Archives Tag: Ahmadu Bello
ThrowBack Thursday: Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna Of Sokoto & Premier Of Northern Region
April 19, 2022
Ahmadu Bello’s name rings a bell not only in the Northern part of Nigeria but equally across the country. Read more about ThrowBack Thursday Often in history books, he is referred to as one of the political figures murdered in the 1966 coup bloodbath, but the man has other layers to his legacy. Born … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna Of Sokoto & Premier Of Northern Region
By adedoyin
Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
April 19, 2022
The 1st of October is always a memorable day for Nigeria and Nigerians. Though it is met with mixed feelings in recent times; pessimism and optimism. The day remains a landmark day for the country and its citizens. The labour of our heroes past… and below are five outstanding heroes of Nigeria’s independence. Read more … Continue reading Do You Know? Six Nigerians That Led The Independence Struggle
By jeremiah
ThrowBack Thursday – Nnamdi Azikwe: The First Indigent Governor-General of Nigeria (1)
April 19, 2022
Nnamdi Azikiwe was born on to Igbo parents, Obed-Edom Chukwuemeka Azikiwe and Rachel Chinwe Ogbenyeanu (Aghadiuno) Azikiwe, on November 16, 1904, in Zungeru, present-day Niger State. As a consequence of his father’s duties as a clerk in the colonial administration of Nigeria, he travelled extensively across Nigeria. This fact itself would help to later mould … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday – Nnamdi Azikwe: The First Indigent Governor-General of Nigeria (1)
By adedoyin
Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
April 19, 2022
It was a bright Saturday morning, at least because of the excitements of Nigerians who, adorned in very colourful attire, throng to the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and watched with every sense of pride as the Union Jack, the British flag was lowered and replaced with the Nigerian flag. It was Independence Day. It … Continue reading Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
By ugochukwu
Lagos to Launch New Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge on May 29
April 19, 2022
The Lagos State Government has announced that it would launch the suspension bridge linking Ikoyi and Lekki, on May 29th, 2013. The government, in an amazing first in the country, brings an architectural wonder commonly seen in movies and online, to people in the State. The bridge, known as Admiralty-Alexander Link Bridge, was started in 2008 … Continue reading Lagos to Launch New Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge on May 29
