Tag: history
Oyo re-intoduces History as subject in schools
Dr. Adeniran said over 4,950 history textbooks are being distributed to public primary schools state-wide, adding that this will give…
History Back As stand alone subject In Nigerian Schools
The Federal Government has directed all basic and secondary schools across the country to immediately implement the teaching of history…
Revive reading culture to keep history afresh – ANA
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to revive the nation’s dwindling reading culture to eliminate illiteracy,…
Sanusi: Is History Repeating Itself?
What is happening to Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II right now is like deja vu! The probe he…
History beckons as June 12 becomes Democracy Day in Nigeria
After 27 years struggle, great history was recorded recently when the National Assembly ratified June 12 as Democracy Day in…
Kupcho makes history as first woman to win at Augusta
Jennifer Kupcho struck a blow for gender equality and entered golf history books on Saturday when she was crowned Augusta…
Handshake across History?
Let us begin with some collective introspection. I have become increasingly convinced that, between leadership and the led, there is…
Fifth columnists in our recent history
Once upon a time a General took over the reigns of power in Nigeria. He was determined to straighten Nigeria…
2018 World cup: MultiChoice to run “History” Pop-up channel
DStv Multichoice, a network provider and A+E Networks Internationals have promised to run a pop-up channel on FIFA World Cup…
Ebonyi Commissioner hails Reintroduction of History in Nigerian schools
The Ebonyi Commissioner for Education, Prof. John Eke says that the reintroduction of History in the nation’s educational curriculum will…
Nigerian Govt reintroduces history into school curriculum
The Federal Government has ordered the reintroduction of history as an independent subject into the basic and junior secondary schools…
Federer makes history as tennis oldest Number One
Roger Federer smashed his way into tennis history books on Friday, beating Dutch Robin Haase to reach the semi-finals of…
PDP And A Loss Of Sense Of History
Can anyone decipher the problem with the medulla oblanganta of our politicians? A former President of the Federal Republic of…
IBB, a major part of Nigeria’s political history – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has described former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as a major part…
State Assembly moves to return history teaching
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution to revive teaching and learning of history as a…
Ndigbo in Nigeria: History is My Witness
Few days ago a friend, Patriot and a committed Nigerian,Emmanuel Majebi reminded me of the tragedy of looking the way…
Edo Govt. to reintroduce teaching of History in public schools
The Edo Government says it will reintroduce the teaching of History as a subject in public schools to allow the…
Arrest of Judges: Had they not struck is past history, they struck is history passed
I could not have allowed sleeping dogs lie just like that, not even would I have let go of this…
Clinton makes history, gets Democratic nomination
Democrats made Hillary Clinton the first female presidential nominee of a major party in the nation’s history on Tuesday, shattering…
Toriola makes history, to play in 7th Olympic Games
Africa’s most decorated table tennis player, Nigeria’s Segun Toriola, has become the first athlete in the continent to qualify for…
Nigeria must learn from history of others — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians must learn from the socio-political history of other countries and avoid repeating mistakes…
Mr. President, Remember History; Do Not Repeat It
By Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema When Murtala Mohammed became Nigeria’s third military Head of State on 29 July 1975, he won a…
History should be compulsory subject in schools, says Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has advocated making of history as a compulsory subject in schools to enable…
2015: History Beckons On Buhari To Step Forward
By Joe Igbokwe I am writing this article in my capacity as Joe Igbokwe, I am writing this piece as…
Uche Makes History In Spain
Though he has been out of favour in his country’s national team, as the Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi overlooked him…
Jonathan Must Learn From History
By using the military to intimidate his perceived opponents, President Goodluck Jonathan is making the same mistake many African leaders…
Jonathan promises to restore History in schools
President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to restore the teaching of history as a subject in primary and junior secondary schools.…
Winding Down History: Religion And Nation, Power And Freedom
By Wole Soyinka Today’s event may yet make a Christian out of me – since, from my admittedly imperfect recollection…