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Today in 1930: Nigerian Novelist, Poet and Critic, Chinua Achebe Was Born

Today in 1930, The Nigerian Novelist, Poet, and Critic, Chinua Achebe Was Born. Biography He was born in Ogidi, Anambra State. Achebe was influenced by both Igbo traditional culture and postcolonial...

Today in 1983: Nigeria’s First Professor of History, Kenneth Dike Died

Professor Kenneth Onwuka Dike was a scholar in both education and history. Referred to as the "Pioneer Historian" and is recognized for "playing the main role in producing a...

Today in 2019, Robert Mugabe Died Aged 95 – WNTV

Robert Gabriel Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and left-wing nationalist politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to...

Today in 2009: Nigerian Author,Human Rights Lawyer, And Politician, Gani Fawehinmi Died

Nigerian novelist, publisher, philanthropist, social critic, human and civil rights attorney, and politician Chief Abdul-Ganiyu "Gani" Oyesola Fawehinmi, GCON, SAN.  How Gani Fawehinmi Gained Fame  He gained fame when he took...

M. K. O Abiola Businessman, Publisher, And Politician, Was Born Today in 1937

M. K. O. Abiola also known as Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola GCFR, was a politician, publisher, and businessman from Nigeria. He was the Aare Ona Kankafo XIV of Yorubaland and...

Today in 2014: Stella Adadevoh Who Helped Prevent Widespread of Ebola Virus Died 

Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh was a physician and Endocrinologist. She worked at First Consultant Hospital, Obalende, Lagos.  Stella Adadevoh helped curb the wide spread of the Ebola Virus in Nigeria...

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Mind-Blowing Anomalies in Ancient Africa

Africa, steeped in history, hides enigmatic ancient anomalies within its borders. From Egypt's awe-inspiring pyramids to the mysterious megaliths of Nabta Playa, the continent's...

Lost African Kingdoms: Forgotten Civilizations of the Sahara

The Sahara Desert, a vast expanse of arid landscapes, seemingly inhospitable and barren, is not typically associated with thriving civilizations. However, beneath its harsh...

The Great Sphinx of Giza: Secrets and Mysteries Revealed

The Great Sphinx of Giza, an iconic monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, stands proudly on the...

History and Origins of the Great Mosque of Djenné

The Great Mosque of Djenné, located in the city of Djenné in Mali, is an architectural masterpiece that stands as a testament to the...

10 Tips To Survive Social Media Envy

In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. While it offers numerous benefits, such as staying connected with...