Adunni And Nefertiti at World Food Prize
It is no longer news that Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina was nominated for the World Food Prize at Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, on the 19th October 2017. A prize that competes with the Nobel Prize as it had over 800 people from over 50 countries. What isn’t quite popular is the beautiful rendition of Adunni and […]
4 Noteworthy Facts About Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2016
While October 1st (1963) is the day Nigeria became a republic after her first democratic process, May 29th is the official date for celebrating democracy as it is the day that military ruler Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar handed over power to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, marking the end of almost 30 years of military rule since 1966 – with a brief stint […]
Obasanjo Writes a Children’s Storybook
The latest children’s author in town is none other than the Former President of the Nigerian Republic, Olusegun Obasanjo. He launched his debut children’s book, Peace Story for Children on Monday 21st September. The 14-page booklet features multiple themes on the subject of Peace, along with child-friendly illustrations. This will be the second publication from […]
Dangote, Obasanjo and Prince Andrew Launch an Entrepreneurship Financing Programme for Young African Entrepreneurs
Good news for Africa’s entrepreneurs, as African leaders – political and economic – are stepping up towards seeing the growth of Africa’s entrepreneurship. The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, Africa’s foremost entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote and former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo have decided to drive the empowerment of young African entrepreneurs and their businesses. This […]
Nigeria’s Democracy: The Journey So Far
Nigeria since its return to civilian rule in 1999 was accompanied by the sweet aroma of a system called “Democracy”. This historic system had found its way back into the Nigerian polity after numerous interruptions by the “men in khaki” and horrendous coup d’états. Democracy was ushered back on May 29th, 1999 by the then […]
DISCOVER NIGERIA: No Victor, No Vanquished
By Nehi Igbinijesu. On January 12 1970, the 30-month Nigerian Civil War was brought to a close with the capture of Radio Biafra by Colonel Olusegun Obasanjo and, his acceptance of a formal surrender from the Biafran Forces by General Phillip Effiong on that day. The Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon went on to […]
Discover Nigeria: The National Anthem “Arise O’ Compatriots”
By Nehi Igbinijesu. Prior to the independence of Nigeria, the anthem of the United Kingdom was sung at national events and ceremonies. As implied, the “God Save the Queen “anthem eulogized the British Monarch and was unreflective of the deep-seated aspirations of a “soon-to-be” free Nigeria. Along with the many relics of colonialism handed down […]