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Everyday Heroes: Oluyinka Olutoye
April 19, 2022
Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, achieved a rare surgical feat when he successfully operated on an unborn baby, restored it to mother’s womb at a Texas hospital in the US. The preceding statement is enough to justify why he is an Everyday Hero: another Nigerian doing exploits beyond the shores of his motherland while retaining the pride … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Oluyinka Olutoye
By jeremiah
What You Need to Know About USAfrica Business Expo
April 19, 2022
The U.S.’s interest and growth investments in current and emerging African economies continues to rise, but has only reached a small fraction of the untapped potential. The USAfrica Business Expo will help create access, which is fundamental to navigating and expanding into international markets. In the past decade, trade agreements and investment opportunities between Africa … Continue reading What You Need to Know About USAfrica Business Expo
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Adalu
April 19, 2022
Food is central in defining family roles, rules and traditions. It is so vital a social activity that we partake in it from cradle to the grave. Every culture has its own food, drinks, eating habits and recipes. Every meal has its own history. Some of the recipes we use today are a couple hundred … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Adalu
British Prime Minister Appoints Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch As Minister
April 19, 2022
Nigerians in Diaspora have continued to make the nation proud. The West African nation has an estimated Diaspora population ranging between 5 to 15 million people, with countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa having the largest population of Nigerians living abroad. In every field of life, whether politics, sports, entertainment, or … Continue reading British Prime Minister Appoints Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch As Minister
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The Second African And Black Festival Of Arts And Culture: Festac ’77
April 19, 2022
The second African and Black Festival of Arts and Culture, otherwise known as Festac ’77. was held in Lagos from the 15th of January, 1977 to the 12th of February, 1977. The festival was intended to showcase to the world the richness of African culture and to expose African music, fine arts, drama, religion and … Continue reading The Second African And Black Festival Of Arts And Culture: Festac ’77
Men You Should Know: Dr. Wale Sulaiman
April 19, 2022
The pride of being Nigerian is often awoken when one hears, reads, or sees the success stories of other Nigerians, especially as they take the lead in making a difference in their various fields of endeavour in the diaspora. Dr Wale Sulaiman’s recent achievement is one of such examples, as he’s been appointed Ochsner’s … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Dr. Wale Sulaiman
By ugochukwu
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians | Part 2
April 19, 2022
Just a week ago, we looked at some internationally known celebrities who are of Nigerian descent. Find below the second part of the “15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians” series Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is one celebrity who has been very vocal about his Nigerian roots ever since he came to limelight. … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians | Part 2
Beyonce Features Top Nigerian Music Acts In Her New Album
April 19, 2022
The most populous black nation is home to some of the popular music acts the globe has seen, stars like Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Olamide and a host of others are currently on top of their game, putting Nigeria and Africa on the global map. On Friday, July 19, 2019, famous world music act Beyonce … Continue reading Beyonce Features Top Nigerian Music Acts In Her New Album
By ugo-chinedu
ThrowBack Thursday: National Conference (2014)
April 19, 2022
The 2014 National Conference is arguably the only properly conducted National Conference without an ulterior agenda. The conference, which was inaugurated in Abuja by former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on 17th March 2014, had some of the brightest minds in attendance and cut across the entire fabric of the Nigerian society. Out of … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: National Conference (2014)
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Social Media Accounts To Follow: 15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians |Part 1
April 19, 2022
In 2019, there are now a good number of Black people doing exceptionally well in American and European showbiz. These Blacks have performed remarkable feats in their respective crafts and are now recognised all over the world. The best part of it all is that some of them happen to be of Nigerian descent. While … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians |Part 1
Nigerian Student Tops His Class As Best Graduating Student At University of Cambridge
April 19, 2022
Nigerians in the diaspora have continued to prove their ingenuity. Despite criticism that have trailed Nigerian immigrants to various parts of the world, citizens of the most populous black nation on earth remain outstanding in their resolve abroad. Academically, Nigeria posses some of the best brains in Africa and in many occasions, they emerge best … Continue reading Nigerian Student Tops His Class As Best Graduating Student At University of Cambridge
By ugo-chinedu
Burna Boy Wins BET Award For Best International Act
April 19, 2022
Afrobeat singer, Burna Boy, has won the BET award for Best International Act at the awards which held on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles, USA. The “African Giant” was nominated with Aka (South Africa), Aya Nakamura (France), Dave (Uk), Dosseh (France), Giggs (Uk), and Mr. Eazi (Nigeria) in the Best … Continue reading Burna Boy Wins BET Award For Best International Act
Facebook Is Launching A New Cryptocurrency. Here’s What It Could Mean For You
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, Facebook announced that it had partnered with 27 large firms and organizations to launch a new digital currency, the Libra. If it comes on stream, it could create a new global financial system, with several billion people conducting daily transactions using the new currency. News of the project has sparked speculation about what … Continue reading Facebook Is Launching A New Cryptocurrency. Here’s What It Could Mean For You
Nigerian-Born Hunger Games Actor, Dayo Okeniyi, Celebrates 31st Birthday
April 19, 2022
Today marks the 31st birthday of Nigerian actor, Dayo Okeniyi. Dayo became a popular face after starring in American science-fiction films, “Hunger Games” (2012) and “Terminator Genisys” (2015). Dayo was born Oladayo; Yoruba for “Our wealth has become joy” in Jos, Plateau State, to a Nigerian father and Kenyan mother. He spent some of his … Continue reading Nigerian-Born Hunger Games Actor, Dayo Okeniyi, Celebrates 31st Birthday
Coach Calls For Support For Cerebral Palsy Team
April 19, 2022
The National Coach of the Cerebral Palsy Football Association of Nigeria (CPFAN), Gbenga Dosumu, has called on the federal government and other stakeholders in the country to churn out support for the association. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture. It is caused by abnormal brain development, which often … Continue reading Coach Calls For Support For Cerebral Palsy Team
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