Ever wonder where your state got its name from? Why your state was named the name it has today? Well, wonder no more as we bring you the 36 States in Nigeria, plus the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja and how there got their names. 1. Abia Abia is an acronym for the four main…
By Prince Orok The Efik Kingdom, recognised by the Encyclopedia Britannica as one of the oldest African Civilisations with a well-structured traditional institution, has a history intertwined with European influences. Despite this, the Efiks maintain their cultural beliefs and royal heritage with unwavering commitment. The throne of the Obong of Calabar holds a prestigious position,…
By Rasheed Olanrewaju In the federal cabinet, she exudes passion, energy, doggedness, results, dexterity, hard work, goal-oriented, and purposefulness. With these virtues, Dr Betta Edu, Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is arguably one of the faces of the Renewed Hope Agenda of her boss, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. She has just clocked 37….
Maggie Lena Walker, born on July 15, 1864, and passed away on December 15, 1934, had a remarkable life story. Her father was a freed slave, and her mother was an Irish journalist. In 1902, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African-American woman to establish a bank in the United States. This…
By Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa As a public figure of several decades standing, my antecedents are widely known. Nevertheless, it has become necessary to restate who I am and correct some misleading information made about my person. My name is Florence Mayen Ita-Giwa (Asibong Ita, was also my maiden native Efik name). I was born…
