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By Victor Olubiye TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND: CHIEF MIKE EJEAGHA (1929–2025 ) We are heartbroken to announce the passing of a true cultural icon — Chief Mike Ejeagha, the legendary folklore musician and storyteller who blessed Nigeria and the entire Igbo-speaking world with timeless wisdom through music. He died at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy that can never be replaced. Chief Mike Ejeagha was more than just a musician — he was a custodian of tradition, a storyteller of generations, and a man whose music taught morals, history, and identity. For decades, his deep voice, accompanied by his melodic guitar, became the soundtrack of many childhoods, homes, and communities. One of the most unforgettable moments in recent years was when his song was used in a viral video by Brain Jotter, one of Nigeria’s top comedians. The "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo" sound, with its captivating rhythm and signature storytelling, struck a chord with the younger generation, introducing Chief Ejeagha’s ar...

 By Victor Olubiye David Gregory (1659 – 1708) was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer. He was professor of mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, and later Savilian Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford, and a proponent of Isaac Newton's Principia. He did important work on series and in optics and was a strong supporter of Newton in his dispute with Leibniz. Gregory was born on this day ( June 3) in 1659. Short Biography:- David Gregory was a nephew of James Gregory. Perhaps the first thing we should note is the spelling of 'Gregory'. The Scottish spelling of this name was 'Gregorie' and the subject of this biography was known as 'David Gregorie' until he went to live in England. His father, also named David Gregorie, was a doctor practising on the Kinnairdy estate in Banffshire while his mother was Jean Walker of Orchiston. David junior was the fourth of his parents' fifteen children and when he was five years old his father inher...

 By Victor Olubiye  1. Ijaw (c. 5,000 BC) Among Nigeria’s earliest inhabitants, the Ijaw people have lived in the Niger Delta region for over 7,000 years, engaging in fishing, trade, and cultural preservation.  2. Yoruba (c. 2000 BC) The Yoruba trace their roots back to the ancient city of Ife, with legends of Oduduwa’s establishment of the kingdom over 4,000 years ago, contributing significantly to West African civilization.  3. Igbo (c. 2,500 BC) Known for their early communities and trade systems, the Igbo people have thrived in southeastern Nigeria for thousands of years, creating strong cultural and political structures.  4. Hausa (c. 1000 AD) The Hausa people established kingdoms like Daura and Kano, blending indigenous and Islamic influences. Their history dates back around 1,000 years.  5. Kanuri (c. 700 AD) With origins in the Kanem-Bornu Empire, the Kanuri have a longstanding history of trade and scholarship, dating back over 1,300 years in presen...

 By Victor Olubiye In ancient Ephesus, in what is now Turkey, there once stood a building of incredible splendor: the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built around 550 BC, it was dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis – a place of worship, but also a symbol of art, power, and craftsmanship of its time. Made of fine marble and adorned with elaborate sculptures, over 100 magnificent columns rose up to 18 meters (60 feet) into the sky. The temple was considered one of the largest and most impressive sanctuaries in the ancient world. But its history was marked by destruction: fires, conquests, and earthquakes repeatedly led to its downfall over the centuries – until it was finally destroyed in 401 AD. Today, little remains of the former greatness of this building – but its myth lives on as a shining chapter in the history of humanity.

 By Victor Olubiye 1)2nd June 2013: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland of the Living Faith Church Worldwide begins a 4th Sunday Service to accommodate the massive overflow of worshippers every Sunday. The Faith Tabernacle auditorium has a sitting capacity of 51,400 and an overflow to accommodate 52,000 people.  2)2nd June 1979: Pope John Paul II returns to his beloved homeland - Poland, for the first time on his second apostolic pilgrimage over the feasts of Pentecost and the Most Holy Trinity. It was the first visit by a Pope to a Communist country.    3)2nd June 1969: Pastor Glenn Arekion is born. He is the Founder of Glenn Arekion Ministries and Senior Pastor of Faithlift Family Church.  4)2nd June 1875: James Augustine Healy becomes the first African-American to be named a Catholic Bishop in the United States of America.  

 By Victor Olubiye Prince Randian, born in British Guyana in 1871, was no ordinary sideshow performer—he was a living testament to human resilience and ingenuity. Discovered by the legendary P.T. Barnum in 1889, Randian toured the United States throughout the 1930s, captivating audiences as the “Living Torso” or “human caterpillar.”  Born without arms or legs, he defied expectations by moving with remarkable agility, wriggling across the stage like a reptile. But what truly set him apart was the skill and charisma he brought to his performances, transforming what could have been mere spectacle into a powerful display of strength and individuality. Randian’s talents extended far beyond the stage. With no limbs, he mastered everyday tasks that seemed impossible—shaving, writing, painting, and even rolling cigarettes using only his mouth and shoulders. His linguistic abilities were equally impressive; fluent in English, German, French, and Hindi, he could effortlessly engage dive...

 By Victor Olubiye Meet Sarki Abba from Kano State Nigeria, the genius that was made to rewrite WASSCE after scoring 9 distinctions. In 1984, 16 year-old Abba, a student of Science Secondary School Dawakin Tofa, scored 9 distinctions (8 A1s and 1 A2) in his West African School Certificate Examination( WASSCE) equivalent of today's West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) Exams.  Examination authorities in Lagos didn't believe Abba made those excellent scores without cheating. The authorities provided a car that took Abba to Lagos in order to retake the exam.  Abba was made to take the 9 exams in a duration of 3 days, under heavy supervision. After marking the rescheduled exams, he scored 9 A1s (the only ‘A2’ he had in English Language before the retake, now became ‘A1’). Faced with shock, the authorities apologized and instituted the National Merit Award. And, rightfully, Sarki Abba was the first recipient of the award.  In 1989/90 school session, Sarki Abba ...