Archives Tag: Slave Trade

Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Welcome to one of the most historic places in Igbo land. Arochukwu is the third biggest city in Abia State, with over 19 villages in the region. It was once the Aro Confederacy of Ibibio people before the British invasion and the Anglo-Aro war in the early part of the 20th century. Now it is the … Continue reading Where to Travel to: Arochukwu

By ann

throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

On Tuesday, October 1, Nigeria celebrated its 59th anniversary of being free of British rule. But many of us may not have realized how the actions and moves made by some personalities before the name “Nigeria” was born in 1914 shaped what other acclaimed independence icons such as Dr Nnnamdi Azikwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Jaja of Opobo – The King Who Resisted Colonial Rule

By adedoyin

People

April 19, 2022

As we gravitate towards another religious festive season, it is not out of place to remind ourselves of people who have served to strengthen the reins of Religious beliefs in Nigeria. One of the numerous examples available we ought to familiarize ourselves with or recall is Samuel Ajayi Crowther: African Bishop and Missionary. Early Life … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Archbishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther

By jeremiah

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Abiola Alabi The Yoruba people of West Africa constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa at almost 40 million people in total. They are predominantly settled in Nigeria, where they comprise 21% of the population and the Yoruba language, which is also spoken in Togo and Benin, is still spoken here. … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Yoruba Origin of Brazilian Culture

By jehonwa