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Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by omonnakoda: 1:02pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
In 1973, the Federal Government of Nigeria considered officially changing the name of “Lagos” to “Eko”. Regarding “Lagos” as a colonial name. Where is the evidence?? |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by cristweeezy(m): 1:03pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
prudentcy:I no understand numba 24 o. Abacha died bfor MKO? |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Uchwilliam(m): 1:03pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Last one 54 make sence |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Deltagiant: 1:07pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
@11. The geographical area now referred to as Nigeria was once referred to as ‘Soudan’ and ‘Nigiritia’. Op, I disagree with you on this...Because 'Soudan' and 'Nigirita' means the same - BLACK. Early Arab travellers and chroniclers referred to the whole of Sub sahara Africa as Soudan by themselves...This was after the Arab invasion of Nubia where we have the present Sudan. Nigrita is latin for black. The word 'soudan' has its origin in the Arabia where it means black. Specifically, the Northern part of Nigeria was then refered to as 'Western Sudan' and much of the present Eastern Nigeria extanding to the present western Cameroons and Equatoral Guinea were known as 'Biafra'. Keep the records straight! Medieval map of Africa
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Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Tjayjosh(m): 1:08pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
hahn:Alhassan dantata, though born with a silver spoon, lost everything after the death of his father. He was not given a share of his father's wealth. His mother left him and his brothers at the hand of an old woman name "Tata," and travelled to Ghana. That was how he got the name dantata, which means "son of tata" in hausa language. He was later sent to the almajiri school. Dantata begged for food at some point in his life. He was once sold into slavery, but he later regained his freedom. He became a kolanut seller in kano, and from there moved on to become the wealthiest man in west africa at the time of his death. 2 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Kassidy90(m): 1:14pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
jaja wachukwu was the first to call lagos ' no man's land' i wonder how you can take an ambassador sleeping at UN meeting serious... 2 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Orosotare(m): 1:15pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
This ils really interesting 1 Like |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by iamkingzlee(m): 1:19pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
fratermathy:one called me today sef 4 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Godyke(m): 1:24pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
[quote author=prudentcy post=38743357]Hmmm I'm sure many of us did not know some of these incredible facts about naija. Time to learn Nairalanders... 1. The River Niger Bridge at Onitsha was constructed between 1964 and 1965 by Dumez- a French construction company and cost £5 million. That was when Naira was equal to the British Pound while it was about 70k to a Dollar. Lets say the bridge actually cost #5m then. Thats a lot of money considering its value today |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by YOUNGKAHUNA: 1:26pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
fratermathy:LoL....this is so true. One called me today asking if he should come and supply me polythene. 2 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by uzo4real(m): 1:27pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
No 4..... IGBO KWENU!!! E go better for all of us igbos. 3 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by charlsecy(m): 1:31pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by scholes0(m): 1:32pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
No 4 is just wrong. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by olabs201(m): 1:37pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Informative and educative....Nigeria my beloved country. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Skoopy(m): 1:37pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
No. 2 seems to be stupendously weird . 1 Like |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Tjayjosh(m): 1:40pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Dantata means son of tata in hausa language. He was named after the woman that raised him, because his mother left him and travelled to Ghana, after the death of his father. His father's name is Abdullahi. But today, he's popularly known as Alhassan dantata. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by tevinsolt: 1:43pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
CSTR2:You bro, have no Idea what you're talking about. America was taken from the Native Americans by the Europeans. America started with 13 colonies, today America has 50 states. In the case of UK England forcefully annexed Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Australia was a land inhabited by Aborigines....the case is similar to that of America's 2 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Nobody: 2:01pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
manchy7531: 1 Like |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by bonechamberlain(m): 2:03pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
prudentcy: as we can all see the eastern region is a total different country on its own, we have nothing in common with the north and west. still the evil British merged us together. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by amutajames: 2:11pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Hmmmm i been talk am say Yoruba language na for rituals chantin incantations, haba 1 Like |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by bukster(f): 2:14pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
tevinsolt:Thank You! I was just about to write that. Some people do not know their history and then come to Nairaland sprouting rubbish. 2 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by moyarhtohbadt(f): 2:19pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Incredible. Guys please help me win the #silverbirdvjsearc contest by liking my video on instagram, @moh_og_ God bless u. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by hopilo: 2:44pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
[b]1. The River Niger Bridge at Onitsha was constructed between 1964 and 1965 by Dumez- a French construction company and cost £5 million. I want PMB to probe the cost of constructing this bridge. in my opinion that was outrageous, the funds must be recovered. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Ilekeh(f): 2:45pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Someone will just post nonsense and you guys will believe it. How did he come by #4? |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by mcyemite(m): 2:46pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
15. Jollof rice, chicken Bosom , serve of ice cream, tea, coffee or Bournvita, with full cream milk and sugar: Meal Cost = 50Kobo- Unilag in the late 1970s GOD!!!!!!!! To eat indomie and egg lasan now na #250 Chai!!! 1 Like |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by queebeediva(f): 2:51pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Wow very educative except that of Dame paitence I just refuse to belive that. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by rabzy01: 2:51pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
oguego: Meaning you are no where. |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by banio: 2:55pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
Igbo people what is in Port Harcourt that U won't let go. How is coal discovery and building of Port Harcut related. Mind U the ride from both Cities is above 3hours at 100km per hr |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by Onyenna(m): 3:00pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
fratermathy: wait a minute!.....I actually thought I was the only one being constantly called by Hausa men!!!.......choooiii!.... they keep calling with different numbers speaking Hausa and saying "salah malekun"......even when I say "wrong number" it seems they don't understand....... 2 Likes |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by rabzy01: 3:01pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
I tell you, if what they said is correct: GEJ - Phd, PEJ - Phd; I will never vote for any phd holder in my live especially if he or she got it from PH university. Do you remember that Professor who couldn't read election results? Is he not from there? queebeediva: 1 Like |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by abbey621(m): 3:02pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
4. There are 196 countries in the world and at least one Igbo person from Nigeria lives in every one of them. If you believe this crap then truly you must be delusional! Can anyone verify this? |
Re: 54 Incredible Facts That You Might Not Know About Nigeria by kozmokaz(m): 3:05pm On Oct 07, 2015 |
and all d good tinx came from d south!!! 843 schools shoo!!! There are 196 countries in the world and at least one Igbo person from Nigeria lives in every one of them. he he he any country u no see Igbo man is not inhabitable!!!! proudly Igbo. Jor. ;Dand all d good tinx came from d south!!! 843 schools shoo!!! There are 196 countries in the world and at least one Igbo person from Nigeria lives in every one of them. he he he any country u no see Igbo man is not inhabitable!!!! proudly Igbo. Jor. 1 Like |
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