Archives Tag: People
Aiteo Founder, Benedict Peters, Awarded FIN African Icon of the Year, 2018
April 19, 2022
International business leader and founder of Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters was awarded African Icon of the Year at the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources Honorary Patrons Dinner and Awards Night which held at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit, Abuja on January 28, 2019. The award is an acknowledgement of Peters’ significant … Continue reading Aiteo Founder, Benedict Peters, Awarded FIN African Icon of the Year, 2018
Women You Should Know: Maryam Babangida
April 19, 2022
Credited with the creation of the office of the first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Maryam Babangida was regarded as one of the most glamorous Wife’s of the Head of State that Nigeria has had so far; Beautiful, Elegant and a contemporary version of a vintage Queen; expressed by her attainment of a … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Maryam Babangida
By jeremiah
Tribes in Nigeria: The Jukun Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Jukun tribe are found both in Nigeria and the North Western parts of Cameroon. Specifically, they are found in Wukari and Gassol Local Government Areas of Taraba state; Lafia and Awe Local Government Areas of Nassarawa state; Shendam and Langtang South Local Government Areas of Plateau state; Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Jukun Tribe
By jeremiah
Obasanjo’s Letter to Buhari: A Damning Summary of an Administration
April 19, 2022
The year 2014 was a very fast one in politics; many things happened so fast which spelt doom for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its embattled candidate, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The damnation of the PDP, however, was the prosperity of the new opposition party which had just formed a solid coalition in late … Continue reading Obasanjo’s Letter to Buhari: A Damning Summary of an Administration
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Everyday Heroes- Ahmed Musa (Super Eagle)
April 19, 2022
How often do we see the entirety of Nigeria- or at least, almost the entirety of Nigeria celebrate and Jubilate with so much ecstasy, in recent times? Not just celebrate and jubilate, but more so, in a united manner, and for a united cause; a showing of a unanimous decision to pray for the best … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Ahmed Musa (Super Eagle)
By jeremiah
Tribes in Nigeria: The Ninkyob Tribe of Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
Kaninkon might be a more popular word. But ideally, the reference should be,-rather, must be, Ninkyob. Like most names of tribes in Kaduna state, Kaninkon is also an adulteration of the original tribal name ‘Ninkyob’. The word Kaninkon originated from the lips of the Hausa/Fulani Jihadist that frequently heard the words, ‘Kan Tee kom’- meaning, ‘Let … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Ninkyob Tribe of Kaduna State
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as Justice Oputa, Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa was regarded as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished legal personalities. A man who was justifiably considered a man with a coat of many colors; a typical biblical Joseph in Nigerian terms; a renowned legal colossus, Economist, Historian, Public Servant, Administrator extraordinaire, visionary statesman and the Socrates of … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa
By jeremiah
Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
April 19, 2022
The 10-year challenge 2019 is buzzing with a new social media fad. It is called the 10-year challenge. All you have to do is post a photo of yourself in 2009 next to a photo of yourself in 2019. You probably are familiar with celebrities and friends who took part in this challenge. Let’s take … Continue reading Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
Tribes in Nigeria: The Atyap Tribe of Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
Kaduna state like most Nigerian states, is multi-ethnic. One of the popular tribes in Kaduna state is the tribe called, ‘Atyap’. Regarded as an industrious and courageous group of people, The Atyap tribe is mainly found in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area, with a significant population found in some parts of Kaura and Kauru Local Government Areas … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Atyap Tribe of Kaduna State
By jeremiah
Adekunle Gold Weds Simi; How They Met
April 19, 2022
In December 2018 singers Simi and Adekunle Gold made news when Simi posted, on Instagram, a photo of a kiss they shared on the stage of “Simi Live in Lagos” concert which held in December 2018. A post which she quickly removed. This was coming after prolonged speculation about their relationship, and now the two … Continue reading Adekunle Gold Weds Simi; How They Met
Did You Know? Nigeria Has One Of The Earliest Known Civilizations
April 19, 2022
The Nok culture is said to have belonged to a homogenous group of people who had a well ordered economy and a good system of government.[1]According to Archaeological discoveries, The Nok civilization-around (500BC-200AD)-is one of the earliest known civilizations. This means that as far back as 9000 BC, There was a history of human existence … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Has One Of The Earliest Known Civilizations
By jeremiah
Tribes In Nigeria: The Bajju Tribe of Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
It is stated that the Bajju migrated from Zamfara, to Bauchi and the Jos Plateau.Then eventually to Chawai and settled in Dibiyi, (popularly referred to as Kurmin Bi), in the Zonkwa chiefdom of the present Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state.[1] The father of the Bajju tribe, Baranzan is believed to be of Niger and … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Bajju Tribe of Kaduna State
By jeremiah
Year In Review: Nigeria In 2018 On Connect Nigeria
April 19, 2022
People Joe Blankson put the lives of 25 boat passengers before his own in a rescue mission that cost him his life on Thursday June 28, 2018. https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2018/08/everyday-heroes-blankson-dies-after-rescuing-13-drowning-boat-passengers/ Nigerian kids dance group, Ikorodu Dream Catchers, got a surprise Easter visit from super model, Naomi Campbell. https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2018/04/ikorodu-dream-catchers-get-easter-visit-naomi-campbell/ A year long protest against the inhumane … Continue reading Year In Review: Nigeria In 2018 On Connect Nigeria
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5 ‘Everyday Heroes’ From 2018
April 19, 2022
As the year comes to an end, these 5 people are worthy of note as our Everyday Heroes. (Note: this list is in no order of importance or significance). Ajayi-AkinFolarin, Abisoye Abisoye stood out remarkably as one of CNN’s 10 Heroes of 2018. Born Abisoye Abosede Ajayi, on 19th May 1985, in Akure, Ondo state, … Continue reading 5 ‘Everyday Heroes’ From 2018
By jeremiah
Golden Moments In Sport: When Laurrita Onye Broke The World Record Twice In One Event
April 19, 2022
Laurrita Onye was the star of the show in the women’s Shot put F40 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, where she defied all odds to win Nigeria’s first Track and Field medal on Day 4 of the competition. Onye was clearly on a class of her own — breaking two World Records (WR) in … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sport: When Laurrita Onye Broke The World Record Twice In One Event
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