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Is It Wrong to Celebrate Christmas?
April 19, 2022
For centuries, questions of personal opinion, particularly those regarding special days, have continued to arise among followers of Christ. The question of Christmas is one of them. “Christmas” which means “Christ’s Mass”, is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Billions of people around the world celebrate it, while many others choose not … Continue reading Is It Wrong to Celebrate Christmas?
By jehonwa
Where is our History? The Mystery About Nigeria’s Past
April 19, 2022
You should be angry. Chances are that you had your primary or secondary school education, or both, in Nigeria. But could you sum up the history of Nigeria, in a few minutes, without preparation, if asked? I am angry that despite receiving an ‘education’ for over a decade in Nigeria before my departure as a … Continue reading Where is our History? The Mystery About Nigeria’s Past
Discover Nigeria: An Unforgettable February 13th In Nigerian History
April 19, 2022
Friday the 13th, particularly when it occurs in February, is deemed a very unlucky day in Western superstition. For certain, a lot of people in the Europe and America have come to believe the day holds a lot of ill luck. Hollywood has even produced horror film franchises based on the theme. The superstition like … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: An Unforgettable February 13th In Nigerian History
By nehijesu
Discover Nigeria: Five February Facts You Should Know About Nigeria
April 19, 2022
It’s Valentine’s week and the hype just seems out of this world this 2013. Indeed St. Valentine’s Day celebrations did not get as much attention a decade ago, as it garners today. In the years gone by, this week was practically another week in the Nigerian’s quest to make ends meet or witness something … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Five February Facts You Should Know About Nigeria
By nehijesu
Discover Nigeria: January In Nigerian History
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu The month of January in Nigeria’s history has often been characterized by policy shifts, political upheaval and the founding of institutions. Here are six events that occurred in January in Nigeria; 1. The Naira became Nigeria’s currency On January 1, 1973, Nigeria officially changed its currency from the Nigerian Pound to … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: January In Nigerian History
By jehonwa
The Colours of Christmas
April 19, 2022
Every celebration has a unique purpose and significance; like a birth, a death, a victory or the attainment of freedom. These unique purposes are often represented by certain colours. For instance, in the medieval days, a purple robe signified royalty; a white wedding gown symbolized purity and virginity. Over the years colours have been used … Continue reading The Colours of Christmas
By kobe
DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Lull Of History.
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. The sense of history is rarely understood in Black Africa. This neglect in our society has been largely evident in the poor generational succession across our country’s businesses, polity and national life; creating serious gaps that have left us with the same “old” leaders almost fifty years post-independence. I came across a … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Lull Of History.
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
The Labours Of Our Heroes Past
April 19, 2022
By Bernice Alhassan. “Arise O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey. To serve our Father land,with love and strength and faith. The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain…” Now let’s pause there for a sec. Nigeria in recent times has got me thinking again about that last statement – “the labours of our … Continue reading The Labours Of Our Heroes Past
The US Returns Smuggled Ancient Artifacts Back to Nigeria
April 19, 2022
A collection of Nigerian antiquities of great historical and cultural significance to Nigeria have found their way back to country. The antiquities, which dates back about 2,000 years ago, were first detected in France, en route the US, and seized at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City in April 2010.
