Archives Tag: Discover
DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Man Who Solved A 361 Year Old Problem
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On the 13th of March, 2008, foremost mathematician and nationalist, Professor Chike Obi, CFR, passed away at the age of 87. Born Chike Edozien Umezei Obi, in Zaria on 17th April 1921, he lived a very accomplished life. In 1950, he became the first Nigerian to bag a PhD in Mathematics from … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Man Who Solved A 361 Year Old Problem
Discover Nigeria: Once Upon A Time In Lagos
April 19, 2022
Did you know that Lagos was at one time a colony of the Benin Kingdom ruled by Edo viceroys? Conquered by Oba Orhogbua, son of Oba Esigie sometime in the sixteenth century, Lagos was originally called “Eko” by the Binis meaning, war camp. History has it that the Bini Invasion of Dahomey and modern-day Togo (in today’s Benin Republic) were largely planned and executed from Eko.
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Discover Nigeria: The Bola Kuforiji-Olubi Triumph
April 19, 2022
History has it that Nigerian women have triumphed in societal life more than today’s womenfolk would like to agree. Gender activism and Pro-woman movements have successfully peddled a notion that Nigerian women have not been fairly treated in the quadrangles of religion, politics, workplace and even at home.
Discover Nigeria: The Greatest Boxer, Dick Tiger
April 19, 2022
“One, Two, Three… Ten”, the referee cried, as the bell went off, signaling the end of the bout. It was the tenth round. And this boxing match had lingered an age in Rubin “Hurricane” Carter’s mind. He had been felled three times by this African from Nigeria in front of a home crowd at Madison Square Garden, New York.
