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Freeman Osonuga Shortlisted to Travel to Space

30-year-old Nigerian, Freeman Osonuga has been shortlisted as one of the 30 young elites to travel to space under the Kruger Cowne’s Rising Programme. Freeman Osonuga is a graduate of Medicine and Surgery from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) and was

James Bond is Nigerian

Yes you read that right! James Bond is Nigerian! Let me explain … David Oyelowo, 39, will portray 007 and other characters in a recording of Trigger Mortis, a new Bond novel by Anthony Horowitz, according to The Guardian. However,

Remembering Samuel Okwaraji, Nigeria’s Most Legendary Footballer

The Nigeria Football Federation has directed that Samuel Okwaraji’s portrait should be carried round the 8 venues of the 2015 Federation Cup quarter final fixtures today in remembrance of him. The venues are Enugu, Benin City, Neros Stadium, Oleh, Lokoja,

15 Traits of the World’s Most Successful People

Have you ever come in contact with certain people who are successful at what they do, and found yourself wondering how they got there? What did they do differently? How can you learn from them? Well here are 15 traits

Meet Lanre Olusola at the 7UP Harvard Business School Event

Stand a chance to meet Lanre Olusola a.k.a The Catalyst one-on-one! Read on for more details. Harvard Business School, in collaboration with 7UP Bottling Company, is set to unveil the Nigerian recipient of its 2015 scholarship award on Tuesday August

Globacom to Honour Wole Soyinka and Nigeria’s Young Literary Stars

Globacom, Nigeria’s telecommunication service provider, will in this month, honour Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka along with three of Nigeria’s young literary writers – Sefi Atta, Tope Folarin and E.C. Osondu The company released this information in a statement stating that

Nigerian Nursing Student Receives Outstanding Student Scholarship in USA

Amazing-Grace Ighedo’s life transformed as a result of one car accident and a career change. At age 16, she enrolled in college and made the decision not to study science because she did not think that she was smart enough

Happy Birthday Kanu Nwankwo!

The ConnectNigeria team celebrates one of our nation’s finest footballers, Nwankwo Kanu aka Papillo on this special day. His exceptional skills on the field, humble disposition and philanthropic nature are just a few of the reasons why we love Kanu.

Festus Ezeli: From Benin City to NBA Championships

Nigerian-born basketballer, Festus Ifeanyi Ezeli-Ndulue became an NBA Champion earlier this year after helping Golden State Warriors to triumph over much-fancied Cleveland Cavaliers led by Lebron James to lift the coveted NBA title. Ezeli was a bit-part player en route

CNTV Interviews Uche Nnaji, CEO of OUCH! Men’s Clothing

Ever wondered what it takes to start a fashion business in Nigeria? If your answer is yes, you’re in the right place. The CNTV crew left no stone unturned in this exclusive interview with Uche Nnaji of OUCH!, a prominent

Learn Will Smith’s 10 Secrets of Success

Now this is a story all about how… My life got flipped turned upside down… The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was and still is one of my favourite sitcoms of all time. Hopefully, some day I’ll get to thank

Tribute to a Beloved Contributor, Roman Hammed Ajiboye

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. ~ John 11:25 Our beloved contributor and friend, Roman Hammed Ajiboye, returned to his Creator yesterday, 20th July 2015. The

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Genevieve Nnaji

She’s beautiful, smart, talented and stylish, that much Nollywood enthusiasts know about this award-winning thespian. We bring you 10 interesting things you may not have known about the mother of one. 1. She first caught the acting bug at the

Alara Redefines Fashion Luxury for Africans

Meet Reni Folawiyo,the owner of Alara, a four-storey building housing a mix of African fashion, design and art and a selection of work by Western designers, complete with a gourmet restaurant. The store is the first major work on African

Top 10 Literary Works by Wole Soyinka

In celebration of Mr. Wole Soyinka’s 81st birthday on Monday, we have compiled a list of the prolific writer’s most memorable plays…   1. The Lion and the Jewel: Performed in 1959 at the Ibadan Arts Theatre, this was

Wole Soyinka is 81! Happy Birthday Sir

Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka is 81! He turned 81 yesterday, 13 June, 2015 and the Connect Nigeria team won’t let one more day go by without celebrating a great Nigerian Playwright, Author, Poet, Political activist as well as the only

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