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Weekend Pleasure- 4 Amazing Folktales Told By the Igbos
April 19, 2022
The eastern part of Nigeria, largely occupied by the Igbo tribe, is rich in culture, customs and traditions and one of the tenets that have survived the rage of civilization and modernization is the art of storytelling. Interesting and educative folktales which have been passed down from generations to generations from the ‘ancestors’ are told … Continue reading Weekend Pleasure- 4 Amazing Folktales Told By the Igbos
By nkemndem
Discover Nigeria: Jabi, Abuja
April 19, 2022
Nothing beats a day at the Jabi Lake. A major tourist attraction in Abuja for visitors from around the country, the lake offers an inexpensive, fun day for the family, a great place to hang out with a lover or friends and someplace to go by yourself, enjoy the sun and read a good book. Encircled … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Jabi, Abuja
By nkemndem
#BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira: Buying Locally Made Goods Would Save Our Economy
April 19, 2022
The hashtag #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira has been trending on Twitter and Facebook; a campaign that will be significant in saving our dying economy. For long, Asian and American goods have flooded the Nigerian market, stifling the innovation of Nigerians and enriching the importing countries. Aba made goods have to be shipped to China and other Asian countries … Continue reading #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira: Buying Locally Made Goods Would Save Our Economy
By nnenna
St. Valentine: Patron Saint of Romance and Courtly Love
April 19, 2022
St. Valentine has been associated with courtly love and romance; however, little is known about this celebrated figure. Like other legends, it is thought he was a fourth-century Roman who was martyred during the reign of Claudius II. His feast day, on 14 February, collides with the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia (a pagan festival … Continue reading St. Valentine: Patron Saint of Romance and Courtly Love
By nelson-iluno
Ashes: A Symbol of Repentance
April 19, 2022
The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday. The name Ash Wednesday comes from the smudge of ashes placed on the foreheads of the Priest and parishioners to remind them of the need for repentance and as a symbol of their mortality (Genesis 3:19). Ashes in the Bible are a sign of repentance and … Continue reading Ashes: A Symbol of Repentance
By nelson-iluno
Events This Weekend
April 19, 2022
MUSIC │ CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN Venue: PraiseVille (Formerly JazzVille) 21, Majaro Street, By Onike Roundabout Lagos Date and Time: Friday, January 29th at 7:00pm Fee: Free Description Blessomania is a multi-genre Contemporary Christian Band that is based in Lagos, Nigeria. The name “BLESSOMANIA” was adopted by the band’s leader, Blessing Okere, at the turn of … Continue reading Events This Weekend
By akeemajayi
Top 5 Unpopular Tourist Destinations in Ghana That Will Blow You Away
April 19, 2022
BONWIRE, Ashanti region This place is about 18km North-East of Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana and is famous for the production (weaving) of Kente. It is popularly said to be the best known of all African textiles. Kente originates from the word kenten, which means “basket.” The people of the Ashanti Kingdom call … Continue reading Top 5 Unpopular Tourist Destinations in Ghana That Will Blow You Away
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“From the Equator to the North Pole” – A Personal Reflection of Studying Medicine in Ukraine
April 19, 2022
Every year, thousands of students leave their countries to progress their education in lands unknown. In recent years, increasing tuition costs in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the UK and US have increased the popularity of seeking education in other countries including non-English speaking countries. In today’s post, Emmanuel caught up with Dr Oge Ezeoke, an intern at a teaching hospital in … Continue reading “From the Equator to the North Pole” – A Personal Reflection of Studying Medicine in Ukraine
By guestwriter
Celebrating Our National Heroes
April 19, 2022
Let’s take time out to remember some of the great men and women whose efforts helped to secure our independence in the first place. Indeed, the labour of these heroes past shall never be in vain as we stay hopeful of what Nigeria’s future holds for us all. They are: Herbert Macaulay, born Olayinka … Continue reading Celebrating Our National Heroes
By ify
Top 10 Unforgettable Nollywood Movies Part 2
April 19, 2022
Yesterday, I was making a list of my top 10 memorable Nigerian movies and I stopped at number 6. Here are the remaining 5. 5. ISSAKABA The movie, “Issakaba” came out at the time “vigilantism” was springing up and becoming popular in Nigeria especially in the South-Eastern states. The movie released in early 2001. Directed by … Continue reading Top 10 Unforgettable Nollywood Movies Part 2
How to Adopt a Child in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
ADOPTION PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD RIGHTS ACT 2003 The adoption provisions of the Child Rights Act 2003 began with the establishment of the adoption services of a kind that is novel in the history of adoption legislation in Nigeria. Specifically the Act provides that the state government and the Federal Government shall, for the purpose of … Continue reading How to Adopt a Child in Nigeria
By guestwriter
History of Child Adoption Under the Nigerian Law
April 19, 2022
Adoption is a legal process whereby a person obtains judicial or administrative authorisation to take (usually but not invariably) the child of another person as his own and parental rights and obligations are permanently transferred from the child’s natural parents to the adopter. Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989, … Continue reading History of Child Adoption Under the Nigerian Law
By guestwriter
15 Animal Facts That Will Shock You
April 19, 2022
Did you know that an octopus’ blood is blue in colour? That cows actually have best friends, or that we share 70% of our DNA with slugs? These are just a few of the many unbelievable animal facts that make you truly appreciate God’s creativity and even sense of humour. Learn more about the animal kingdom … Continue reading 15 Animal Facts That Will Shock You
By ify
PMB On Boko Haram and Claims of Slow Progress in The Washington Post
April 19, 2022
On Monday, July 20, US-based The Washington Post published a written press release from Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Titled “Nigeria Committed to Good Governance and Fighting Terror”, Buhari discussed his administration’s plans for defeating Boko Haram and his agenda for his meeting with President Obama. He also cited reasons for the delay in ministerial appointments. Read the post … Continue reading PMB On Boko Haram and Claims of Slow Progress in The Washington Post
By ify
The Buharimeter: Is Buhari Fulfilling His Electoral Promises?
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari’s four-year term is gradually but surely ticking away already with the completion of his first 30 days in office and Buharimeter, the public engagement tool launched by the civil society to measure the delivery of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign promises, has given its assessment of the president’s first 30 days in office. … Continue reading The Buharimeter: Is Buhari Fulfilling His Electoral Promises?
By ejura
