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Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Imhandsome: 3:31pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
*FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA YOU MAY NEVER HAVE KNOWN* You may already know that Nigeria is the largest black nation in the world and the most populous nation i n Africa. You may already know that Nigeria has great dependency on crude oil, plus all the other opinions of David Cameron. *Here are 20 unpopular facts about Nigeria.* 1. Are you aware that all over the world Nigerians are setting the pace and becoming the standard by which others measure themselves? Do you know?? 2. In the US, Nigerians are the most educated immigrant community. Type it into Google and you’ll see it. Not one of the most educated, the most educated. 3. 60% of Nigerians in the US have college degrees. This is far above the American national average of 30%. 4. Nigerians in US are one of the highest earners, typically earning 25% more than the median US income of $53k. 5. In Ivy League schools in Europe and America, Nigerians routinely outperform their peers from other nations. 6. A Nigerian family, The Imafidon family, have officially been named the smartest family in the UK. 7. The designer of the famous car, Chevrolet Volt, Jelani Aliyu, is a super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State. 8. The World’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world renowned inventor and scientist, Philip Emeagwali, a full- blown Nigerian whose patency was awarded in 2015. This means Nigeria has the patency to the world’s fastest computer: a Black Nigerian. 9. The wealthiest Black man and woman on earth are Nigerians, Aliko Dangote and Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. Both have no trace of criminal record of any kind. 10. South Africa couldn’t have ended apartheid & achieved Black rule if not for the leadership role Nigeria played. 11. Of the 3 South African Presidents who ruled after apartheid, two of them once lived in Nigeria under asylum. Both Nelson Mandela (60s) and Thabo Mbeki (70s) lived in Nigeria before becoming President of South Africa. We gave financial support, human support, boycotted an Olympics and our politicians, musicians and activists campaigned relentlessly. 12. Nigeria spent over $3 Billion and lost hundreds of soldiers to end the wars in both Liberia and Sierra Leone which the world ignored because they have no oil. 13. When there was a coup in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2003, Nigeria restored the elected President back to power. 14. Before there were street lights in European cities, ancient Benin kingdom had street lights fueled by palm oil. 15. 500 years ago, Benin casted metal alloys to create magnificent art including the world famous Queen Ida Mask. 16. Amina was a warrior queen who ruled Zaria Emirate in Kaduna state, Northwestern Nigeria 400 years ago in 1610. Google and see what she means to Africa. 17. We gave monetary gifts to Ireland during our oil boom and built a statue for France free of charge. We are not poor blacks. Nigeria is rich and don’t be lied to. 18. The first television station in Africa was NTA Ibadan (1960) long before Ireland has their RTE station. ========= Wherever you look in this great country, Nigeria, heroes abound both now and in our recent and ancient past. If all you do is listen to mainstream Western media, you’ll not get the full picture of your Nigerian heritage. Do not listen to any leader who says Nigerians are criminals, no matter who he is, or his height and position. We’re not a nation of scammers, drugs & corruption, but a people with a verifiable track record of greatness. ========== Here is what CNN, BBC, Aljezeera and western media will not tell you about Nigerians: 19. On the 7th May, 2016 at Howard University in Washington D.C history was made. Out of 96 graduating Doctor of Pharmacy candidates, 43 of them were Nigerians and out of 27 awards given, 16 went to Nigerians. The entire world still envies our uniqueness as a NATION with living together despite our ethnic diversity. One single country with over 400 languages. They will only tell you how Nigerians are scammers and cheats, how Nigerians are into drugs overseas et al. If you don’t blow your trumpet, no one will blow it for you. VIVA NAIJA!!! 20. There are over 180,000,000 Nigerians world over and only less than 250,000 of this figure have traceable criminal records. This is about 0.14% of our entire national population in the last 20 years: nothing close to 1%. Shame on global media. Listen Nigeria, don't let anybody woo you into believing that you are a criminal just because you are a Nigerian. Nigerians are NOT criminals. You are NOT a criminal. You are topnotch; second to none around the world. I am proud am created a Nigerian, thank you God. Be proud of Nigeria wherever you go. Take out your Passport with pride. Be proud of our GREEN HERITAGE. Be enthusiastic of our FUTURE GREATNESS. 31 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Mickop(m): 6:13pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
proudly Nigerian |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Mercykayy(m): 7:16pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
I love my country but ama still travel out. 1 Like |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Marael: 7:35pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Ninejeria is a gkud kwantiri if not for the kwarupt cows ufp dere |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Peritus(m): 7:53pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
I love this 1 Like |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by AJ01(m): 10:24pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
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Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Nobody: 10:45pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
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Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Okpueze1(m): 11:33pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
That's encouraging. I love this kind of write up once the facts are true not exaggerated. 1 Like |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Imhandsome: 12:17am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Pato23:thanks alot |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Imhandsome: 12:18am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Okpueze1:thank you |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by 3mmyz(m): 1:07am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Bravo, I'm super hypertexed. just pass... |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by 3mmyz(m): 1:07am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Bravo, I'm super hypertexed. just pass... |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by fabem(m): 4:25am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Well done OP. Nigeria is really blessed despite bad reputations. Educative post. Keep it up. |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Ekpekus(m): 4:43am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Makes sense like sentence ![]() |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by symbianDON(m): 6:40am On Nov 19, 2016 |
why isn't this thread on FrontPage?? as informative as it is; potraying Nigeria nicely....it ought to be on FrontPage. thanks @ op for making me see reasons to love my country even in the face of dimming hopes. |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by adebayo201: 7:20am On Nov 19, 2016 |
viva Naija!!! 8,9, 10 though... |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by willi926(m): 9:10am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Were ever u are op, were ever u go, my God almighty bless u 4 these writeup. Three gbosa 4u op. 1 Like |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by LajaLaba: 9:18am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Igbos go vex tire today ![]() |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by kilojoDesigns: 10:31am On Nov 19, 2016 |
12. Nigeria spent over $3 Billion and lost
hundreds of soldiers to end the wars in both
Liberia and Sierra
Leone which the
world ignored because they have no oil. this one na basic scam by our govt na e fit be 500mil dem used |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by dreamjizzy(m): 10:49am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Dis post made me smile. ..proudly naija |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by samcorp: 11:29am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Nigeria, wow |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Winifred468(f): 11:51am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Ama proud Nigerian |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by THUNDAR(m): 12:34pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
where those Biafran? proudly Nigeria! |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Nobody: 12:39pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
but why is it like this? |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Tunmmyzhe: 12:54pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
Thanks op... Pls I need fact about Biafra Republic too. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Fidelismaria: 1:07pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
mtcheeew how dis post go end recession |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by elvision1(m): 1:23pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
All we do is psych ourselves up but take no action, this was who we were not who we are now, if we continue to rely on our past glories which are not even recognised, then we are only wallowing in nostalgia. Every country always would have stories of their greatness but that isn't enough to turn things around, am not a pessimist or anything antagonistic. Am just being a Realist cus we are in so much deepsh¡t that the most current of your facts are international exhibits. Turn your economy around and watch how worlds fall at your feet. |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by jidxin(m): 1:40pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
hmmn |
Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Nobody: 2:51pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
That My crib with Light in America and am a Nigerian ![]() 1 Share
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Re: Facts About Nigeria No One Would Tell You by Imhandsome: 8:41pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
3mmyz:thanks |
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