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This is the story of Miss Koi Koi, a ghost in Nigerian and African urban legends who haunts boarding school dormitories, corridors and toilets at night.
Miss Koi Koi is a Nigerian and African urban legend. As a ghost in the school, she haunts dormitories, corridors and toilets at night in boarding schools, while in day schools she haunts toilets and students who arrive early or finish school late.
She is often depicted wearing a pair of red high heels or wearing a single high heel shoe. The story of Mrs. Koi koi has stood the test of time and still haunts the nightmares of many middle school students.
In Nigeria, there are some popular myths that have persisted for decades. Myths such as the “Queen of the Coast” and “Bush Babies” are some of the most popular myths in Nigeria. They are legends passed down from generation to generation.

She died on may 1st, 2021. Her died didn’t make headlines and was void of national honor and recognition.
As a Nigerian child born and raised in Nigeria, there is a high chance that you must have recited the Nigerian pledge. At the start of official government events, school assembly and even some office events, this pledge is recited. However, many who know the pledge, do not know of its author.
Professor Felicia Adedoyin was a University of Lagos professor and was born in Shaki, Oyo State on November 6th 1938. She was inspired to write the national pledge in 1976 when her children questioned her on why as students in America and Ghana, they could recite the Oath of Allegiance in New York and the State Pledge in Achimota, Ghana but could not recite any pledge of Nigerian national merit whilst in school.

Most of us have used the “Ghana Must Go Bag”, But we Never knew There Was a Story Behind The Name.

The “Ghana Must Go” Bag is extremely popular across much of Africa. However, when you come to Ghana. It is known to many as “Landlord Carry Me Go”, which translates as “Effiewura soame” in the Twi language.
The most popular bag in Africa, but most people don’t know the story behind it or how it got its name. But how did this humble bag get the name “Ghana Must Go”?

This Is The Story Behind The “Ghana Must Go” Bag.

Let us take you back in time.
Under the “Ghana Alien Compliance Order” of 1969, promulgated by Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia, 3 million Nigerians and other African and non-African immigrants were asked to leave Ghana because they constituted 20% of Ghana’s population.
In January 1983, Nigerian President Shehu Shagari issued an executive order to deport 2 million undocumented immigrants from West Africa, more than half of whom were from Ghana.
These West African immigrants were attracted to Nigeria by the oil boom of the 1970s, but the economy weakened in the 1983 election year.
Nigerian politicians hope the deportations will be popular across Nigeria, up to 2 million migrants face the threat of arrest, execution and forced deportation if they don’t follow the rules.

muyico:
Stop mentioning war 3. U guys cant withstand it. Ask dose our grandfather dat withness war2. Some of them ate sands tired

How should I ask them, when they are no more?

Yesterday Iran retaliated against Israel by firing more than 200 air munitions that included armed drones, ballistic and cruise missiles. This attack was in response to Israel bombing of an Iranian consulate in Syria which killed many including some top commanders of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Israel did not deny or agree that they carried out the attack.
Although, it had been reported that the Israelis, following the October 7 attack in Israel by Hamas that killed 1,400 Israelis, Israel launched an all out attack on Gaza including special operations. These operations saw Israel gather intelligence from Hamas prisoners as well as from materials seized, that Iran through proxies had contributed about $200 million to Hamas to carry out the attack on Israel.

The Israelis "probably" (I use probably because Israel has not confirmed that they are behind the attack on Iran) launched a special air operations to take out the Iranian commanders of the IRGC who they thought arms Hamas to spread chaos. Back to the retaliation by Iran,
Guess what?

Israel, US and UK forces shot down most of the 200 military projectiles launched by Iran on Israel. The few that landed did minimal damage. This morning Biden then warned Israel not to retaliate militarily against Iran because:

1. It was a win. That is, Iranian bombs did not do damage.
2. Iran has signified that having fired 200 missiles, they consider their response appropriate and the matter concluded
3. US will now carry out intense diplomatic efforts to tackle Iran.

The question now on everyone's lips is "Will Israel agree not to respond?"

The Israelis have coconut heads and are well known to do what they plan to do with or without the help of the US. I dare say that should Israel retaliate, Joe Biden cannot stop America from going to Israel's aid. Why?

Jews are at the very top of major US establishments that the political class including Biden look up to for funds to win elections. They are in Finance, Military Industry, Education, Politics etc. And they command billions.

Another question, if Israel retaliates, will China and Russia side with Iran?

