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Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government
April 19, 2022
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, called out the Nigerian government on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, describing the government as ‘’killers’’ following the massacre at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State. Ighalo who was an unused substitute in Manchester United’s matchday one 2-1 win over Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government
By ugo-chinedu
Lekki Toll Gate: The Ground Of The Fallen
April 19, 2022
‘When the mob came, they watched; When the soldiers killed, they feigned ignorance.’ The 20th of October 2020 will never be forgotten easily in the history of modern Nigeria. It will be remembered as the day Nigeria tried to break Nigerians, the day the government told Nigerians that they do not matter, the day … Continue reading Lekki Toll Gate: The Ground Of The Fallen
What #EndSARS Movement Tells Us About Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The past two weeks have revealed volumes about just how human Nigerians are. Just like everywhere else in the world, Nigerians have been pushed to the proverbial wall and people are fighting back. But in all this, patterns have now become standard practice on both sides and I would like to spell them out. … Continue reading What #EndSARS Movement Tells Us About Nigeria
By david-okwara
International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
April 19, 2022
In 2015, 736 million people lived below the international poverty line of surviving on less than $1.90 per day. Three years later (2018), nearly 8% of workers in the globe and their families lived below the US $1.90 daily for each person in the family. Majority of the people from these figures reside in … Continue reading International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerian Set To Vie For US Governorship Election
April 19, 2022
Nigerians have continued making remarkable wave in every sector in the globe. A few days back, we were all jubilating Okonjo-Iweala’s success into the final round of selection process for the post of Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and it did not take long for another Nigerian to surface on the long list … Continue reading Nigerian Set To Vie For US Governorship Election
By ugo-chinedu
Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Entertainment Industry
April 19, 2022
Nollywood and the music scene have been the torchbearers of the entertainment complex for the longest time. Most pundits would tell you the modern era can be traced back to the ’90s. The film industry especially has grown exponentially in international relevance since that time. In the light of Nigeria’s diamond jubilee, we would … Continue reading Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Entertainment Industry
By david-okwara
Nigeria @60: One Independence Day Amongst Many
April 19, 2022
Sixty years ago today, the nation of Nigeria took a bold step towards freedom from colonial rule. The entirety of the nation erupted in celebration as the day of commemoration was earmarked on October 1st, 1960. Citizens marched on and rejoiced as they went in a procession towards Tafawa Balewa Square where the ceremony was … Continue reading Nigeria @60: One Independence Day Amongst Many
By adedoyin
Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 1
April 19, 2022
Evidence of slackening political participation is growing as the Nigerian state ages. It may even seem that in its 60 years of independence, it has continued to re-invent wheels in the democratic cycle. For too long, Nigerians have swung from ideological politics from before Independence to survival politics during the junta. Therefore, many argue … Continue reading Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 1
By adedoyin
Nigeria @ 60 Logo: A Sequel Of Scandals
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Diamond Independence jubilee was supposed to be a time of celebration for all Nigerians trying to shake off the economic effects of a Coronavirus lockdown. It should be a celebration for all class of Nigerians, home and abroad. The 1st of October 2020 should be an overview of the journey it has taken the … Continue reading Nigeria @ 60 Logo: A Sequel Of Scandals
By adedoyin
Igali Seek Government Support Towards Becoming The First Black African Member Of The UWW Bureau
April 19, 2022
Hon. Daniel Igali, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has asked for the support of the Nigerian government in his bid towards becoming the first black African member of the United World Wrestling (UWW) bureau. On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Igali paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Sunday Dare, the Nigerian Minister of … Continue reading Igali Seek Government Support Towards Becoming The First Black African Member Of The UWW Bureau
By ugo-chinedu
Men You Should Know: Ikechi Uko
April 19, 2022
Early life Ikechi Uko is from Abia State, Nigeria. He was born on 12th January 1964 into the family of Mr Samson Uko and Mrs Salome Uko, née Azubuike. At a young age, Uko had an eye on travel. He could give up anything to discover new places. He attended National Secondary School Nike, Enugu. … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ikechi Uko
By jeremiah
ThrowBack Thursday: The Four Teenagers Who Hijacked A Plane To Save Nigeria
April 19, 2022
A few heroic tales have been told of instances where ordinary Nigerians took fate into their hands and moved to alter the direction history follows. Examples such as Wole Soyinka holding a broadcasting house at gunpoint to switch tapes of a Western region Premier’s broadcast remains one of the top daring acts in Nigerian … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Four Teenagers Who Hijacked A Plane To Save Nigeria
By adedoyin
Brands We Love: Eleganza
April 19, 2022
Somewhere along the popular Mobolaji Johnson Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos sits a large industrial complex. Behind the gates and walls, heavy-duty machines churn out a continuous series of plastic products: chairs, bottles, travel boxes, coolers, and even hair thread. The fabrication is supervised by workers clad in protective overalls. Read more about Brands We Love … Continue reading Brands We Love: Eleganza
2021 AfroBasket Qualifiers: Nigeria Is The Best Team In Africa – Abdul Yahaya
April 19, 2022
Having featured for D’Tigers on multiple occasions especially at the AfroBasket and national 3×3 team levels, no one understands the depth of hard work needed for a Nigerian basketball player to make the final roster for the 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers like Abdul Yahaya. With the D’Tigers pitched alongside Mali, Rwanda, and Algeria in the … Continue reading 2021 AfroBasket Qualifiers: Nigeria Is The Best Team In Africa – Abdul Yahaya
By ugo-chinedu
Most Important Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic
April 19, 2022
‘Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it’, so does the popular saying go. Learning from experience is crucial, both for effective emergency response and to build for the future. The coronavirus pandemic which as of press time has infected over 18m people worldwide and led to the death of … Continue reading Most Important Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic
