Travel & History

Female Warrior Names - In most cultures around the world, only the men folks are usually referred to as warriors and the most popular warriors from history tend to be men. This is not true though, as there are so many women warriors all over the world, as a matter of fact, "badass" female warriors whose stories of conquest has remained somewhat overshadowed...

Did you know that with a Nigerian passport, you can visit 44 countries around the world VISA FREE or VISA ON ARRIVAL? The new 64-page e-passport helps frequent travellers, it’s gender friendly, forestalls identity theft, cheaper for the aged and low-income earners, conforms with international best practices. Cost of new e-passport for below 18yrs and 60 years and above is...

Certainly, there are Igbo names you've heard and didn't know their meanings or even why the parents chose such names for their babies. Some of these names from the Igbo tribes of Nigeria are diverse. They include the weird, hilarious and plain old bizarre. Some of them are coined from the English language; some are fading out and for others,...

Almost fifty years after the war that nearly broke up Nigeria, Biafra is rising again out of the dust and it is bringing to life some dead and forgotten truths and facts about the war. Some theories of secession emphasize a general right of secession for any reason ("Choice Theory") while others emphasize that secession should be considered only...

There are men who think all women are the same. They believe they know women and everything that comes along with them. Well, these guys might have a change of thought when they meet a typical Nigerian woman. Women they say, are mysterious beings because they are hard to study, understand and predict. In addition to that, there are so many...

Nigeria is respected as the most populous black nation and one of the powerhouses of Africa yet so many of its citizens are not proud to be associated with her. Nigeria just celebrated her 55 years of independence, yet some of her citizens do not see any reason to celebrate since 50 percent of the masses are still living...

Due to the diversity of culture and tradition of various ethnic groups in the country, marriage is considered the most celebrated achievement of a Nigerian, and also a big deal especially when it involves two ethnic groups. It is easier to marry from one's tribe because the marriage procedures are familiar and understandable, but that of some other tribes might seem strange and even...

According to a new ranking by a citizenship and planning firm, Henley & Partners, German citizens possess the world's most powerful passport. German passport holders can travel to 177, out of a possible 218, while Britons can visit 175 and US citizens 174. Travelling can be a bureaucratic nightmare for those on restricted passports. A simple definition of the 'Most powerful' passport would mean the...