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Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by bunmioguns(m): 11:36pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
Please where is that country called Nigeria located? |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Valon4ego(m): 11:38pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
it's good to hear some good stuffs about the country. |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 11:39pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
Those who still think our African ancestors never achieved anything should take note of 2, 4, 5, and 6... They never had contacts with the Europeans nor had today's technology - however those great men and women built civilisations that could compete(if not greater) with the rest of the world, at that point in history... How the mighty has fallen..... PS: If you don't know what civilisation means, I can't help you... 4 Likes |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Obijulius: 11:39pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
13. All of Nigeria's wealth comes from the oil & gas rich regions of the SS & SE. Yet the pple and the land have not been adequately compensated. No other place on d earth has been treated so unjustly. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 11:40pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
aare07: Here are some facts from our common heritage that should make you proud to be called a Nigerian: Proudly Ife |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 11:41pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
Very educative piece. But not enough to make me a proud Nigerian |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Oredys(m): 11:42pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
Awesome..! |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Omuha(m): 11:42pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
I have heard of Benin moat dug for defence purposes centuries ago,not a wall. It is said to be the second largest man made earth structure. Second to the pyramids that come first. |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 11:43pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
9jacrip: Did you have quote the damn post? 1 Like |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Tropilo(m): 11:45pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
13th most shocking fact is that the leaders of NIGERIA are possessed by evil spirits. This makes Nigeria the country with the most evil-minded, treacherous, wicked, selfish leaders ever. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 11:49pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
2. The Walls of Benin (800-1400AD), in present day Edo State, are the longest ancient earthworks in the world, and probably the largest man-made structure on earth. They enclose 6500 square kilometers of community lands that connected about 500 communities. At over 16000km long, it was thought to be twice the length of the Great Wall of China, until it was announced in 2012 (after five years of meticulous measurement by Chinese surveyors) that the Great Wall is about 21,000km long. @OP; VERY BIG LIE. To start with, these is no wall of Benin. What we have is the Benin Moat, not wall. Secondly, even if there was a wall, it could never have been 16,000km long. Do you know that the circumference of the earth is just 40,000km? Are you aware that the length of Nigeria from north to south is just 1,100km? How could a wall that surrounds only Benin city be 16,000km long. Same applies to the Great Wall of China. 4 Likes |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Cmoyor: 11:50pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
Nice one |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by hbrednic: 11:50pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
NIGERIA IS THE ONLY COUNTRY ON EARTH WHERE A COW DELIVERED QUADRIPULET, SHOCKING ABI |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by idefua: 12:02am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Very rich piece. |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by oba2flex(m): 12:04am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Wow! Loving this.At least i can console myself with these for being a nigerian. |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by MacLovington(m): 12:05am On Mar 30, 2013 |
paduskinosa: there was an error with the Edo fact, it is not a wall, it is a moat built to protect the then Benin kingdom.. Dude are you an Archeologist with experience in Benin moats excavation? The fortresses surrounding Benin were two. The inner wall/rampart/moat and the outer wall/rampart/moat. The inner wall/rampart and moats encircled the new palace, old Ogiso palace, Ogbe/ palace chiefs Quarters and Town chiefs' quarters. The outer wall encircled Uzebu/Ezomo, Oliha, Ero, Oloton Quarters etc. Edaiken/Crown prince's and Queen Mother's quarters were outside the outer wall/rampart and moat. And there is logic/history behind these locations. The walls were very high so that even if you managed to climb it to jump inside, you will find yourself inside a moat which were a few story buildings deep in places. Considering that the walls were built with sand and clay (not stone or mortar), rain washed it down, others were used to build houses by natives post-1897, of course also war destruction in 1897. They were not built overnight. Estimate is that they were built from about 800AD (Ogiso Era era) to about 1450AD (Oba Ewuare The Great era). If you were around in the 1970s, you would have seen both the moat and wall remnants at Iyaro. Another good place to see it was near Edo College even in the 1980s. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:06am On Mar 30, 2013 |
aare07: Here are some facts from our common heritage that should make you proud to be called a Nigerian: I'm proud to be a yoruba. ThankGod we are not known for kidnapping. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by pauladonis(m): 12:11am On Mar 30, 2013 |
good nonsense upon good nonsense, this present day Nigeria doesn't deserve anything rare, she does not deserve ME, yet I am here, well if d rarity of Nigeria does not influence d price of petrol or common garri, why should I keep it in my head. thinking of a big idea that will launch me into greatness and not about d rate of twins or one stupid bird. #WTF 1 Like |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by twentycent(m): 12:12am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Abrantie: 1 st!@abrantie despite your age, you must be a foolish/stewpid mammalia cos of this ur 1st to comment ish..what kinda pple is this, you need to cover your sly face in shame. Olodo. 2 Likes |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:17am On Mar 30, 2013 |
pDude: And you have a facking problem with that? Did I take your space or Did Seun complain? Don't get me started fam. |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by ozodimgba(m): 12:20am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Abrantie: 1 st! U see ur life? |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by NessaFresh(f): 12:23am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Nice To know. Btw Am extremely hor:n.y this night |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:25am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Wow! |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:27am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Ook |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:31am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Oh dear nigeria..my beloveth country! Dis is so moving.. #what?? My eyes are wet.. Gosh i'm crying.......! Oh nigeria.... |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by tonydgreat(m): 12:32am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Waoh |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by dokunbam(m): 12:34am On Mar 30, 2013 |
fitzkenny: Very interesting to know |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:47am On Mar 30, 2013 |
dabrake: If number 5 is true, then we can boldly say the creation of the world, according to the bible, is false. HUMANS LIE. The sooner we realise that humans compiled the holy books we have today, the better. Most of the holy books we have are filled with lies and biasness by MAN. |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:48am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Interesting |
Re: 12 Shocking Facts About Nigeria by Nobody: 12:48am On Mar 30, 2013 |
NessaFresh: Nice To know. Btw Am extremely [size=18pt]hor:n.y[/size] this night Damn!!! Am I the only one who saw this?? - Nessa needs the wrath of D'jango... |
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