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One Year After Lekki Massacre: What Has Changed?
April 19, 2022
20 October 2020 remains fresh on the minds of Nigerians and the world at large. It was one of the darkest moments in Nigeria’s history. On the night of this day, at about 6:50 pm, members of the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos State, Nigeria. … Continue reading One Year After Lekki Massacre: What Has Changed?
20th October 2020: One Year Later
April 19, 2022
Today, 20th of October 2021 is the one year anniversary of the infamous event of 20th of October 2020, otherwise known as the #LekkiMassacre. Read more about Politics The month of October 2020 will forever be a memorable month in the socio-political history of Nigeria. A month in which Nigerians from all extractions came together, … Continue reading 20th October 2020: One Year Later
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Everyday Heroes: The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation
April 19, 2022
Today, we take a look at a foundation that was set up as a means to give back to society in honour of a man who was a giant in his own rights, The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation (EEF). The Foundation is aimed at promoting the legacy of Dr Emmanuel Egbogah, OON (1942-2018). Read more … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation
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Did You Know? Idowu Sofola: The First African To Be Elected As The Secretary-General Of The International Bar Association
April 19, 2022
Chief Idowu Sofola, SAN, MON was popularly known as a Nigerian jurist, Bencher and President of the Nigerian Bar Association. He was previously the Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers. Idowu was the first African to be elected as the Secretary-General of the International Bar Association. Read more about Did you know? Early … Continue reading Did You Know? Idowu Sofola: The First African To Be Elected As The Secretary-General Of The International Bar Association
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Economic Importance Of Using Locally Made Products
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is a great country with several people and their unique abilities. Nigeria is blessed with rich natural resources and different categories of people who explore them in different innovative ways. Our country has produced a lot of products. These products range from technological to household/domestic products. Read more about Business Now the question … Continue reading Economic Importance Of Using Locally Made Products
Nigeria At 60 Award Postponed By The Federal Government
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian government has announced the postponement of Nigeria at 60 awards which was initially scheduled to hold on Friday, September 3, 2021. This information was made public on Sunday, August 29, 2021, via an official statement by the Nigerian Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Chief Adeniyi Adebayo, through his Special Assistant on … Continue reading Nigeria At 60 Award Postponed By The Federal Government
Aminu Kano’s Talakawa Philosophy
April 19, 2022
Aminu Kano was born in Kano on August 9, 1920, to the family of an Islamic scholar, Mallam Yusufu, a lineage known for producing judicial scholars, and Rakiya, a Fulata Borno family of Mamman Zara. Despite his near upper-class background, Mallam Aminu Kano lived an exemplary stoic life which toed the line of his … Continue reading Aminu Kano’s Talakawa Philosophy
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ThrowBack Thursday: Revisiting The Oputa Panel (2)
April 19, 2022
The report of the Oputa Panel was never officially published by the Federal Government. However, the report became publicly accessible in some media as far back as 2005 when a Washington-based NGO, Nigerian Democratic Movement(NDM) & Nigeria-based Civil Society Forum(CSF), unofficially published a copy of the Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission online – two … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Revisiting The Oputa Panel (2)
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Tokyo 2020: Blessing Oborodudu, The First Nigerian To Win An Olympic Medal In Wrestling
April 19, 2022
Finally, Nigerians can breathe fresh air in the Olympics as Blessing Oborodudu has qualified for the final of the 68kg wrestling event. Read more about Sports Oborodudu’s victory now assures Nigeria of a medal in Tokyo as she has equally made history as the first Nigerian to win an Olympic medal in wrestling. In … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: Blessing Oborodudu, The First Nigerian To Win An Olympic Medal In Wrestling
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Fact Friday: Regional Quests For Restructuring Might Be The Way Forward
April 19, 2022
There was never a time that calls for restructuring has been this loud and sustained as the current socio-political climate in the Southern Nigerian bloc suggests. Read more about Governance The bigoted voices in government have succeeded in finally causing the various ethnic groups and interests in the southern part of Nigeria to either band … Continue reading Fact Friday: Regional Quests For Restructuring Might Be The Way Forward
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Greek Freak
April 19, 2022
The ‘Greek Freak’, due to his absolutely amazing and astounding combination of size, speed, ball-handling ability and of course, Greek nationality, the name fits a description for Antetokounmpo, who is actually of Nigerian descent. Read more about Sports He is a Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National … Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Greek Freak
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Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: 2019 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Final
April 19, 2022
Nigerian women’s national basketball team, the D’Tigress, established dominance as an African basketball powerhouse in the 2019 edition of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Senegal. Read more about Golden moments in Nigerian sports After beating Mali, 79-58 in the semi-final of the event, the coach Otis Hugely tutored side was up against the Senegalese … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: 2019 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Final
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Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nwankwo Kanu’s Hattrick Against Chelsea In 1999
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, it is the dream of almost every aspiring Nigerian football player to make it to Europe and feature in the grandest stage of them all. However, there are Nigerian players whose past exploits in Europe opened Nigeria to the world as a country filled with football talents. One of such players … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nwankwo Kanu’s Hattrick Against Chelsea In 1999
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2023 Elections: INEC Launches Voter Enrolment Device
April 19, 2022
As part of efforts to ensure that technology plays a key role in the Nigerian electoral process, especially as regards the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has launched its Voter Enrollment Device, a design by INEC engineers that was produced overseas. Read more about Tech The device was produced to … Continue reading 2023 Elections: INEC Launches Voter Enrolment Device
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The Arewa Knot
April 19, 2022
The Arewa Knot, Logo, or symbol can be found in many Northern traditional emirates, as well as on clothes and other items. The Arewa Knot, Arewa logo, Dagin Arewa, or Tambarin Arewa, like any other symbol, is a traditional emblematic delineation of Northern Nigeria, particularly the Hausa dominated areas. Read more about Travel and … Continue reading The Arewa Knot
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