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Did You Know? 7 Water Parks To Visit In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The dry season will soon be upon us. If you are dreaming of a place to cool off without the sands from the beach or the high price of hotel pools, then think water parks. Yes, we have them in Nigeria and no, they are not all in Lagos. Read more about Travel and … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Water Parks To Visit In Nigeria
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Did You Know? Tunde King: The Founder Of Juju Music
April 19, 2022
Tunde King was a Nigerian musician credited as the founder of Jùjú music. He had a great influence on Nigerian popular music. Read more about Did You Know? Abdulrafiu Babatunde King was born in the Saro-dominated Olowogbowo area of Lagos Island on 24th August 1910. He was the son of Ibrahim Sanni King, a … Continue reading Did You Know? Tunde King: The Founder Of Juju Music
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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria
Did You Know That Yoruba Actor, Orlando Martins Had A Brazilian Father?
April 19, 2022
The great Nigerian film and stage actor Orlando Martins was one of Britain’s most prominent and leading black actors. As a matter of fact, a poll conducted in 1947, had Martins listed amongst Britain’s top 15 favourite actors. This celebrity of a man was a pioneering Yoruba Nigerian film and stage actor who was … Continue reading Did You Know That Yoruba Actor, Orlando Martins Had A Brazilian Father?
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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria
Did You Know? Idowu Sofola: The First African To Be Elected As The Secretary-General Of The International Bar Association
April 19, 2022
Chief Idowu Sofola, SAN, MON was popularly known as a Nigerian jurist, Bencher and President of the Nigerian Bar Association. He was previously the Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers. Idowu was the first African to be elected as the Secretary-General of the International Bar Association. Read more about Did you know? Early … Continue reading Did You Know? Idowu Sofola: The First African To Be Elected As The Secretary-General Of The International Bar Association
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Did You Know? Akintunde Akinleye: The First Nigerian Photographer To Receive The World Press Photo Prize
April 19, 2022
Akintunde Akinleye, who was born April 19, 1971, is a former Reuters photographer covering West Africa. His photography has documented Nigeria’s postcolonial history. He is a photojournalist whose images centre around photo-activism and trial narrative subjects. Read more about Did you know? He is the first Nigerian photographer to receive the World Press Photo … Continue reading Did You Know? Akintunde Akinleye: The First Nigerian Photographer To Receive The World Press Photo Prize
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Did You Know: Fun Tourism Facts About Nigeria
April 19, 2022
There is much intriguing information that makes tourism in Nigeria highly educative. We have compiled some of these amazing discoveries for as many tourists interested in the uniqueness of Nigeria. They are: Read more about Travel and Tourism According to the World Resources Institute, Nigeria is home to 4,715 different plant species, and over … Continue reading Did You Know: Fun Tourism Facts About Nigeria
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Did You Know? Top 10 Hotels In Lagos State
April 19, 2022
There are many hotels to choose from in Lagos. From luxury hotels to affordable ones with international standards. What makes the choice hard is the fact that there are hotels to choose either from the Mainland or the Island. Read more about Travel and Tourism Though not comprehensive, here are the few we believe, … Continue reading Did You Know? Top 10 Hotels In Lagos State
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Did You Know? Top 10 Hotels In Delta State
April 19, 2022
Delta state has many popular places. From its capital, Asaba, and the popular city of Warri, to less popular places like Abraka, Sapele, Agbor, and Ughelli. Finding a hotel can be difficult because there are so many to choose from. Read more about Travel and Tourism Here are our top 10 hotels in Delta State. … Continue reading Did You Know? Top 10 Hotels In Delta State
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Did You Know? 9 Nigerian Vegetables And Soups That You Can Make With Them
April 19, 2022
Vegetables are an important ingredient in most Nigerian soups. In fact, the love affair between them is like that of bread and butter. Even though some Nigerian soups are cooked and served plain, the majority of them have vegetable(s) that they pair well with. Read more about Food Now, it used to be that … Continue reading Did You Know? 9 Nigerian Vegetables And Soups That You Can Make With Them
The Discovery Of The Pleasant-Tasting Aqueous Liquid Composition Of A Bitter-Tasting Drug
April 19, 2022
A lot of people have always had difficulty choosing between drugs and injections. For so many, both are dreaded and without preference. The trick to get little children to take drugs have often been the introduction of a sweetener or something more appealing to their taste buds. Read more about Did you know? This … Continue reading The Discovery Of The Pleasant-Tasting Aqueous Liquid Composition Of A Bitter-Tasting Drug
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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria History
The Dufuna Canoe
April 19, 2022
In the previous article, the background and basic information about the Oldest boat in African history: the Dufuna Boat was given. The boat, which was found in Nigeria and represents Nigerian pride is also the second oldest known in the world. Part 2 is a continuation of the earlier part and it discusses the … Continue reading The Dufuna Canoe
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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria History
The Discovery Of The Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s Oldest Boat
April 19, 2022
Africa’s oldest known boat, the Dufuna canoe was discovered in Dufuna village, Yobe state, by a Fulani Herdsman in May 1987, while he dug a well. Since the Dufuna canoe was discovered, archaeologists have been in a frenzy about it. Read more about History The canoe which was excavated by a combined team of … Continue reading The Discovery Of The Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s Oldest Boat
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Did You Know? Kurmi Market, Kano’s Five Hundred-Year-Old Trading Centre
April 19, 2022
If you’re having a first-timer’s visit at the Kurmi market, there’s a good chance that you’ll get lost in it. The extensive lines of stalls form a giant maze that makes navigating it a great challenge. You’ll probably need help with wading through it. Read more about Did you know? There’s nothing really unique … Continue reading Did You Know? Kurmi Market, Kano’s Five Hundred-Year-Old Trading Centre
Did You Know? Passengers Travel Rights And Responsibilities
April 19, 2022
The news of refund and compensation by airlines, got us wondering what exactly are a passenger’s rights and responsibilities. Read more about Did you know? According to Oxford Dictionary, a right is a moral or legal entitlement while responsibility is the opportunity or ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization. Travelling confers … Continue reading Did You Know? Passengers Travel Rights And Responsibilities
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Did You Know? 5 Meals That Can Be Prepared With Coconut Pulp
April 19, 2022
Wastes are everywhere around us, a daily part of our lives. Most of our daily wastes are thrashed. This is largely because even though we live in an era of limitless possibilities, an era where rubbish can be transformed into something beautiful, we rarely have the patience to try or the imagination to picture … Continue reading Did You Know? 5 Meals That Can Be Prepared With Coconut Pulp
