Not many people are aware that there are Igbos in Cross River State. One of such communities are the Agbo, who are Igbo people indigenous to Cross River State. They speak the Legbo dialect of Igbo and share a lot with the people of Izzi in Ebonyi State. According to a source, a river is what separated them from…… Continue reading The Agbo People – Igbo People Of Cross River State
Month: May 2016
Guiness World Records Confirms Igbo Record Breaker
Guiness World Records has recognised Igbo and Nigerian football star, Harrison Chinedu as the first man to travel the farthest distance while balancing a football on his head. The Cambodia-based footballer set the record after walking a total distance of 48.08km from the Redeemed Christian Church of God camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to the…… Continue reading Guiness World Records Confirms Igbo Record Breaker
Nigeria Doesn’t Need A Nuclear Centre
Russian President Vladimir remains one of the heads of state we respect, but when it comes to anything about establishing nuclear plant in Nigeria we are not amused. We note the announced plan by the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria that the Russian and Nigerian governments are planning to establish a nuclear centre in Nigeria, and…… Continue reading Nigeria Doesn’t Need A Nuclear Centre
Interesting European Football Records Emerge From Real Madrid Champions League Win
After yesterday’s epic Champions League final encounter, Real Madrid have been crowned champions of Europe for the 11th time, after they beat Atletico Madrid 5-3 on penalties. Here are some new European football records made as a result of the match. Atletico have now contested more European Cup/Champions League finals without winning the trophy than…… Continue reading Interesting European Football Records Emerge From Real Madrid Champions League Win
Barinaadaa Gbaranee, Paramount Ruler Of Ogoni, Reportedly Dies In Army Custody
Unconfirmed reports say that the paramount ruler of the Ogoni people Barinaadaa Gbaranee who was earlier arrested by the Army may have died in their custody. The Army has not yet confirmed or denied this, but never the less, the rumour is reportedly generating a lot of tension among Ogoni youths. According to reports, the traditional ruler…… Continue reading Barinaadaa Gbaranee, Paramount Ruler Of Ogoni, Reportedly Dies In Army Custody