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Throw Back Thursday: A Brief History of ‘Unlooking’
April 19, 2022
Let us cast our minds briefly to a bright Saturday in December 1983 when a military coup was successfully undertaken on the last day of the year. An unexpected new year The country was roiled in shock at what could have been going on in the background before the New Year’s eve D-Day. The event … Continue reading Throw Back Thursday: A Brief History of ‘Unlooking’
By adedoyin
The History of Basketball In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Basketball is one of the world’s most popular sports in the world. Little wonder, then, that Nigerians have showed a lot more interest in the game over the years and more players from the nation have since proved Nigeria a well of talents for basketball teams around the world. The Nigeria senior men’s basketball team, … Continue reading The History of Basketball In Nigeria
By achem
Education Driving Exploits of Nigerians In Diaspora
April 19, 2022
The world at large has been affected immensely by the excellence of Africans, and stories still resound of the many exploits of Nigerians scattered across the globe in their different endeavours. A close look at their exploits however makes us see how responsible Education is for the brilliance of Nigerians in diaspora. With special mention … Continue reading Education Driving Exploits of Nigerians In Diaspora
By henry
Pam Makes Okpekpe History With Sixth Straight Win
April 19, 2022
Nigerian woman and 5-time winner of the Okpekpe road race, Deborah Pam, extended her title lead to a sixth title when she became the very first Nigerian woman winner of the IAAF Silver label road race in West Africa. Making history Pam broke her personal record and made Okpekpe history with her sixth straight win, … Continue reading Pam Makes Okpekpe History With Sixth Straight Win
By achem
Top 5 Nigerians In Sport (April 2018)
April 19, 2022
Let’s look at Nigerians in sports who did well enough in their fields in the month of April. Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is a an amazing boxer who went from being just another guy on the block to being the boxer every other wants to get in the ring with. Over the years, we have … Continue reading Top 5 Nigerians In Sport (April 2018)
By achem
Winter Olympics: No Medals, Yet We Made History
April 19, 2022
The closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games was a very emotional one for participants, especially the Nigerian team who despite winning no medals and coming just within an inch of making history as the first Africans to win a medal at the winter olympics, however still made Olympic history as the first Africans … Continue reading Winter Olympics: No Medals, Yet We Made History
By achem
Nigerians Who Made Africa’s Billionaires List 2018
April 19, 2022
The image of Africa continues to be daily shaped by the history and present events of our relationships with the wider world. Nigeria as a nation as its reputation rubbed by the happenings of Africa, and like the Giant Of Africa it is acclaimed to be, it is very obvious that it mounts giant strides in the economy. One particular stride is the inclusion … Continue reading Nigerians Who Made Africa’s Billionaires List 2018
By adepeju
Nigerian Bobsled Team Makes Olympic History
April 19, 2022
The statement ‘What a man can do, a woman can do better’ is no more just a statement used to boost the morale of young ladies to aim for more, but a reality as we see a lot of women today occupy prominent positions in almost every line of work. Three incredible Nigerian women have … Continue reading Nigerian Bobsled Team Makes Olympic History
By achem
Nigeria @56: Outstanding Achievements by Nigerians
April 19, 2022
Whether we choose to mark 56 years of Nigeria’s independence by having a merry party or occupying ourselves with quiet reflection, we can find a place in our plans for this day for looking back at the great things Nigerians have achieved in our years as a free nation. It hasn’t been all bliss- the … Continue reading Nigeria @56: Outstanding Achievements by Nigerians
June 12, This Day in History
April 19, 2022
How time flies! History, I believe is to be carefully examined for knowledge and as a medium of learning from mistakes of the past to avoid re-occurrence in the future and drawing an appreciable lesson from that will bring about advancement and improvement on what currently exist. This day in the history of our nation … Continue reading June 12, This Day in History
By samuel-orija
Nigerians Show Mixed Reactions On Raising a Strike Against Hike In Fuel Price
April 19, 2022
On Wednesday 11th of May, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kaichukwu, on behalf of the Federal Government announced the removal of subsidy from the sale of petrol and placed a benchmark price of ₦145 per litre for petrol. This announcement elicited a series of reaction from different sections of the country culminating … Continue reading Nigerians Show Mixed Reactions On Raising a Strike Against Hike In Fuel Price
By muna-ugorji
Today in History: National Day of Creativity
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government declared the 14th of September every year as the National Day of Creativity on the 23rd of January, 1995. This declaration by the Federal Government was not a surprising one because, at the time, notable writers such as Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Christopher Okigbo and many others were not just notable writers … Continue reading Today in History: National Day of Creativity
By mary-odunuga
#NascoMoments: What Nigerians Should Know About Fitness and Weight Loss
April 19, 2022
Season One of Nasco Moments has come to an end, and what better way to wrap up the season than to discuss something that is of great importance to nearly all of us? Many people are obsessed with losing weight. Weight loss products and programme available around the world show just how large the market … Continue reading #NascoMoments: What Nigerians Should Know About Fitness and Weight Loss
By jehonwa
What Nigerians Must Never Forget
April 19, 2022
One of the major reasons for the backwardness of the Nigerian state after so many years of independence is her ability to avoid addressing the past, thereby dooming herself to never learning from past events. I understand that most of our history is macabre. But continuous avoidance is only setting us on a road of … Continue reading What Nigerians Must Never Forget
By guestwriter
#ThrowBackThursday: The Fascinating History of Asaba You Never Knew
April 19, 2022
Asaba is the capital of Delta State and home to approximately 200,000 Nigerians. Its Igbo indigenes are quick to share the story of its origin, one which will be told in today’s edition of #ThrowBack Thursday: The tale is traced back to a young man named Nnebisi. As the legend goes, he was the son … Continue reading #ThrowBackThursday: The Fascinating History of Asaba You Never Knew
