Edo State postal codes are 6-digit numbers assigned to each district of the state. Generally, a postal code is a series of letters or digits or sometimes a combination of both with sometimes spaces or punctuation included in a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. Postal codes used in one country vary from another, and Nigeria's postal codes are made up of six-digit numbers distributed among the...
The Nigerian national anthem - "Arise, O Compatriots" was composed by the late Pa Benedict Odiase, then director of the Nigerian Police Band.
The history of the Nigerian National anthem goes far back to 1960 when the country gained its independence from the British government. Prior to then, Nigeria adopted Britain's anthem - God Save the Queen. However, upon gaining its freedom in 1960, citizens saw the need for an...
Yoruba states in Nigeria are those states dominated by people who live according to the culture of the Yoruba ethnic group. Yoruba is one of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. The people populate the southwestern part of Nigeria, while the Igbos and Hausas occupy the southeast and northern parts of the country respectively. Yoruba states in Nigeria account for 35% of the country's total population and some...
There are more than 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria with Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba being the major ones found in the North, East, and West respectively. Among the ethnic groups, Hausa is recorded as the largest with an estimated 25-30% of speakers of Nigeria's more than 200 million people.
Each of the ethnic groups in Nigeria are unified and brought together by the same ancestry, language, history, and culture in...
Crowns have been won, kings have been made, and kings have passed over and time again in Yorubaland. However it is done, the existence of the Yoruba people is traced to a deity known as Oduduwa. Along the line and through his lineage, several Ooni of Ife have come and gone with the current being Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi who rose to the thrown in 2015.
Right from the earliest...
Corrupt leaders are found around the globe in all nations of the world including America, Africa, Asia and Europe - all are guilty of corruption, but these few mentioned below are exceptionally placed on the ten list for a special reason which you are about to discover.
These corrupt leaders were found guilty of acts of corruption - bribery, extortion, money laundering, looting, embezzlement of public funds, abuse of democracy or...
So many Nigerians are fond of despising this noble country in almost every ramification. The annoying part of it is that most of these people are those ones that are least informed about the major achievements of this great nation. The area of Nigeria having some magnificent architectural outfits is not left out in their disdain. But the fact is that Nigeria may not be as bad and as...
While means of transportation have continued to evolve in Nigeria, air transportation has become an effective means of transportation. With the establishment of airports and airlines, air travel has been accessible in almost every part of Nigeria. Since its establishment, Azman Air Services has been among the league of airlines that renders services mainly within Nigeria. Owned by Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, Azman Air has its main terminal in Mallam...
A line in the Nigerian national anthem says "the labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain." This can only be achieved if these Nigerian heroes do not go into extinction in the hearts of Nigerians who sing/sang the anthem every morning at the assembly ground, government functions or similar occasions of national importance.
Nigeria has had a couple of patriotic citizens who made significant impacts in the...
The 10 largest countries in the world by size make up about 49% of the total size of the earth. The planet, which is the most habitable for humans, is estimated at 148,940,000 Km² (57,510,000 square miles) and consists of 7 continents and 195 officially recognized countries.
Generally, the countries of the world are divided by boundaries and each has unique characteristics that include size, people, language, and culture. Here,...
The Nigerian passport is among the most circulated passports in the world because Nigerians are widely traveled. The increased migration is mostly triggered by the high unemployment rate, poor healthcare services, poor standard of education, high level of insecurity, amongst others. Aside from the search for the proverbial greener pasture, Nigerians also travel for sheer adventure. With the competitive nature of migration to most first-world countries, many people find...
The Associated Bus Company, popularly known as ABC Transport, is one of Nigeria's foremost indigenous executive passenger bus services, which boasts of classic services to its customers within and outside Nigeria. Talk of reliability and safe traveling experience, and you speak of no other transport service than ABC transport. It is also a leading company in terms of discipline, integrity, and commitment.
Also, a trading company engaged in the importation,...
If you are in Lagos and have never heard of the streets we are about to talk about, you still haven't had the true feel of Lagos and need to be schooled on the real Lagos life. Lagos is one complex city where even indigenes can get missing in its numerous streets. However, some streets are so popular in the former metropolitan capital of Nigeria that people who haven't...
