Tag Archives: History

The Minister of Communication and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that history will remember the Buhari-led administration for good.  The Minister said this in his opening remark at the inaugural edition of the PMB administration scorecard 2015-2023 on Wednesday, October 19. He opined that despite several attempts to play down the achievements …

We all witnessed the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and subsequent summer riots in the name of social justice that ravaged our cities. Monuments were graffitied, torn down, and buildings were renamed. No one from history has been exempt from this treatment, including our Founding Fathers. Their contributions …

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history after scoring the 700th club goal of his illustrious career on Sunday evening.   The Portuguese superstar achieved the milestone during Manchester United’s 2 – 1 win against Everton on Sunday, October 9. He slotted home following Casemiro through ball for a 2-1 half-time lead.   In doing so, the 37-year-old …

President Biden made history by announcing a pardon for every American federally convicted of simple marijuana possession. Biden Pardons All US Citizens Federally Convicted Of Simple Marijuana Possession President Biden issued the pardons through proclamation:   Acting pursuant to the grant of authority in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution …

Naira revealed that Mohbad had a misunderstanding with his Manager called Tunde whom he wanted to change. Naira stated that he never objected to the managerial change and that Tunde was not his brother as Mohbad claimed. Naira went on to narrate how Mohbad sought Tunde out to fight him …

Black History Month, which celebrates the achievements of Black Britons, has been marked in the UK every October since 1987. It is an opportunity to reflect upon British history, from the pain of slavery and colonisation to the resilience and hope of the Windrush generation, while showcasing the work of …

In celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence, Spotify, an online streaming platform, has unveiled three new playlists that highlight Nigeria’s musical diversity, ranging from Fuji to the golden eras of Afrobeats. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of music for sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United return last summer helped see the club set a new record for the highest wage bill in Premier League history according to latest financial figures published by the club.   United on Thursday, September 22 posted their latest financial figures, which also showed the club’s net …

The campaign that could bring legalized sports betting to California is the most expensive ballot-initiative fight in US history, costing $400m and counting, and pitting wealthy Indigenous tribes against online gambling companies over a potentially multibillion-dollar marketplace. Californians have been bombarded with advertising for months, much of it making promises …

Food Schiffergesellschaft is the oldest restaurant in town, founded 500 years ago by captains of the Hanseatic League, who met there to debate, eat and drink. Soak up the maritime atmosphere at the long, weathered dining tables and try the famous northern dish Labskaus – beef stew with sweet-and-sour garnish, …