The History of Okada.

By Nehi Igninijesu. Commercial motorcycling in Nigeria was first started in Benin in 1988. Arising out of the crippling unemployment of the Structural Adjustment Program days, young people turned to commercial motorcycling to make ends meet. Young people used their

DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Nigeria Police Force.

By Nehi Igbinijesu. The Nigeria Police is the national police of Nigeria with complete jurisdiction across the entire country. The history of the Nigeria Police is closely interwoven with the formation of colonies and protectorates that were later fused to

DISCOVER NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Premier University

By Nehi Igbinijesu. Did you know that the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s oldest university, was started in 1932 as Yaba College, Lagos before being transferred to Ibadan in 1948? Founded on 17 November 1948, the University College Ibadan (as

DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Lull Of History.

By Nehi Igbinijesu. The sense of history is rarely understood in Black Africa. This neglect in our society has been largely evident in the poor generational succession across our country’s businesses, polity and national life; creating serious gaps that have

DISCOVER NIGERIA: The West African Pilot.

Fuelled by his passion to see Nigeria independent, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe founded the West African Pilot on November 22, 1937. Zik, as he was known, acted as the paper’s editor from 1937 to 1947, stealing the vast audiences of

Museum Dedicated To Fela Kuti Opens In Lagos [PICTURE]

Celebrating his posthumous birthday, the children of Fela Kuti have opened a museum called “Kalakuta” which is dedicated to their late father and Afrobeat Legend. The Museum was launched yesterday, October 15, when he would have been 74years. Fela died

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