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Do You Know? The 2015 NBA Champion Who Rejected Harvard For Basketball
April 19, 2022
The beauty of basketball is not in the popularity of the game, it is in fact in the heart of the player. All pro scouts and players know this, and this is why Festus Ifeanyi Ezeli is the subject of our Did You Know today. Born in Benin City in 1989, Ezeli, was the model … Continue reading Do You Know? The 2015 NBA Champion Who Rejected Harvard For Basketball
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Do You Know? 6 Childhood Games We Played Before PlayStation & XBOX
April 19, 2022
I have amazing memories of so many games I would play as a child growing up in the early 90’s, when the PlayStation and the Xbox felt like a leap into the future for kids at the time. In today’s digital world, children are exposed to more tech than I could have dreamed of during … Continue reading Do You Know? 6 Childhood Games We Played Before PlayStation & XBOX
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Did you Know? 6 Food Vendors in Port Harcourt that can Arrange Val Packages for you Today
April 19, 2022
Since the month began, we’ve had Val-themed topics once a week. Today’s the ‘D’ day. Most of us have made all celebratory arrangements. But I know that some of us love last-minute rush; today’s piece is actually dedicated to the last-minute shoppers in Port Harcourt. Now, if you ask, why Port Harcourt? My reply … Continue reading Did you Know? 6 Food Vendors in Port Harcourt that can Arrange Val Packages for you Today
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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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Did You Know? Sungbo’s Eredo, The Thousand-Year Old Remains Of A Yoruba Civilization
April 19, 2022
The story of Sungbo Eredo is as fascinating as its physically imposing remains. Today, it’s a discontinuous series of earthen work located to the South West of Ijebu Ode, much of it is situated in forested land. But in the past, it was a long, large, physically imposing defensive wall that roughly encircled the … Continue reading Did You Know? Sungbo’s Eredo, The Thousand-Year Old Remains Of A Yoruba Civilization
Did You Know? 7 Things A Food Processor Can Do
April 19, 2022
My people, I dey greet oh! Hope you had a restful weekend. Mine was busy; I spent most of it in the kitchen. I made three different soups on Saturday. On Sunday, I made stew for the week and then I made fried rice and salad for lunch. Anyways, the koko of my gist … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Things A Food Processor Can Do
Did You Know? Ime Udoka Is The First Nigerian To Coach An NBA Side
April 19, 2022
The past few years have seen Nigeria witness remarkable success on the basketball front, especially with the senior male and female national basketball teams. However, certain individuals have stood out and put Nigeria on the global map as a country with great basketball talents. Read more about Sports The appointment of Ime Udoka as … Continue reading Did You Know? Ime Udoka Is The First Nigerian To Coach An NBA Side
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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria
Did You Know? John Nmadu Yisa-Doko: Nigeria’s First Indigenous Chief Of Air Staff
April 19, 2022
One who was amongst the first batch of pilots recruited to serve in the newly formed Nigerian Air Force, John Nmadu Yisa-Doko was born to parents Paul Kolo Yisa and Sarah Dufia Yisa in Doko, Niger State, of Nigeria on 13th February 1942. He rose to become not only the first officer of NAF … Continue reading Did You Know? John Nmadu Yisa-Doko: Nigeria’s First Indigenous Chief Of Air Staff
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Did You Know? 6 Kitchen Remedies For Body Odour
April 19, 2022
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of sitting beside someone who has body odour, if you’ve ever shared an enclosed space with them, you’ll know how oppressive body odour can be. I once had the bad luck of sharing an enclosed space with such a person and all I can say is that it … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Kitchen Remedies For Body Odour
Did You Know? The Ishan Cotton of Edo State
April 19, 2022
The history of Nigeria’s pre-colonial societies isn’t just about conquerors, treaties, and mass movements. It’s also about ordinary communities living off their commerce and linking up with the world through trade. The people of those times weren’t very different from us, at least in one sense: their occupations mattered as much to them as our … Continue reading Did You Know? The Ishan Cotton of Edo State
South Eastern Delicacies: Did you Know? Donkey Meat is a Delicacy in Ebonyi State
April 19, 2022
Donkeys were introduced in Nigeria during the Trans-Saharan trade. As pack animals, they provided a cheap, reliable alternative for short and long distance journeys. Donkeys have a great reputation for patience and endurance. The use of this animal in the transportation of agricultural produce has persisted in Northern Nigeria especially in areas with a network … Continue reading South Eastern Delicacies: Did you Know? Donkey Meat is a Delicacy in Ebonyi State
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Billion Dollar Companies
April 19, 2022
How much are Nigeria’s bigger corporations worth? The answer to this question depends on where you choose to draw the line. As you would expect, the number of companies on your rich list falls as the value-stakes are raised higher. Are we looking at firms raking in hundreds of millions of naira, or mammoth business … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Billion Dollar Companies
Did You Know? Davido’s ‘Fall’ Is The Longest Charting Nigerian Song On Billboard
April 19, 2022
Did you know that Davido’s 2017 hit, ‘Fall’ is longest charting Nigerian song on Billboard? The DMW boss made a post on his Instagram account in December 2018, expressing surprise at his Billboard debut, and thanking his American fans after ‘Fall’ was enlisted on the world’s number one music charts. The song debuted at number … Continue reading Did You Know? Davido’s ‘Fall’ Is The Longest Charting Nigerian Song On Billboard
Did You Know? Candido Da Rocha, Lagos’ First Millionaire
April 19, 2022
If you were out and about a paved street on the east end of Lagos Island in the early 1910s, there’s a chance you would spot an affluent-looking horse-drawn cart bumbling along. And if you looked closely enough, you might just be able to tell who its wealthy passenger was. He could, in fact, have … Continue reading Did You Know? Candido Da Rocha, Lagos’ First Millionaire
Did You Know? Windows 1.0 was the First Version of Windows with a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has been in the desktop OS game for more than 3 decades. The software giant’s proprietary operating system, Windows, was launched in 1985 by Microsoft to provide a more intuitive interface for PC users to interact with the computer. Windows 1.0 was released in November 1985 and was the first version of the 33-year-old operating … Continue reading Did You Know? Windows 1.0 was the First Version of Windows with a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
