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The history of Nigeria can be traced to the earliest inhabitants whose remains date from at least 13,000 BC through early civilizations such as the Nok culture which began around 1500 BC . Numerous ancient African civilizations settled in the region that is known today as Nigeria, such as the Kingdom of Nri , [1] the Benin Empire , [2] and the Oyo Empire . [3] Islam reached Nigeria through the Bornu Empire between (1068 AD) and Hausa Kingdom during the 11th century, [4] [5] [6] [7] while Christianity came to Nigeria in the 15th century through Augustinian and Capuchin monks from Portugal to the Kingdom of Warri. [8] The Songhai Empire also occupied part of the region. [9] From the 15th century, European slave traders arrived in the region to purchase enslaved Africans as part of the Atlantic slave trade...
The history of Nigeria can be traced to the earliest inhabitants whose remains date from at least 13,000 BC through early civilizations such as the Nok culture which began around 1500 BC . Numerous ancient African civilizations settled in the region that is known today as Nigeria, such as the Kingdom of Nri , [1] the Benin Empire , [2] and the Oyo Empire . [3] Islam reached Nigeria through the Bornu Empire between (1068 AD) and Hausa Kingdom during the 11th century, [4] [5] [6] [7] while Christianity came to Nigeria in the 15th century through Augustinian and Capuchin monks from Portugal to the Kingdom of Warri. [8] The Songhai Empire also occupied part of the region. [9] From the 15th century, European slave traders arrived in the region to purchase enslaved Africans as part of the Atlantic slave trade...
Home Politics BREAKING: Rivers Speaker Loyal To Governor Fubara Resigns, Quits As Lawmaker By Journalist101 - December 31, 2023 0 The crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly has taken an entirely new dimension as the factional speaker loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ehie Ogerenye Edison Ph.D. DSSRS, has tendered his resignation, while quitting as a member of the Assembly. Ehie in a letter addressed to the National Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also said he has resigned as the member representing Ahoada-East Constituency II in the 10th Assembly. “This is to formally notify you of my voluntary resignation as Speaker and Member of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly representing Ahoada – East Constituency II with effect from the date of this letter. “I wish to deeply app...
NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES, 31st DECEMBER, 2023
NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES, 31st DECEMBER, 2023 Mary Akanbi 31st December, 2023 Read the latest breaking news headlines, Nigerian news, Entertainment, Sports & Business below; DisCos Set To Hike Electricity Tariffs Jan 1 Senate approves Tinubu’s request to borrow $7.8bn, €100m N’Assembly raises budget to N28.77tn, votes N10bn for car parks, recreation centre Senate jerks budget from N27.5trn to N28.777trn; N4bn for recreation centre Senate approves Tinubu’s request on Ways and Means Debt Senate mourns Na’Abba, observes minute silence Plateau: Police deploy special forces as Senate summons Service Chiefs, NSA, others N37bn fraud: Buhari’s minister faces EFCC interrogators Wednesday COP28: FG Spends N2.78bn On Estacodes, Airfares Power consumers lodged 333,947 complaints on metering, billing in Q3 – NERC Civil servants not owed December salary, says FG FG vows to stamp out breast ironing practice Govt drops 26 professional bodies from 2024 budget allocation 34 companies...
Empowering Unity: Ayisire Bukola, Esq. Chairperson NBA BWARI WOMEN FORUM Rings In The New Year With A Vision For Progress And Unity.
Empowering Unity: Ayisire Bukola, Esq. Chairperson NBA BWARI WOMEN FORUM Rings In The New Year With A Vision For Progress And Unity. Ayisire Bukola, Esq. Chairperson NBA Bwari Women Forum Mary Akanbi 31st December, 2023 Ladies of the NBA Bwari Women Forum, As we step into the dawn of this new year, let us embrace it with the vigor and resilience that defines us as female lawyers. This is a time for unity, a time to come together and address the issues that uniquely concern us. In the legal arena and beyond, let us foster an environment of support and encouragement. Discourage any divisive spirit and instead, let unity be our strength. Together, united, we have the power to make a significant difference. May this year bring opportunities for growth, collaboration, and triumphs as we navigate the challenges ahead. Here's to a year of solidarity and achievement for each and every one of us. Cheers to the strength within us, ...
Empowering Unity: Ayisire Bukola, Esq. Chairperson NBA BWARI WOMEN FORUM Rings In The New Year With A Vision For Progress And Unity. Ayisire Bukola, Esq. Chairperson NBA Bwari Women Forum Mary Akanbi 31st December, 2023 Ladies of the NBA Bwari Women Forum, As we step into the dawn of this new year, let us embrace it with the vigor and resilience that defines us as female lawyers. This is a time for unity, a time to come together and address the issues that uniquely concern us. In the legal arena and beyond, let us foster an environment of support and encouragement. Discourage any divisive spirit and instead, let unity be our strength. Together, united, we have the power to make a significant difference. May this year bring opportunities for growth, collaboration, and triumphs as we navigate the challenges ahead. Here's to a year of solidarity and achievement for each and every one of us. Cheers to the strength within us, and the...
VANGUARD NEWS Search for: HOME NEWS OFF-SEASON ELECTION POLITICS METRO BUSINESS SPORTS EDITORIAL COLUMNS ALLURE E-EDITIONS POLITICS April 30, 2022 Our Fulani captors told us they own Nigeria Tosin Alao Gospel artiste, Tosin recounts tales of horror with kidnappers •They said they also sell body parts of some victims for rituals By Prisca Sam-Duru The persistent spate of insecurity in Nigeria has no doubt, reached an alarming level just as it has become obvious that the country’s security infrastructure is incapable of clipping the wings of rampaging terrorists. From gory tales of massacre of innocent villagers, destruction of people’s houses and sacking communities as well as mass kidnap of villagers and travellers, the story is the same all over Nigeria. The increasing intensity of the nefarious activities of unscrupulous elements terrorising the country, has created palpable fear in the masses such that nobody knows when or where next the dare devils will strike. Kidnapped...