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Did You Know? A Nigerian Set An Unbroken NBA Record
April 19, 2022
Hakeem Olajuwon is the only player in NBA history to record more than 3,000 blocked shots and 2,000 steals. For a legend such as this, it is hard to think that there is a possibility that the superstar would have missed out on his big career while in secondary school. Born to a Muslim family … Continue reading Did You Know? A Nigerian Set An Unbroken NBA Record
By achem
Did You Know? Shrimps Contain A Cancer-Fighting Mineral
April 19, 2022
Shrimps are considered to be one of the most popular seafood eaten globally. They are tiny crustaceans who live right at the bottom of the oceans and play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the sea world. Shrimps contain both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids important for the brain and immune system health. … Continue reading Did You Know? Shrimps Contain A Cancer-Fighting Mineral
By amarachi
Did You Know? The First Primary School in Nigeria Was Established in Badagry
April 19, 2022
Badagry is situated in the coastal area of Lagos State, Nigeria, directly bordering Benin at Seme. The Wesleyan Mission (Methodist Church), during the British Colony, established the first primary school in Nigeria in 1843. In 1845, the school was named St. Thomas Anglican Nursery and Primary School by Rev. Golmer of the Church Missionary Society (CMS), founded … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Primary School in Nigeria Was Established in Badagry
Did You Know…? Ogiri Boosts The Immune System
April 19, 2022
Ogiri is a local ingredient used for flavouring local dishes, it is made from fermented oil seeds like sesame seeds or egusi seeds. Did You Know? Ogiri is notorious for it’s smell. It has a very distinctive smell that has been likened to cheese or stinky tofu Ogiri is very popular among the Igbo people … Continue reading Did You Know…? Ogiri Boosts The Immune System
By amarachi
Did You Know…? Gospel Reggae Singer, Buchi, Was Once A Cultist
April 19, 2022
If you do not know gospel reggae singer, Buchi, you may at least be familiar with the lyrics from his popular song, Mma Mma: “The gospel is not for Sunday morning, Sunday morning alone…” Buchi is an artiste, poet, writer and evangelist, and here are some things you might not know about him. Did You … Continue reading Did You Know…? Gospel Reggae Singer, Buchi, Was Once A Cultist
Did You Know? Kano’s Dawanau Is West Africa’s Largest Grains Market.
April 19, 2022
Kano, Northern Nigeria’s commercial heartbeat and the country’s second biggest city, is known for its ancient trading prowess. Its importance to trans-saharan trade dates back several centuries, and has successfully held its own as a business hub linking the southern reaches of the sahel and the forest belt beyond it with the continent’s northern regions. … Continue reading Did You Know? Kano’s Dawanau Is West Africa’s Largest Grains Market.
Did You Know? The Evolution of Iro and Buba
April 19, 2022
The Iro and Buba is a traditional attire often worn by Yoruba women in Nigeria. Five-piece attire The original version of the outfit consists of five pieces: The Iro are long, rectangular, large wrap-around skirts tied around the waist and knotted. The Buba is a long-sleeved, loose-fitting blouse. The head-tie Gele is famously known to be … Continue reading Did You Know? The Evolution of Iro and Buba
By beckonoise
Did You Know? Lagos’ Startup Ecosystem Is Worth $2 billion
April 19, 2022
Lagos’s entrepreneurial culture, sustained by millions of energetic businesspeople in locations across the city, is evolving with the times. Lagos is known to be home to numerous local and multinational companies, as well as hundreds of thousands of small, informal sector businesses. Today, it also hosts a budding startup ecosystem that’s grabbing international headlines. Startup … Continue reading Did You Know? Lagos’ Startup Ecosystem Is Worth $2 billion
Did You Know? Victor Moses First Traveled to England to Seek Asylum
April 19, 2022
Nigerian International and Chelsea forward Victor Moses has had several career challenges that have pushed him to his best, both home and away. We see an amazing player who has done remarkably well for Nigeria in the past months, but there’s more to the challenges that have shaped Moses into the Super Star we know … Continue reading Did You Know? Victor Moses First Traveled to England to Seek Asylum
By achem
Proverbs 31 Babe: Why You Should Have a Side Hustle
April 19, 2022
A side hustle is a service or product that you offer or sell on the side of your current full-time job or business, to earn extra income. There are many inspiring things about the Proverbs 31 woman. She has encouraged me to embrace the virtue of early rising, taught me the value of earning my … Continue reading Proverbs 31 Babe: Why You Should Have a Side Hustle
By jehonwa
Did You Know? 12 Interesting Facts You Never Knew About Boxing Day
April 19, 2022
Boxing Day is on the 26th of December, the days after Christmas. We all talk about it, but despite its name ‘Boxing Day’ which makes most of us think it’s a day we get to be Floyd Mayweather and Anthony Joshua, it has nothing to do with the pugilistic competition. Some historians say the holiday … Continue reading Did You Know? 12 Interesting Facts You Never Knew About Boxing Day
By beckonoise
Did You Know? There’s a Radio Show/Website Dedicated to Students Called Correct Student
April 19, 2022
You probably didn’t know about Correct Student, a radio show that celebrates the excellence in young people. It educates and entertains students on their road to success giving information about their achievements. The Correct student also has a website which offers editing and proofreading services for admissions, with scholarship essays included. In a world that youths … Continue reading Did You Know? There’s a Radio Show/Website Dedicated to Students Called Correct Student
By beckonoise
5 Things you Would Love About Port Harcourt City
April 19, 2022
If you’re big into touring and visiting new places and have not been to Port Harcourt city, (PH) then I have to ask, where have you been going? Traveling is not something I like to do though; but when I was much younger it was a top list favorite hobby. Probably because I was driven … Continue reading 5 Things you Would Love About Port Harcourt City
By beckonoise
What You Don’t Know About OKPA (Bambara nut).
April 19, 2022
Have you ever wondered why people in Enugu look healthier than others? Do you want to know? OK, I’ll tell you. Well, it’s because they eat Okpa! Ok, maybe that was too much, but sincerely, Okpa is a healthy food. Okpa is prepared from a leguminous plant called Bambara nut scientifically named ‘Vigna subterranea’. The Bambara … Continue reading What You Don’t Know About OKPA (Bambara nut).
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7 Mistakes Great Screenwriters Do Not Make
April 19, 2022
I love Nollywood. I’ve loved Nollywood since the days of Igbo movies subtitled in English, all the way to the days of Glamour Girls and True Confession. The repeated pairing of Liz Benson & Sola Fosudo and Emeka Ike & Genevieve Nnaji could not quench this love, nor could soundtracks that told the entire story … Continue reading 7 Mistakes Great Screenwriters Do Not Make
By jehonwa
