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CAREER International News Personality Science & Technology 7 more...

April 19, 2022

It was a love of the children’s TV show ‘The Clangers’ that got the new ‘The Sky At Night’ presenter interested in space science. Now Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock – who has faced many adversities in her life – is on a mission to get other women into the field. “I’ve studied and worked in very … Continue reading Nigerian Female Engineer to Anchor BBC’s Space Programme

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

  Jimmy Jatt is regarded as the king of the disc jockey business in Nigeria. However, there are more than a bunch of skillful hands in the industry that rock the sound waves with a motley of hot music with their artistry of spinning record discs. Connect Nigeria takes a look at five DJs: DJ Neptune, DJ … Continue reading Unveiling Nigeria’s Top 5 Disc Jockeys

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Arts Books Creative Industry EDUCATION Media

April 19, 2022

The shrill alarm reverberated around the room piercing the silence. It was 5 a.m and the noise that emanated from the alarm set on the mobile phone could wake any living organism that lay around. A motionless figure lay on the bed; it was either the person was dead or asleep. So, rather than obey … Continue reading Diary of a Nigerian Student in the United Kingdom

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Arts Books Creative Industry Discover Nigeria EDUCATION 7 more...

April 19, 2022

Are you wondering what books to read in 2014? There are a handful of titles that are sure to hold your attention once you turn the first page. A literary scholar, Arthur Anyaduba, provides Connect Nigeria a list of books Nigerian readership should watch out for in 2014 in no particular order.   1. Aliko Mohammad … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Books to Watch Out for in 2014

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April 19, 2022

How do you begin anew? A wise one would say to look back and see what was done right to make it better and see what was done wrong to avoid making the same mistakes again. Our stories have so much to reveal when it comes to reviewing the past, enjoying the moment and envisioning … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Books in 2013

By mary-odunuga

Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

TOTTENHAM 0-5 LIVERPOOL Victor Moses was a late substitute for Brazilian wonder kid, Phillipe Coutinho in Liverpool’s destruction of Spurs at White Hart Lane on Sunday. Luis Suarez was unexpectedly the star of the show, grabbing a brace and setting up two other goals for Raheem Sterling and Jon Flanagan. Suarez now has 17 premier … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Looking for a movie to see with your family? Well, here’s a suggestion: Sting. Sting tells the story of a young girl (Kiki Omeili) who finds herself a victim of rape by a young man (Oyekunle Oluwaremi) whom she trusted. After this horrifying experience, the story goes on to show how she deals with it … Continue reading Movie to Watch: Sting

By adaarinze

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former Esperance de Tunis striker Michael Eneramo has signed for Turkish giants, Besiktas on a two-year deal. Eneramo joins Besiktas as a free agent after his contract with Sivasspor expired at the end of the season. Daniel ‘The Bull’ Amokachi made his name with the Turkish club back in the day. Meanwhile, Anthony Ujah has … Continue reading Eneramo Signs for Besiktas, and Ujah goes to Cologne

By connectnigeria

News

April 19, 2022

There is a reason each and every one of us has to be taught how to swim. It is because we have to be coached on how to get over our natural fear of drowning.  When suddenly we find ourselves confronted with the idea of getting into a pool there is a ritual we must … Continue reading Nigerian Sailor Survives 60 hours Underwater

By adaarinze

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

After Earth:- The big, blockbuster/only Will Smith movie for this summer. The moment I saw the trailer I wanted to watch it, and I’m sure, so did most of you. It is the usual Will Smith alone in a new earth kind of thing, but the moment you realise Jaden Smith is going to be … Continue reading Movie Review: After Earth

By adaarinze

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

It was an eventful night at the finale ceremony of Germany’s Next Top Model. Ignoring the fact that two topless models ran up on stage to protest when Heidi Klum (the host of GNTM)  announced the winner, we shall just go straight to the point and proudly state that the winner that was announced is … Continue reading Nigeria’s Own Lovelyn Ebenechi Wins Germany’s Next Top Model!

By adaarinze

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude   Former Nigerian amateur boxer, King Davidson Emenogu defeated Russia’s Russia’s Andrejs Iodinovs in the fifth round to retain his World Boxing Organization (WBO) International light middleweight title in Southampton on Sunday. Emenogu, who was initially pencilled down for a fight against Ghanaian-born Philip Kotey, knocked out the Russian opposition in the … Continue reading Nigerian Boxer is WBO Champion!

By pagboga

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

(Culled from Sahara Reporters) Remarks By the House of Representatives Speaker,  Aminu Waziri Tambuwal,  at the Special Session of the House Of Representatives to honour the victorious  National Football Team, the Super Eagles, the 2013 African Soccer Champions,  on Wednesday 13th  February 2013.   Protocols: 1.    On behalf of all my colleagues, the Honourable Members … Continue reading Nigerian House of Reps hold Special Plenary Session for Super Eagles

By pagboga

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Below is a full detailed list of the Nigerian Footballers who have been transferred to other teams or on loan as the new football season begins.

By connectnigeria

iConnect

April 19, 2022

I remember when I was coming back to Nigeria from school. People kept telling me not to talk with my Nigerian accent, that I should adopt the American accent so that people look at me with respect. I looked at myself and I felt like that would be living a lie but I wanted to try it out to see how true it could be.

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