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DISCOVER NIGERIA: In A Little Town Called Odi.
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On the 20th of November 1999, the Nigerian Army, under the direction of President Obasanjo, carried out an attack on a largely Ijaw town of Odi in Bayelsa State. The attack was instigated when twelve policemen were murdered by a gang near the town. And in pursuit of those responsible, the military … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: In A Little Town Called Odi.
DISCOVER NIGERIA: No Victor, No Vanquished
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On January 12 1970, the 30-month Nigerian Civil War was brought to a close with the capture of Radio Biafra by Colonel Olusegun Obasanjo and, his acceptance of a formal surrender from the Biafran Forces by General Phillip Effiong on that day. The Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon went on to … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: No Victor, No Vanquished
DISCOVER NIGERIA: In Memory Of The Ogoni Nine
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. Ogoniland recently got the national spotlight again; a damning United Nation Environmental Program (UNEP) report and, the subsequent declaration of secession by its indigenes due to government’s neglect of their land. Environmental damage in Ogoniland as a result of crude oil exploitation has worsened over the years with little or no attention … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: In Memory Of The Ogoni Nine
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DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Day Sam Okwaraji Died!
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. For many football lovers 12 August, 1989 was a day to look forward to. It was a day when Nigeria would commence its qualification bid for the 1990 World Cup at the National Stadium, Surulere. According to the Confederation for African Football (CAF), attendance was put at an estimated 100,000 people. And … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Day Sam Okwaraji Died!
DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Eid El Kabir Of 1985
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. It was Eid El Kabir morning on the 27th August, 1985, when the fearful blare of general purpose machine guns filled the air around Dodan Barracks. A mutiny had been in the offing. Nigeria’s strongman at the time, General Muhammadu Buhari had been ousted in a bloodless palace coup led by Major … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Eid El Kabir Of 1985
DISCOVER NIGERIA: David Omueya Dafinone: The Patriarch Of The World’s Largest Family Of Accountants
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On the 12th of March 1927, David Omueya Dafinone was born in Sapele, Southern Nigeria. He attended Government School, Benin from 1934 to 1938 and Edo College from 1939 to 1942. He however completed his secondary education at the famous Abeokuta Grammar School where he emerged as the overall best student in … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: David Omueya Dafinone: The Patriarch Of The World’s Largest Family Of Accountants
DISCOVER NIGERIA: A Bloodbath In Benin.
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On the 9th of February 1897, the invasion of the Benin Kingdom began. Popularly referred to by historians as “The Benin Massacre”, the British launched an invasion on Benin in retaliation of the annihilation of a Benin –bound British military expedition led by Lieutenant James Robert Phillips (RN) on the 4th of … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: A Bloodbath In Benin.
DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Man Who Solved A 361 Year Old Problem
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On the 13th of March, 2008, foremost mathematician and nationalist, Professor Chike Obi, CFR, passed away at the age of 87. Born Chike Edozien Umezei Obi, in Zaria on 17th April 1921, he lived a very accomplished life. In 1950, he became the first Nigerian to bag a PhD in Mathematics from … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Man Who Solved A 361 Year Old Problem
Discover Nigeria: The National Anthem “Arise O’ Compatriots”
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. Prior to the independence of Nigeria, the anthem of the United Kingdom was sung at national events and ceremonies. As implied, the “God Save the Queen “anthem eulogized the British Monarch and was unreflective of the deep-seated aspirations of a “soon-to-be” free Nigeria. Along with the many relics of colonialism handed down … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The National Anthem “Arise O’ Compatriots”
Discover Nigeria: Once Upon A Time In Lagos
April 19, 2022
Did you know that Lagos was at one time a colony of the Benin Kingdom ruled by Edo viceroys? Conquered by Oba Orhogbua, son of Oba Esigie sometime in the sixteenth century, Lagos was originally called “Eko” by the Binis meaning, war camp. History has it that the Bini Invasion of Dahomey and modern-day Togo (in today’s Benin Republic) were largely planned and executed from Eko.
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Discover Nigeria: The Bola Kuforiji-Olubi Triumph
April 19, 2022
History has it that Nigerian women have triumphed in societal life more than today’s womenfolk would like to agree. Gender activism and Pro-woman movements have successfully peddled a notion that Nigerian women have not been fairly treated in the quadrangles of religion, politics, workplace and even at home.
Discover Nigeria: The Greatest Boxer, Dick Tiger
April 19, 2022
“One, Two, Three… Ten”, the referee cried, as the bell went off, signaling the end of the bout. It was the tenth round. And this boxing match had lingered an age in Rubin “Hurricane” Carter’s mind. He had been felled three times by this African from Nigeria in front of a home crowd at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Discover Nigeria: Much Ado About Ademola Adetokunbo
April 19, 2022
If you have ever been to Victoria Island in Lagos, or to Wuse in Abuja, it is almost certain that you would have lavishly found some many semblances between both locations in their respective cities. Dotted by prime housing, banks, eateries and shopping malls, Victoria Island and Wuse share deeper commonality- major roads named after one Adetokunbo Ademola.
Discover Nigeria: Faith Tabernacle, An Engineering Wonder of the World
April 19, 2022
On January 24, 2008, Nigerians woke up to the announcement of a laudable feat. The headquarter church of Winner’s Chapel, known as the Faith Tabernacle, had been listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Largest Church in terms of capacity.
12-year Old Nigerian Boy Gains Global Recognition for Mathematical Discovery
April 19, 2022
On Saturday, November 9, 2019, a 12-year old Nigerian boy based in the United Kingdom, Chika Ofili, made history after scooping an award at the Trulittle Hero Awards 2019. The Trulittle Hero Award, which annually rewards kids and young people all over the UK for achieving remarkable feats under the age of 17, recognised the … Continue reading 12-year Old Nigerian Boy Gains Global Recognition for Mathematical Discovery
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