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Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nigeria Vs Mozambique (2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
April 19, 2022
Following the confirmation of South Africa as the host nation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (the first on African soil), it became the dream of every African football nation to feature in the first World Cup on home soil. Read more about Golden moments in Nigeria sports However, there was a hurdle to … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nigeria Vs Mozambique (2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
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Top 10 Airlines In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s aviation industry has had its share of ups and downs. From the launching of new players and the purchase of new aeroplanes to the failure of domestic passenger carriers, its colourful history has played out over decades. But it’s alive, relevant today as it’s always been. Read more about Travel and Tourism This … Continue reading Top 10 Airlines In Nigeria
Democracy Day: What We Must Do
April 19, 2022
Democracy Day, June 12, this year is with a little difference. A lot of Nigerians are rather angry and have preferred not to join in the celebrations the government may have highlighted to pat themselves on the back. Read more about Politics Instead, protest locations both within and outside Nigeria are being prepped for … Continue reading Democracy Day: What We Must Do
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FG Declares Monday, June 14, As Public Holiday To Mark Democracy Day
April 19, 2022
As part of celebrations for Nigeria’s Democracy Day for this year, June 12, 2021, the government has declared Monday, June 14, as a public holiday. The date (June 12) falls under a weekend (Saturday), prompting the government to go for Monday to ensure citizens have spare time to honour sacrifices made by patriotic Nigerians … Continue reading FG Declares Monday, June 14, As Public Holiday To Mark Democracy Day
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Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nigeria’s First FIFA World Cup Win
April 19, 2022
It is the dream of any nation that hasn’t featured at the FIFA World Cup to qualify and have their flag hoisted alongside that of other countries, but having an interesting world cup debut is a bigger dream. That is the story of the Golden Generation of the Nigerian national football team, the Super … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nigeria’s First FIFA World Cup Win
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Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: D’Tigress’ First FIBA World Cup Win
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian national women’s basketball team popularly known as D’Tigress has established dominance on the African basketball space but their success on the continental stage was not achieved overnight, it took years of hard work and surprises on the global stage for D’Tigress to arrive at this point where every national team in Africa … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: D’Tigress’ First FIBA World Cup Win
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As Seen On Twitter: #IAmIgboToo
April 19, 2022
In the midst of the dark cloud that has generally engulfed the Nigeria polity, MI Abaga has risen up to the occasion with the best message for these uncertain times, #IAmIgboToo. A message of love, hope, inclusion, and progress. Read more about As seen on Twitter Most parts of the past two months have been … Continue reading As Seen On Twitter: #IAmIgboToo
Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Fisayo Fosudo
April 19, 2022
Technology makes the world go round. Most individuals, including children and older adults, are now aware of the importance of tech literacy in a tech-driven world – picture your elderly mother trying to pronounce “Whatsapp” or your child operating mobile gadgets that are larger than their hands. Read more about Social media Influencers While … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Fisayo Fosudo
ThrowBack Thursday: Democracy Day 1999
April 19, 2022
On what was the occasion of the return to democratic rule in the now fourth Republic, the first Democracy Day was marked when President Olusegun Obasanjo, and his vice, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, took the mantle of office as President of Nigeria from General Abdulsalami Abubakar on 29 March, 1999. He would become the first … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Democracy Day 1999
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Did You Know? The Iwo Eleru Skull, Oldest Known Human Fossil In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
In 1965, Thurstan Shaw, a British archaeologist, discovered the partial remains of a skull. They had been excavating and studying material at Iho Eleru (‘cave of ashes’, also called Iwo Eleru) in what is now Ondo State. Read more about Did you know? Thurstan and his team knew that this was no ordinary find. … Continue reading Did You Know? The Iwo Eleru Skull, Oldest Known Human Fossil In Nigeria
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ThrowBack Thursday: Alvan Ikoku: Educationist, Activist And Statesman (1900-1971)
April 19, 2022
Alvan Azinna Ikoku was born on August 1, 1900 in Amanagwu, Arochukwu in Abia State. Read more about Throwback Thursday Between 1911 and 1914, Alvan attended the Arochukwu Government Primary School. From there, he moved to Hope Waddell College, Calabar, where he was mates with Akanu Ibiam and Eyo Ita Esua between 1915 and … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Alvan Ikoku: Educationist, Activist And Statesman (1900-1971)
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Top 10 Real Estate Companies In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
There’s no shortage of real estate companies in Nigeria. The number in the hundreds and are scattered across the country’s major metropolises. As you would expect, they do not all offer the same quality of service. Some have built impressive structures and charge a premium for their work. Others are barely known and battle … Continue reading Top 10 Real Estate Companies In Nigeria
Tour Deals: May Tour Deals to Grab
April 19, 2022
May 1st was Workers’ Day in Nigeria and being a Saturday, the public holiday was extended to Monday, May 3rd. It was a perfect way to start the new month and the best time to jump in on one of the many tour deals slated for this period. But if you missed that opportunity, … Continue reading Tour Deals: May Tour Deals to Grab
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#ThePlatform: Will Devolution Of Powers Solve Nigeria’s Problem?
April 19, 2022
On Workers Day, May 1st, not only are workers across the world celebrated for their contributions to the world, but another important initiative, #ThePlatform, which periodically tries to set a minimum standard of what governance should be like takes place. Read more about Politics Over the years, Covenant Christian Centre, led by Pastor Poju … Continue reading #ThePlatform: Will Devolution Of Powers Solve Nigeria’s Problem?
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Check Out These Amazing Tour Deals
April 19, 2022
Travelling is possible for any travel enthusiast if they plan early. But even if you don’t have an idea where to visit, these tour deals below should make the choice easier. Read more about Travel and Tourism Aspom Travel You can be part of the Tales of Three Countries Summer Trip coming up 27th … Continue reading Check Out These Amazing Tour Deals
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