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7 Interesting Facts About the Igalas You Should Know
April 19, 2022
Most Nigerians are familiar with our country’s three major ethnic groups; Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo – and some minority groups like the Ijaws. However, few know of the Igalas of Kogi State. This group interestingly boasts of a population size of more than two million natives, and a rich culture worth learning about. Here are a few fascinating … Continue reading 7 Interesting Facts About the Igalas You Should Know
An Election of Firsts: The Uniqueness of the March 2015 Presidential Elections
April 19, 2022
There is no doubt that the just concluded presidential election on the 28th of March has been the most epochal period in the history of Nigerian elections. The brand new political awakening – precipitated by a decade mastery of the social media by the Nigerian people – which blew over the political landscape, indeed had … Continue reading An Election of Firsts: The Uniqueness of the March 2015 Presidential Elections
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Is it a Crime to be Igbo? Chimamanda Adiche Asks Oba Akiolu
April 19, 2022
Since the Oba Akiolu’s saga, Nigerians all over the world have said a lot about it – condemning it and sometimes, making hilarious jokes from it. Click here to read some of the funniest jokes. However, we must not forget that the matter should not be taken too lightly as it concerns the safety of a … Continue reading Is it a Crime to be Igbo? Chimamanda Adiche Asks Oba Akiolu
#ThrowBackThursday: 7 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About the Nupe Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Nupes can be primarily found in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, near the confluence of Kaduna and Niger rivers. Their culture, language and history make them an interesting case-study for today’s segment of #ThrowbackThursday. Here are some fascinating facts about the ethnic group: 1. History of the Nupe Kingdom: The Nupes trace their … Continue reading #ThrowBackThursday: 7 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About the Nupe Tribe
#ThrowbackThursday: 5 Facts You Should Know About the Efik People
April 19, 2022
Have you ever visited Cross River State in Nigeria? If not, you should do so soon because the state is filled with diverse ethnic groups, beautiful places and amazing people. Today, we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to understand one of the ethnic groups in this beautiful state, the Efiks. The Efiks are one of … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: 5 Facts You Should Know About the Efik People
The Other Half of a Yellow Sun Review
April 19, 2022
TITLE: HALF OF A YELLOW SUN FILM BY: BIYI BANDELE DIRECTOR: BIYI BANDELE TIME: ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN MINUTES REVIEWER: SALAWU OLAJIDE If you are yet to read Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun, then Biyi Bandele’s movie is one you should not miss. The film is stellar, full of scenes picked out of Chimamanda Adichie’s novel. It … Continue reading The Other Half of a Yellow Sun Review
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Seven Interesting Facts About the Ancient Yoruba Culture
April 19, 2022
The Yoruba people are one of the ethnic groups of southwestern Nigeria and southern Benin in West Africa. The Yorubas are a distinctive people who are bound together by a common language with various different dialects. They also share a rich history and culture. Here are 7 facts about the Traditional Yoruba Culture: 1. According to … Continue reading Seven Interesting Facts About the Ancient Yoruba Culture
Leadership Checklist: What’s on Your List?
April 19, 2022
There are over 7 billion humans on earth. Africa is the world’s second most populated continent, and one in every five Africans is a Nigerian. In the real sense of it Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and is often compared to South Africa with over 53 million and Ghana with over 26 million. Over 170 … Continue reading Leadership Checklist: What’s on Your List?
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Our Heroes Past: Their Labour and Their Legacy
April 19, 2022
Whose duty is it to ensure that the labour of our heroes past is not in vain? It is yours and mine. We all have a role to play. As many Nigerians pointed out when asked what they loved most about Nigeria, this is the place we call home. So the question is, how … Continue reading Our Heroes Past: Their Labour and Their Legacy
By jehonwa
More Than a Public Holiday: The Significance of June 12th
April 19, 2022
Twenty-one years ago on this day, June 12th, a presidential election was held in Nigeria with the Social Democratic Party fielding two Muslims vying for the Presidency; Moshood Abiola and BabaGana Kingibe. The SDP had more votes even in Kano State- the state of origin of the NRC presidential candidate, Bashir Tofa. Though … Continue reading More Than a Public Holiday: The Significance of June 12th
When Will our Girls Return Home?
April 19, 2022
By Toks Ero I am sad that bomb blasts have become a regular occurrence in Nigeria. In less than a month, we have had two in Nyanya, Abuja killing scores of Nigerian’s. The abduction of over 200 or rather almost 300 school girls in a secondary school in Chibok, Borno State by the daredevil boko … Continue reading When Will our Girls Return Home?
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Read Full Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Live TV Address
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan addressed Nigerians on national TV late on Wednesday night, February 26th 2014. The address centered on Nigeria’s Centenary celebration. The President also spoke a little about the current security situation in North East Nigeria. Read the full text below. National Broadcast by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the Occasion of … Continue reading Read Full Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Live TV Address
Oke Idanre – The Hills of Idanre
April 19, 2022
The Idanre hills are popularly known as Oke Idanre. In Yoruba Language, Oke refers to a mountain or hill. The Idanre Hills are located in Idanre, Ondo State, in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Ondo State is comprised of different ethnic groups such as Akoko, Ilaje, Ondo, and Owo. The Ijaw people, a minority ethnic … Continue reading Oke Idanre – The Hills of Idanre
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The Amnesty Initiative: The Niger Delta’s Struggle for Equality
April 19, 2022
Pre Amnesty Era The Niger Delta covers 20,000 km² within wetlands of 70,000 km² formed primarily by sediment deposition. Home to 20 million people and 40 different ethnic groups, this floodplain makes up 7.5% of Nigeria’s total land mass. It is the largest wetland and maintains the third-largest drainage basin in Africa. The Niger Delta … Continue reading The Amnesty Initiative: The Niger Delta’s Struggle for Equality
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Discovering the Latent Skill of a Child
April 19, 2022
”Teach your kids that most problems in this world are really opportunities in disguise, and innovation comes from discontent.”- Steve Andraka. Every child has his or her own tastes, abilities, preferences and style. Each child is good at something or several things; a mix of intelligences. Observing the things that your child loves to do gives … Continue reading Discovering the Latent Skill of a Child
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