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An early history of the Isaba kingdom in Delta state | Past kings | Ruling houses 

An early history of the Isaba kingdom in Delta state | Past kings | Ruling houses  Isoun who is the founder of Isaba Kingdom, migrated from Oporomor to Amabulou in the present Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa State, about the 14th century. Isoun and all his descendants are direct and bonafide members of Bumoubiri

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Do you know the story of the world’s biggest bigamist who married over 100 women without getting divorce?

Do you know the story of the world’s biggest bigamist who married over 100 women without getting divorce? He married more than a hundred women between 1949 and 1981 without ever getting divorced, earning himself the title for the most bigamous marriages. The Guinness World Records shared a video on Twitter detailing the story of

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20 things to know about Hilda Baci and her Guinness World Record Marathon Cooking

20 things to know about Hilda Baci and her Guinness World Record Marathon Cooking 1. Her real name is Hilda Bassey Effiong. She is a young Nigerian chef from Nsit Ubium LGA in Akwa Ibom State, She owes a food brand in Lagos called “My Food by Hilda” 2. She will be cooking for 4

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Bayelsa state – History, Culture, People and Occupation 

Bayelsa state – History, Culture, People and Occupation  Bayelsa State occupies the Southern part of Nigeria, making it very strategic in a number of ways. It has the longest coastline in the West African sub-region making the State a major tourists destination. Created on October 1st, 1996 from the old Rivers State, it’s bounded to

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Remembering Bob Marley: 10 interesting facts about the famous regae star

Bob Marley was ranked 11th on Forbes’ 2021 list of Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities. His brand includes speakers, turntables, headphones, clothing, psychedelics, and more. According to Forbes, his songs are streamed 1 billion times per year in the US - showcasing the enduring love for his music.

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NYSC AT 50: Read full details of why NYSC was established in Nigeria

NYSC AT 50: Read full details of why NYSC was established in Nigeria The history of the NYSC is of great importance in nation building as every Nigerian graduate of tertiary institutions of learning must pass through the scheme. The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC scheme was established in order to make Nigeria great again

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SINCE 1984: This is the oldest surviving restaurant in Warri

SINCE 1984: This is the oldest surviving restaurant in Warri. It serves local South South delicacies Holyland Restaurant was established by Mr Ezekiel Okathe, an Isoko man from Umuti in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta state in 1984 making it the oldest surviving restaurant in Warri. Holyland is one of such places in

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OGULAGHA: The Land of Black Gold, Home of IOCs

OGULAGHA: The Land of Black Gold, Home of IOCs To a first time visitor to the oil-rich Ogulagha kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, the kingdom may appear like other kingdoms within the Niger Delta region. But a tour of its land mass and study of its natural endowment will reveal something

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ONÍDÌRÍ : The story of ÀBÈNÍ

Do you know that ONÍDÌRÍ is the woman who specializes in the Braiding, Plaiting, Weaving and the General Beautification of women hair in the Ancient and Modern Yoruba days. ONÍDÌRÍ : The story of ÀBÈNÍ ONÍDÌRÍ in the Olden days was; The PARLIAMENT where the Rise and Fall of Men are discussed The ASSEMBLY where

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Nigeria records more COVID-19 cases

…FCT records highest infection rate Nigeria recorded 1,547 cases of COVID-19 infections, on Sunday, bringing the country’s total to 237,561 since the outbreak of the virus on Feb. 27, 2020. The virus has also taken 3,022 lives in Nigeria so far. ALSO READ: IYC urges Obaseki to create Local Government Development Centres in riverine communities

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King William Koko, Mingi VIII, the Amayanabo of Nembe: The black man who defeated the British Armed Forces in Africa

By Minaibi Ogboye King Frederick William Koko, Mingi VIII, Amayanabo of Nembe (1853–1898), known as King Koko or King William Koko, was the Amayanabo (King) of Great Nembe Kingdom(Nembe, Brass, Akassa, Okpoma) in the ancient Oil River Protectorate, now in Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State, South-South (Niger Delta Region) Nigeria. Note:

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