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National Independence Day of Nigeria

The National Independence Nigeria is always celebrated on the 1st of October.  Nigeria marked independence from British rule on the 1st of October 1960. *History of Nigerian Independence Day* European influence in modern day Nigeria began when in the 16th century when the first explorers from Spain and Portugal began trading with locals, leading to the development of ports, such as Lagos. The British became an increasingly dominant influence on the region in the late 19th century through the Royal Niger Company, resisting German attempts to expansion in the region. In 1900, the territories under the control of the Royal Niger Company became the Southern Nigeria Protectorate. In 1914, this was combined with the Northern Nigeria Protectorate to create the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria, which forms the borders of modern day Nigeria. Many aspects of modern life in Nigeria were established under the period of British Rule, but by the middle of the 20th century, the call ...

FELLAINI HITS DOUBLE AS MOURINHO'S MEN CRUISE

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MANCHESTER UNITED 4 CRYSTAL PALACE 0 I see a different Manchester United this season. United doing what they know how to do best. Problem now is that they will play, Liverpool, Spurs, and Chelsea over the next 4 EPL games. Lukaku finishes at close range from Martial's pull-back to register his 7th #PL goal this season with Fellaini reaching hero status as he scored twice. Juan Mata opened the scoring before two Marouane Fellaini goals either side of half-ti e saw United well clear

Harry Kane on fire

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Another day, another amazing performance by Tottenham fuelled by the brilliance of Harry Kane, who scored two in their 4-0 victory over Huddersfield on Saturday. After going scoreless in August yet again, Harry Kane’s two goals for Tottenham Hotspur against Huddersfield on Saturday meant the Englishman has now scored 13 goals in eight appearances for club and country in September. His second goal also meant he has now overtaken both Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time Premier League goalscoring charts. Kane has seven goals in seven days to wrap up the month of September.

pepper hawker earns PhD in Biomedical Engineering*

A young Nigerian lady, Adeola Olubamiji, whose story is that of the proverbial grass-to-grace has not only done herself proud by earning a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, her story is an encouragement that where there is a will, there is a way. Read her moving tribute on her graduation day: “As the fifth child of five, I always had to wait for my turn. I was the last, a girl child and raised by a mother who is a farmer and a father who has little. “I hawked pepper on the streets of Ibadan as early as age 10 to help my mum. Went to public primary and secondary schools in Ibadan. Attended OOU and studied Physics. “Because I had a 2.1, it opened the door for me to proceed to Finland for a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering. During this Master’s degree, I worked part-time as a cleaner and did this after my Master’s as well. “Out of determination, I applied to over 100 schools for my PhD and finally got a full three-year scholarship (later extended to four years) at the U...

Strength in Diversity contest

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I got this email this morning and I want all my readers to take advantage of the opportunity. Dear KIM THOMAS, The U.S. Embassy in Abuja invites interested Nigerians to compete in its “Strength in Diversity” video contest. The contest offers Nigerians the chance to creatively express pride in the country’s immense diversity and express their desire for national unity. Ambassador W. Stuart Symington, who opened the competition on September 6, 2017, said that despite the focus on the issues that seem to divide, there needs to be greater attention placed on Nigerians’ desire for peace and unity as well as the pride that Nigerians have in their cultural diversity.  The intent of the contest is to offer Nigerians the chance to creatively express their national pride in the country’s immense diversity and their desire for national unity. Entrants are asked to create an original video of no longer than three minutes in duration, upload it to YouTube, and complete the contest form (s...

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE week2, Fixtures Results and Tables all you need to know....

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Okei Charles  BLP (Black Lip Pastor) Harry Kane shook Europe yesterday with his hat-trick performance to race to the top of the Goal scoring chat, Cristiano Ronaldo put in a Man Of the Match performance, Gareth Bale got back to the goals, Mancity had a hard fought victory and Liverpool could not out score Spatak Moscow. Last seasons Semi finalist were giving a resounding beating in their home by Porto Napoli smoked Feyenoord while Leipzig are still trying to draw DRAW  level with Champions league teams as they are still yet to win, all you need to know about the on going champions league below........... Tuesday 26/09/2017 Champions League  -  Group E September 26 FT Sevilla 3 - 0 Maribor FT Spartak Moscow 1 - 1 Liverpool Champions League  - Group F September 26 FT Manchester City 2 - 0 Shakhtar Donetsk FT SSC Napoli 3 - 1 Feyenoord Champions League  - Group G Septembe...