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Who Built Lagos?: A Short History
April 19, 2022
In the past ten months and more, the history of Lagos has been subjected to several controversies. It has a connection to the person hood and presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos State and flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the claims that he built Lagos, … Continue reading Who Built Lagos?: A Short History
#1MillionMarch4PeterObi: Nigerians Turn Out En Masse To Support Peter Obi
April 19, 2022
On the 21st of May, 2022, hundreds of Nigerians across major cities in the country embarked on the #1MillionMarch4PeterObi as fearless advocacy for good governance. The march, which was regarded as a cry for help, was majorly peaceful and the participants were happy to join. As the March went on, participants were reminded of the reason … Continue reading #1MillionMarch4PeterObi: Nigerians Turn Out En Masse To Support Peter Obi
Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Extends Barca Contract
April 19, 2022
Oshoala has been in superlative form for the European champions. Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala, has renewed her contract with Spanish football heavyweights, FC Barcelona Femini. Oshoala who is currently nursing an injury shared pictures of her contract renewal signing on her social media platforms on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Her new deal … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Extends Barca Contract
By ugo-chinedu
Meet The Six Nigerians Set To Feature In The 2022 NFL Super Bowl
April 19, 2022
The National Football League (NFL) stars will be hoping to make history on Monday On Monday, February 14, 2022, the annual playoff championship game of the American National Football League, the Super Bowl, will be held at the SoFi Stadium in California. The game which serves as the final of the NFL Season is … Continue reading Meet The Six Nigerians Set To Feature In The 2022 NFL Super Bowl
By ugo-chinedu
World-Class Mobile Applications Built By Nigerians
April 19, 2022
In the past, the tech space in Nigeria used to be dominated by foreign-owned websites and applications, but Nigerians are gradually creating apps that are proving to be reliable options for citizens and the world at large. The applications range from FinTechs (Financial Technology) startups to online shopping platforms, logistics applications, Elearning platforms, health techs, … Continue reading World-Class Mobile Applications Built By Nigerians
Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy And Two Other Nigerians Earn Grammy Awards Nominations
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, Nigeria is leading the African entertainment space especially the music industry. This assertion was confirmed by the Grammy Awards on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, after five Nigerian artistes bagged five nominations for the prestigious global awards. Read more about Entertainment Legendary musician, Femi Kuti, who is the son of late music … Continue reading Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy And Two Other Nigerians Earn Grammy Awards Nominations
By ugo-chinedu
Nigeria @61: 61 Great Facts About Nigeria (And Nigerians)
April 19, 2022
As we mark yet another anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, it’s fitting to recall some of the really great things about our country. From its impressive landscapes to the never-say-never attitude of its people, as well as the victories we’ve celebrated across various spheres of life, there’s a lot worth cherishing. Read more about Discover … Continue reading Nigeria @61: 61 Great Facts About Nigeria (And Nigerians)
Weekend Sports Roundup: Akwa United Crowned NPFL Champions For The First Time In History
April 19, 2022
Team Nigeria had some impressive results in the Olympics over the last 24 hours. Long Jump specialist, Ese Brume, gave Nigerians something to smile about after leaping a distance of 6.76m, 1cm ahead of the automatic qualifying mark to book a place in the final of the event. She will be looking to clinch … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Akwa United Crowned NPFL Champions For The First Time In History
By ugo-chinedu
The History And Work Around Of Recession In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
A recession is two-quarters of negative economic growth. The main metric for a nation’s economic growth is the GDP. Read more about Business The GDP, which is an acronym for Gross Domestic Product, is defined as the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in … Continue reading The History And Work Around Of Recession In Nigeria
By eizu-uwaoma
Fact Friday: Did Nigerians Ask To Change Nigeria’s Name To UAR?
April 19, 2022
Whether Twitter has been really banned in Nigeria or not, it is now commonplace to see some Nigerians banter that their country is United African Republic (UAR). Facebook, Instagram and other social media apps have seen mentions of UAR being the new name of beloved Nigeria since the idea got suggested. Read more about … Continue reading Fact Friday: Did Nigerians Ask To Change Nigeria’s Name To UAR?
By adedoyin
10 Nigerian Sports People In History
April 19, 2022
It’s hard to compile a list of the top ten Nigerian sportspeople in history. You would have to leave out some exceptionally gifted top performers, who are probably just as deserving as those left on such a list. Read more about Top 10 That’s precisely the conundrum this writer faced while preparing this article. … Continue reading 10 Nigerian Sports People In History
Nigerians In Sports: Wilson Oruma
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is the most successful nation in the history of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, thanks to players who have brought five trophies of the FIFA age-grade competition home. Wilson Oruma is a huge example of one of the Nigerian talents that have shone brightly at the competition. Read more about Sports He captained … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Wilson Oruma
By ugo-chinedu
History Trivia: The Saro
April 19, 2022
There is a curious group of Lagosians and Nigerians who you may not be able to tell apart these days. Many had their ancestors come to Lagos more than a century and have since naturalized to the culture of the city but you may not be able to tell them apart from the indigenous … Continue reading History Trivia: The Saro
By david-okwara
Nigerians In Sports: Mimisen Iyorhe
April 19, 2022
Nigerian women in all fields of life have continued to make remarkable exploits and project the country in positive light globally. Our focus for Nigerians in sports today is a woman who has used her whistle to fly the country’s flag high at the continental and global level, she is none other than Mimisen … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Mimisen Iyorhe
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerians In Sports: Paul Onuachu
April 19, 2022
Red-hot Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Paul Onuachu is our focus for today. The Nigerian forward who plies his trade in the Belgian league with KRC Genk has been in top form this season (2020/2021), scoring 25 league goals so far and is about breaking the league’s all-time record of 30 goals. Read more … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Paul Onuachu
By ugo-chinedu