Wakanow is a Nigerian web-based travel logistics company founded in 2008 by two gentlemen Obinna Ekezie and Ralph Tamuno. The company, as a pioneer of some sorts in that industry, has become Africa's premier online travel booking service company. Since its inception, the site has recorded over a million travel bookings and counting, and the traction it gained during its first two years in business made it possible for...
Obudu Mountain Resort, formerly known as Obudu Cattle Ranch, is a tourist and adventurous center located in Cross River State, the Northeastern part of Nigeria, close to the borders of Cameroon. The resort has a perfect green environment with beautifully placed mountains that project an ideal view of the country-sides. Over the years, it has served as a major tourist center for visitors in Nigeria and Nigerians.
Its soothing environment...
God is Good Motors is a transportation company grounded in the business of transportation and general logistics. As one of the leading transportation companies in Nigeria, GIGM is constantly developing innovative ideas for improving the transportation business. The company embraces change in the dynamics of the transportation business environment and is open to learning more improved principles.
GIGM focused more on ease of transportation to revenue generation through a steady...
Female warriors are named after aggressive mythical creatures, while others are from female warriors that created a solid impact on the protection of her people. Names were given to the female warriors because they were just as fierce on the battlefield. Some female warrior names share the same meaning but are from different characters. More so, some of these names are cool because of their historical association or their...
Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria where the center of the Nigerian Government is located. Being the FCT, Abuja is one of the most beautiful cities in Nigeria with its beautiful buildings and environment. It houses the headquarters of so many government and private organizations. These organizations, in a bid to build their head office, follow the development structure of Abuja. They go on to create...
Akwa Ibom state can now comfortably boast of the most beautiful stadium in Nigeria, if not in West Africa. "The Nest of Champions" as the stadium is called was recently constructed in Uyo by the former Governor, Godswill Akpabio, and was officially opened with the then President, Goodluck Jonathan as the special guest of honour. The Akwa Ibom stadium was renamed as "Godswill Obot Akpabio International Stadium", by Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel immediately after his inauguration...
“Eko”, “Lag” "Lasgidi" are names often used to refer to Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria and the largest in sub-Saharan Africa.
Without a doubt, Eko is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, not just because it houses so many good looking and hospitable people but also because it has beautiful places that attract foreigners and tourists.
Third Mainland Bridge, Eko Hotel, National Museum, Tinubu Square, Silverbird Cinema and Galleria, National...
Igbo names serve as a means of identification, inducting children into family, society, culture, and religion. Beyond these, names in Igbo culture express nature, power, blessings as well as prophesying into a child. For instance, a parent might name a child Azuka (confidence) to prophesy that this child in question grows to become confident.
Also, Igbo names can be derived from situations or circumstances that surround the birth of a...
Tourism and vacations are among the things people love engaging in, especially in civilized societies. This is because of the color and richness they add to life.
It is also noted to relieve one of the stress in a fast-paced society like ours. It is one thing to intend going for sightseeing, and it's another to know the right and most enjoyable places to visit.
Nigeria is one of the countries...
Nigerians are great and interesting people. Despite the way they normally criticize their country, there are still a lot of things they are known for which they would not love to trade for other foreign practices. If you have not noticed some of these things Nigerians are passionate about, start making your observations after reading this piece. You'll soon confirm I told you just the truth. Read on...
1. Making...
Rivers State is one of Nigeria's 36 states located in the South-South geopolitical zone. Port Harcourt is the largest city and capital of Rivers State. It is bounded on the South by the Atlantic Ocean, to the North by Anambra, Imo, and Abia states, to the East by Akwa Ibom State, and to the West by Bayelsa and Delta States. The Rivers State postal code is 500001. With the...
Lagos State postal codes are the numerical codes assigned to all the districts in the state for easy delivery of mails and packages. Also known as PIN or ZIP codes in various English-speaking countries, postal codes are a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes, including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail.
Postal codes were initiated by the Post Office Department...
