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Tribes in Nigeria-The Ebira Tribe

Kogi State, like many states in Nigeria is multi-ethnic. The most popular of these ethnic groups are (in no particular order of ranking) the Igalas and the Ebiras. This article is about the latter ethnic group. The Ebira Tribe The

Tribes in Nigeria: The Kilba People

Predominantly found in Hong local government area of Adamawa State (formerly called Gongola State,) Nigeria, the Kilba people (also known as and subsequently, to be referred to as ‘Hoba’ in this article) are historically a mountain dwelling tribe. These mountain

Men You Should Know: Akintola Williams

The First African to qualify as a chartered accountant and the first President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. Akintola Williams is a Pioneer in its truest definition.

International Happiness Day

In a powerful way, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon states his view on Happiness. He states, “The pursuit of happiness lies at the core of human endeavours.”. In addition, he adds how we can attain happiness,

Adesua Etomi Adorns The Cover Of Vogue Magazine

Award-winning Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi, is one of the 14 global actresses featured in the April edition of Vogue magazine. The April 2019 “Global” issue of the fashion and lifestyle magazine features 14 superstar actresses, some of the world’s most

Tribes in Nigeria-The Igala Tribe

Origin, Descent and Ascent A capsulized synopsis of the Igala origin and descent was written by one native as; From the Tower of Babel>Egypt>Sudan>Ethiopia>Congo>Borno state>Taraba state/kwararafa (Wukari)>Abejukolo-efe, Kogi State (Omagede Otutubatu )>IGALA MELA-Idah in same Kogi State and then scattered

Do You Know-The Most Capped Nigerian Professional Football Player?

For most, (if not all) professional sportsmen, the greatest honour is to represent their country in their respective sporting event(s), at any given level. In most cases, the legendary status of sportsmen is established by either the trophies won or

Celebrating Nollywood’s Living Legend; Pete Edochie

Pete Edochie has been considered one of Nollywood’s greatest of all times, ever since his 1980’s appearance on “Things Fall Apart” on NTA, where he played the lead character; Okonkwo. The Nollywood veteran’s career started on radio as a twenty-year-old

Iconic Pictures from Nigeria Decides 2019

The national elections held on the 23rd of February nationwide, and while the elections were marred with violence in some parts of the country – and as we eagerly await the results of possibly the most contentious elections in Nigeria’s

Tribes in Nigeria- The Gbagyi Tribe

The word Gbagyi or Gbari refer to both a people and the language of the people. With an estimated population of about 15million, the tribe is regarded as probably the most populated ethnic and indigenous group in the middle belt

International Mother Language Day

The 21st day of February of every year has been set aside globally for the observance of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD). The purpose of this, is to promote the awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as

Tribes in Nigeria- The Afizere Tribe

The Afusari or Afizere are an ethnic group of Nigeria. They are also known by several other names, including Afizarek, Afusare, Fezere, Fezerek, Fizere, Izere, Jarawa, Jarawan Dutse, and Jari. Harold Gunn (1953) traces the root of the Afizere people from a region in southern Kaduna, Kaduna state, Nigeria, called Chawai. Their origin is

Men You Should Know: Andrew Jonathan Nok

He was described by his state Governor as “a big man, who was never too big to serve”. A man of International repute yet dedicated himself to service at the local level, with energy, focus and determination. One of the

Women You Should Know- Bola Shagaya

A fashion enthusiast and a business mogul, epitomizing dexterity, expressing sheer abilities to capitalize on business opportunities and manifesting the rare trait of nimbleness of mind in the world of business; trade and investments. An emphatic typology of the believers

Kate Henshaw Named Amongst International Experts in New CBS Global Talent Show ‘The World’s Best’

Award-winning actress, Kate Henshaw, has been named alongside 49 other renowned international experts, who along with American judges, Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles, and Faith Hill, will help decide who gets to wear the coveted crown in the new CBS Global

How A Tragic Plane Crash Turned Kechi Into A Songbird

In 2017, 27-year-old Kechi Okwuchi made news after she made it into the finals of the twelfth season of America’s Got Talent. She left judges and the audience awe-stricken with her voice, as she sang Estelle’s ‘Conqueror’. However, what most

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