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Did You Know? NTA Jos Was The First TV Station In West Africa To Broadcast In Colour
April 19, 2022
The first terrestrial television broadcast in Africa was from Ibadan (now NTA Ibadan) in 1959, in the present day Oyo state. TV stations began to spring up soon after in various locations, but they all broadcast in black and white until Benue/Plateau Television (BPTV) Jos, now NTA Jos, took television one notch higher with its … Continue reading Did You Know? NTA Jos Was The First TV Station In West Africa To Broadcast In Colour
The 5th Agrofood & PlastPinkPack Nigeira 2019
April 19, 2022
Eight official country pavilions and many global technology leaders present in 2019 Visitors pre-register for free Good news around agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2019: The 5th edition features a record participation and will be the biggest ever. In connection with a strong institutional support both in Nigeria and internationally as well as an excellent conference … Continue reading The 5th Agrofood & PlastPinkPack Nigeira 2019
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World Radio Day; Celebrating Radio, The Medium That Has Most Revolutionalized Communication & Entertainment
April 19, 2022
Imagine the sea without water, Earth without oxygen and a world without radio. 13th February was adopted by UNESCO as World Radio Day, a day chosen to celebrate the single technology that has most revolutionized the way people have communicated over the years. The theme for this year’s World Radio Day is “Dialogue, Tolerance and … Continue reading World Radio Day; Celebrating Radio, The Medium That Has Most Revolutionalized Communication & Entertainment
Origin of Banga Soup
April 19, 2022
It is said that the best way to understand the traditions and cultures of a people is to eat their food. Cultural foods reflect the geography of a people and their rich agricultural products. The Niger-Delta region in Nigeria is the home of finger-licking delicacies. More often than not, their meals are stamped with their … Continue reading Origin of Banga Soup
Recipe for Abak-Atama Soup
April 19, 2022
My friend, Linda says I’m an Eastern chic. This means I was born and buttered in South-Eastern Nigeria. Even though I had travelled to different parts of the country at different times, I stuck faithfully to my Igbo friends and our Igbo cuisine. While I had acquaintances from other ethnic groups, Igbo food was all … Continue reading Recipe for Abak-Atama Soup
ThrowBack Thursday: The First Republic (1960-1966)
April 19, 2022
As is common with most political climes around the world, infighting, backstabbing, ambition, lobbying and corruption were all rife when the First Republic kicked off in October 1st 1960. Prior to the start of the First Republic, leaders from various regions of Nigeria had come together in one voice against the continued hold of the British … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The First Republic (1960-1966)
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Upcoming Tour & Travel Deals for 2019
April 19, 2022
Here are a few Travel and Tour deals you don’t want to miss: 1. Flight Promo Afro Tourism Travel Company Check out these amazing flight deals available on Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad and British Airways. Return economy ticket from Lagos to Dubai for N219,831; Lagos to London from N258,831; Lagos to New York from N285,838 … Continue reading Upcoming Tour & Travel Deals for 2019
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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekpang Nkukwo
April 19, 2022
When Efik and the Ibibios are mentioned, two things readily come to mind, their fattening room tradition and their heavenly delicacies. While the first is a time honoured tradition of the people of Old Calabar region, the second constitutes a part of their women’s identity. The fattening room tradition is one of the essential rites … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekpang Nkukwo
Pacer’s Oladipo Out of Action Due to Knee Injury
April 19, 2022
The Indiana Pacers have a whole lot to worry about in the coming days with their brilliant star guard, Victor Oladipo, out of action due to a severe right knee injury he suffered on Wednesday night. A prefatory exam on the Nigerian’s right knee indicates that he will require surgery and may not be in … Continue reading Pacer’s Oladipo Out of Action Due to Knee Injury
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ThrowBack Thursday: The January 15th 1966 Coup
April 19, 2022
It was 53 years ago on Tuesday, January 15th 1966 that the bloodiest coup in Nigeria happened. It affected all the angles of the country so much that the nation might have never really fully recovered from it. The January 15th coup sowed seeds of discord between major and minor ethnic groups and even further heightened ethnic … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The January 15th 1966 Coup
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Men You Should Know: Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as Justice Oputa, Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa was regarded as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished legal personalities. A man who was justifiably considered a man with a coat of many colors; a typical biblical Joseph in Nigerian terms; a renowned legal colossus, Economist, Historian, Public Servant, Administrator extraordinaire, visionary statesman and the Socrates of … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa
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Don’t miss these 2019 Tour Deals
April 19, 2022
Lery B Travels Are you a business owner travelling to Dubai to buy things? Don’t miss out on the Dubai Shopping Festival for those travelling between 22nd – 27th January. This package includes Return Flight Tickets on Egypt Air, 5 nights in a 4-star Hotel, Daily Breakfast, Airport Transfers, Dubai Visa, all taxes including Tourism Dirham, several … Continue reading Don’t miss these 2019 Tour Deals
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ThrowBack Thursday: The Coming of the 2nd Republic in 1979
April 19, 2022
After General Yakubu Gowon had failed to renege power to a democratically elected government in 1975 and had instead declared an indefinite suspension of the Democratic plan, a bloodless military coup was organized and he was deposed. General Murtala Mohammed, the new post-coup military Head of State, continued on the quest to bring back a … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Coming of the 2nd Republic in 1979
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Kwara Cricket Association to Organize School Tourney
April 19, 2022
The Kwara Cricket Federation is concluding plans to host the Easter Holiday Cricket tournament for secondary schools in the state. The event, which will feature several teams from different schools across the state, is part of the cricket body’s objective to discover, equip and develop young players at the grassroots. To ensure the success of … Continue reading Kwara Cricket Association to Organize School Tourney
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Origin of the Nigerian Food: Okpa
April 19, 2022
Enugu, as the name implies, is situated on a hill. Located in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, this beautiful and serene state is synonymous with coal production and okpa di oku. While the former has been rendered redundant, the latter continues to tantalize the taste buds of indigenes and non-indigenes alike. In fact, most communities … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Food: Okpa
