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2023 Elections: Edo Stands Still For Peter Obi
April 19, 2022
In what has been described as a spectacular view, a mammoth crowd of supporters known as the #Obidients grounded vehicular activities in Benin City, Edo State to get a glimpse of Mr Peter Obi whose campaign train visited the state. It is no longer news that Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party is … Continue reading 2023 Elections: Edo Stands Still For Peter Obi
Rishi Sunak Becomes UK’s PM: Reflections for Nigeria
April 19, 2022
When Liz Truss resigned following the backlashes she received from the Tory over major mistakes in some of her economic policies which made the pounce go lower the dollars in the international market, the people of the United Kingdom found themselves in another fresh confusion as they looked forward to another prime minister just … Continue reading Rishi Sunak Becomes UK’s PM: Reflections for Nigeria
Nigeria’s Independence: A Moment of Reflection
April 19, 2022
Sixty-two years ago, the green-white-green flag was hoisted and flagged above as the Union Jack was lowered, heralding the independence of Nigeria. One can only imagine the funfair and carnival-like atmosphere that pervaded the country on that auspicious day. Nigeria’s independence was well fought for, now it was time to prove why Nigeria was … Continue reading Nigeria’s Independence: A Moment of Reflection
TorcheAfrica Sparks Biometric Payments Movements In Africa
April 19, 2022
Most emerging fintech startups in Nigeria seek to solve the problem of financial inclusion. That is making financial services and products available to various underserved segments of Nigerian society. Many startups have been able to provide insurance, savings, payments, and access to credits to these groups of people in different ways. Read more about Fintech On the … Continue reading TorcheAfrica Sparks Biometric Payments Movements In Africa
2023 Presidential Election: The Man For The Job
April 19, 2022
The Presidency of Nigeria is the toughest job in Africa. It needs someone who is intellectually savvy, physically strong, mentally aware, globally informed, academically sound and cosmopolitan. It also needs someone with grit and stamina. He or she must have youthfulness on his or her side with the accompanying energy. He must be a … Continue reading 2023 Presidential Election: The Man For The Job
Tobi Amusan Breaks World Record, Wins Nigeria’s First World Athletics Championship Gold
April 19, 2022
Amusan beat Jamaica’s Britany Anderson and Puerto Rican Jasmine Camacho-Quinn to win the event. Read more about Sports Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan made history in the early hours of Monday, July 25, 2022 (WAT) after beating the World Record in the women’s 100m hurdles event at the World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon. Amusan clocked … Continue reading Tobi Amusan Breaks World Record, Wins Nigeria’s First World Athletics Championship Gold
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Major Highlights For The First Half Of 2022 In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The first half of 2022 was eventful for Nigeria and Nigerians in various sectors ranging from politics to sports to business to entertainment. Read more about Reviews In this article, we shall do a rundown of the major happenings that occurred in the first half of the year. January On January 1, the Nollywood industry … Continue reading Major Highlights For The First Half Of 2022 In Nigeria
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Youth Power: The Zikist Movement (Part 2)
April 19, 2022
The history of Nigeria’s independence struggle has featured popular names like Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and Sir Ahmadu Bello. Other notable names include Sir Tafawa Balewa, Dr. Michael Okpara and S.L. Ankintola and a host of others. However, there are unsung heroes of the Nigeria independence movement, the Zikist Movement. The Zikist … Continue reading Youth Power: The Zikist Movement (Part 2)
What A Peter Obi Presidency Will Look Like
April 19, 2022
Many are beginning to see the much-sought-after and long-awaited Third Force in Peter Obi and Labor Party. In the past, Nigeria’s elections have always revolved around the two major and equally corrupt political parties – the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Read more about Politics This situation forced Nigerians … Continue reading What A Peter Obi Presidency Will Look Like
Did You Know: 10 Random Nigerian-Related Tourism Facts You Should Know
April 19, 2022
Nothing stays the same. Eventually, all things change. So here are a few tourism facts related to Nigeria we bet you didn’t know about before now. Read more about Did you know? Fly Air Rwanda to India and get a 20% discount on your economy and business class tickets if you book a trip to … Continue reading Did You Know: 10 Random Nigerian-Related Tourism Facts You Should Know
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Women You Should Know Nike Davies-Okundaye
April 19, 2022
Nike Okundaye was born in 1951 in Ogidi, Kogi State, in North-Central Nigeria, and was brought up amidst the traditional weaving and dyeing as practiced in her hometown. Her parents and great-grandmother were musicians and craftspeople, who specialized in the areas of cloth weaving, adire making, indigo dyeing and leather. Nike Davies-Okundaye is a well-reputed … Continue reading Women You Should Know Nike Davies-Okundaye
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Men You Should Know: Ausbeth Ajagu
April 19, 2022
Ajagu was born in Asaba, Nigeria. Though he lives in Canada, he is a native of Nimo in Njikoka in Anambra State. He attended Oneh Primary School, Asaba, Delta State from 1971 to 1976 and later Osadedenis High School from 1976 to 1981. Read more about Men you should know He was a student of … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ausbeth Ajagu
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War Memories: Igbo Celebrates Biafra After 55 Years
April 19, 2022
Today is Remembrance Day. The Nigerian-Biafran War (1967-1970) evokes diverse feelings and emotions among various people in Nigeria. For so many Nigerians, the Biafran War was an ugly past in Nigeria’s history that should not be remembered, but for the Igbo people who made up the most of the defunct Biafran Republic population, the … Continue reading War Memories: Igbo Celebrates Biafra After 55 Years
Nigeria in Detail Opinion Politics
Youth Power: The Zikist Movement (Part 1)
April 19, 2022
Since Nigeria gained independence from the British in 1960, leading figures like Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello amongst others have been celebrated as freedom fighters and dominated the Nigerian mainstream history. However, there are various unsung heroes of Nigeria’s independence – the youths. There have been opinions that the Nigerian youth were nowhere … Continue reading Youth Power: The Zikist Movement (Part 1)
Inspector Dagogo By Ibiene Bidiaque
April 19, 2022
With his life crashing around him, Inspector Ugbana Dagogo is forced to face up to the choices he’s made as he tries to find his way back to his family. However, the journey will be far from smooth as he plays a perilous game with Lagos’ most dangerous man and encounters a ripple of people whose lives … Continue reading Inspector Dagogo By Ibiene Bidiaque
