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Baba Kekere Of Oyo Kingdom

  The astonishing image of Morenikeji Lasisi also known as “Baba Kekere”, which literally means “small father” because of his diminutive figure has surfaced on the internet. This was coming after the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi

Made In Nigeria: Yoruba Traditional Outfits

  Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with millions of citizens and numerous ethnic groups spawned across the country. Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa constitute majority of the ethnic groups in Nigeria. These ethnic groups have their unique cultures

Do You Know Folake Solanke: The First Nigerian Female Lawyer To Wear The Silk Gown As Senior Counsel

  Chief Folake Solanke was born on the 29th of March, 1932. She is a Nigerian lawyer, administrator, and social critic. She is the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria and the first Nigerian female lawyer to wear the silk

Easter: FG Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays

The government has urged Christians to pray for the country during celebrations. As Christians continue with preparations for Easter celebrations, the Federal Government has declared Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18, 2022, as public holidays. This information was contained

INEC Extends Continuous Voters Registration Timeline In South-Eastern Nigeria

The sit-at-home in Southeastern Nigeria has affected the exercise. Nigeria’s ruling electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the timeline for the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in the Southeast region of Nigeria. This information was made

President Buhari Approves Establishment Of Three New Federal Polytechnics In Nigeria

The establishment of academic institutions is part of the government’s plans to revitalize polytechnics in the country. Read more about Education President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has given approval for the establishment of three new federal

Nigerians In History: Idris Legbo Kutigi

Idris Legbo Kutigi OFR, GCON was born on the 31st of December 1939. He was born in Kutigi, North-Western State (now located in the Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State), Kutigi attended elementary school in that town and middle

Nigerians In History: Inuwa Abdulkadir

Inuwa Abdulkadir was a Nigerian lawyer and politician who was National vice-chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He previously served as Federal Minister of Youth Development from 2012 to 2013, before falling out with President Goodluck Jonathan

Nigerians In History: Funmilayo Olayinka

  Olayinka was born in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. She attended Holy Trinity Grammar School Ibadan, where she obtained her first school leaving certificate with distinction. She subsequently proceeded to Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo State, Nigeria, where she obtained her

Nigerians In History: Gamaliel Onosode

  An Urhobo man, born and raised in Sapele, a suburban city in the current Delta State by a disciplined father, he sometimes credited the strict family background and practice as being a complementary factor in his success as a

Rising Fuel Prices In Nigeria: Has Deregulation Begun?

In February, Nigerians were hit with something they thought had disappeared for good: a scarcity of petrol. Long queues returned at fuel stations across the country, with motorists and buyers holding fuel kegs waiting for hours to purchase petrol. Read

How One Man Industrialised Old Eastern Nigeria In The 1960s

  While we celebrate the likes of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, prominent Nigerians in history have been neglected to the abyss of oblivion, despite their achievements. This group of unsung heroes is a dearth

Made in Nigeria

There has always been an inferior price tag placed on products made in Nigeria, and the painful reality is that it is done by Nigerians themselves. People always assume that it is of a low quality if it is made

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

Top Highlights Of The Year 2021

2021 started with much uncertainty, with Nigerians having much hope for a better year on the back of a very challenging 2020 that was bedevilled by the COVID-19 pandemic. For so many who have been adapting to the new normal,

Top 10 Most Influential Brands In Nigeria For 2021

  Nigeria is Africa’s economy and she is blessed with great brands – whether old or new. In this article, we shall itemize the top 10 most influential brands in Nigeria. The rationale behind our choice is anchored on public

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