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ThrowBack Thursday: When Oba Eshugbayi Eleko Fought Colonial Masters To Defend His Subjects (2)
April 19, 2022
Oba Eshugbayi Eleko was the only Oba of Lagos that assumed the title of ‘Eleko of Eko’, others took the title of ‘Oba of Lagos. However, his reign is remarkable because he was fiercely defended his subjects against colonialism like they were co-owners of the bustling city of Lagos in the early 20th century. Eshugbayi’s … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When Oba Eshugbayi Eleko Fought Colonial Masters To Defend His Subjects (2)
By adedoyin
2019 Top 10 Moments in Football
April 19, 2022
Football is the most popular and widely practiced sport in Nigeria. Today, we bring you highlights of some of Nigeria’s best footballing moments in 2019. When Super Eagles Won Bronze While the national team aimed for a gold finish, finishing third at the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt is probably the greatest … Continue reading 2019 Top 10 Moments in Football
By ugo-chinedu
2019 Sports Highlights
April 19, 2022
Nigeria, undoubtedly rich in talents in the field of sports finishes every year with laurels won by her talented and hardworking athletes in various fields of sports. Below is how Nigerian athletes fared this year. Football Nigeria witnessed a third-place success at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Egypt earlier this year (June-July, … Continue reading 2019 Sports Highlights
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2019 Highlights – Top 10 National happenings
April 19, 2022
With few days left to bid farewell to 2019, Connect Nigeria presents some of the major highlights of 2019. 2019 General Election The fate of every democratic nation on earth is decided by the citizens’ choice of leadership. Nigeria on February 23, 2019 reelected President Muhammadu Buhari into power. Members of Nigeria’s Senate and House … Continue reading 2019 Highlights – Top 10 National happenings
By ugo-chinedu
Top 10 Tourist Spots in Nigeria for 2019
April 19, 2022
Tourism soared this year with lots of eager Nigerians ready to explore the world. Many visited the UAE, the Republic of Benin, South Africa (before the xenophobic attacks), Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Thailand, France, Zanzibar, Italy, and Beirut. On the other hand, a good number of Nigerians and foreigners experienced domestic tourism by visiting cities within … Continue reading Top 10 Tourist Spots in Nigeria for 2019
By ann
Five Things You Should Know About The Seeing AI App
April 19, 2022
One of the main aims of technology is to make things better, to enhance experiences and make life easier and more fun. This should be true for everyone irrespective of the different demographics like age, gender, social status and more especially whether you have a disability or are visually impaired. Read more about AI The … Continue reading Five Things You Should Know About The Seeing AI App
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Crazy About the North West: 3 Things to do in Kebbi
April 19, 2022
Welcome to the Land of Equity, Kebbi State. This state is ideal for cultural tourism and it calls to tourists to experience its vast potentials for art, architecture and history. Here are three things you can do in Kebbi state: Read more about Northern Nigeria Attend a Festival Ever heard of the Argungu Fishing Festival … Continue reading Crazy About the North West: 3 Things to do in Kebbi
By ann
Women You Should Know: Turai Yar’adua
April 19, 2022
The First Lady of Nigeria is informal, but an accepted title, held by the wife of the President of Nigeria as long as He is in the office of the President. Though there is no constitutional provision for such an office in Nigeria, there, however, has been official funding and staff allocation to the office … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Turai Yar’adua
By jeremiah
5 Tech Podcasts You Should Absolutely Listen To!
April 19, 2022
Everyday information is released to the air and we either know this or not. Sharing information has evolved from word of mouth, town criers and newspapers to publicity on social media pages, blogs, vlogs (video-blogs) and even to podcasts. Today, you do not have to spend 1030 minutes listening intently to get information but can … Continue reading 5 Tech Podcasts You Should Absolutely Listen To!
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Recap of the Lagos International Trade Fair 2019
April 19, 2022
The 38th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) was held at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) from November 1, 2019- 10th November, 2019. Organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the international trading platform had businessmen/women all over the world converge at Lagos State, Nigeria, Africa’s commercial hub, to carry … Continue reading Recap of the Lagos International Trade Fair 2019
By ugo-chinedu
Nationalism and Religious Harmony as a Deterrent to Ethnic Chauvinism in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The subject of nationalism and the role which Nigeria’s founding fathers played in it has always been hotly debated in political circles. There is no doubt that ethnicity largely seeped into the foundations of Nigerian nationalism and threatened to destroy it. But considering the role which religion has been playing in helping to harmonise the … Continue reading Nationalism and Religious Harmony as a Deterrent to Ethnic Chauvinism in Nigeria
By adedoyin
ThrowBack Thursday: When the Nigerian Youth Movement Inspired An Independent Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Youth Movement was the first authentic nationalist organisation founded to promote politics outside of the capital, Lagos. Founded as the Lagos Youth Movement, it was later renamed the Nigerian Youth Movement in 1936. With early members such as J.C. Vaughn, Ernest Ikoli, Eyo Ita, H.O. Davies, and Samuel Akinsanya, constituting a mix of … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When the Nigerian Youth Movement Inspired An Independent Nigeria
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ThrowBack Thursday: Herbert Macaulay – The Founder of Nigerian Nationalism
April 19, 2022
Herbert Olayinka Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay was one of the first leaders of the Nigerian opposition to British colonial rule. He was also a civil engineer, surveyor, architect, journalist, and accomplished musician considered by many Nigerians as the founder of Nigerian nationalism, a course which paved way for Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule. Macaulay … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Herbert Macaulay – The Founder of Nigerian Nationalism
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Family Businesses in Nigeria: Yinka Folawiyo Group
April 19, 2022
The Yinka Folawiyo Group is one of Nigeria’s long-lived conglomerates. Known for its involvement in the energy sector, it has operated in diverse industries for over fifty years. It owes its longevity to its ability to move with the predominant interests of the time, in line with the evolution of the local economy. Younger Nigerians … Continue reading Family Businesses in Nigeria: Yinka Folawiyo Group
Is Nigeria’s Democracy Crossing Over To Feudalism?
April 19, 2022
It is almost a fairly common thing to find Nigerians who scornfully refer to Nigeria as a mere geographical expression. It is believed that this notion must have taken root from the instance when Lord Frederick Lugard strung together diverse ethnic groups and officially named it Nigeria. Many Nigerians also tend to just see the … Continue reading Is Nigeria’s Democracy Crossing Over To Feudalism?
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