My answer = Politically and Diplomatically, Yes. Militarily, No. This is because Russia is still militarily not strong enough to fight on 2 fronts (Ukraine and in the Middle East) and China will NEVER go to war on behalf on another especially when it does not threaten China's security.

Third question, who can win should Israel and Iran go to war?
Israel. Why?

A. Correlation of Forces: Iran military, add Hezbollah, Yemen Houthis, Hamas and Iraqi proxies.
Israel military has more modern airplanes, bombs and tanks, but lesser military personnel, can call on the Almighty power of the US. The US is duty bound to respond.
No one in this world yet, not even China can match US military strength and technology.
B. Israel has nuclear bombs, Iran does not. In essence, Israel can level Iran if they want. Global moral outrage might stay their hands for the moment but if they face an existential threat they will use their nukes.

Last question, can an Israeli response lead to WW 3?
Very possible. But How?

Not directly per say, If Israel retaliates against Iran, Iran activates it military forces to step in. Russia uses the opportunity to finish Ukraine, of which Europe (France and Britain especially) afraid of a new Russian dominance (They all remember the Soviet Union), will galvanize it military forces to defend their frontier because Putin will not stop at Ukraine. He is already making moves in Moldova. China might seize the opportunity to take Taiwan. Of which, US having signed a defense pact with Taiwan, will have to also send forces and Japan will have no choice but to be involved.
North Korea will take the opportunity that US and China are distracted, to invade South Korea.
Venezuela might attack Guyana. Argentina might take the opportunity of Europe chaos to take back the Falklands. Nigeria might invade Niger for Niger threatening to shoot down Tinubu's plane and thumping their noses at Nigeria. Morocco might invade Western Sahara, and so on.

What do you think will happen? Will Israel retaliate? If they do, do you see WW 3 happening?

here is the cause of Abacha’s death.
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief of Security (CSO) to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has refuted reports that the military ruler health declined was after eating a concubine’s apple.
Details of how Abacha’s health deteriorated. Mustafa said that contrary to rumors, the sudden collapse of Abacha’s health system began on June 7, 1998, at the Abuja International Airport, immediately after shaking hands with security personnel accompanying President Arafat. Palestine. Describing the incident, the Central Security Officer to Abacha said: “Soon after they shook hands, he noticed a change in the countenance of the late Commander-in-Chief and immediately informed the Aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah.
Abdullah advised them to keep a close eye on the country The head of state: “On the evening of June 8, 1998, at around 6 pm… his doctor came and administered an injection to stabilize the head of state’s condition. He was advised to rest a little.
“Fortunately, at 9pm the Head of State was circulating and receiving visitors, and it was only much later that the General arrived. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jeremias Useni, came to visit him, he was very fond of the head of state. They’re very good friends.

The story of Dele Giwa would not be well understood without telling the story of Nigeria’s most controversial female drug smuggler, “Glory Okon”.
Let us take you back in time.
On April 22, 1985, the National Security Organization (NSO) arrested a 35-year-old lady named Glory Okon at the Aminu Kano International Airport on charges of was smuggling substances suspected of being heroin and other hard drugs. She was preparing to leave Nigeria for the UK when she was found with 56.70 grams of the substance. 301 USD, 60 GBP, 20,000 Naira and 19,000 Italian Lira.
News about Gloria Okun flooded the local and international media. At a time when Nigerians were eager to know her fate, the Decree no. 20 of the Buhari military junta state’s that anyone found with strong drugs will be sentenced to death. Well, on April 28, 1985, six days after her arrest, Gloria Okon died in custody in a very mysterious and controversial manner.
Media reports said the cause of her Death was food poisoning. She is said to have shown no signs of illness until her arrest the next day. The customs official who jailed Gloria Okun said that on the day of her arrest, she asked for beans and rice, which were later given to her, before she complained and passed on.

On June 6, 2019, a Gorila at the Kano zoo, North west Nigeria, allegedly “Swallowed” N6.8 million realised from tourists as entrance fee.

According to the account officer the gorilla sneaked into the office where the money was kept and then “Swallowed” it.

A King In Nigeria chose to end his life rather than bow to the Queen of England.
This is the story of Attah Ameh Oboni, A King In Nigeria, who chose to end his life rather than bow to the Queen of England. To this day, most Nigerian Igala people still tell this story. 🇳🇬
Let’s take You back in time.👇🏾
At the meeting of Nigeria’s Supreme Traditional Rulers in Kaduna, Which the Queen was also present. The revered King of Igala, Attah Ameh Oboni, was asked to take off his hat like everyone else to pay his respects to the Queen of England. But he refused until they said he should leave the meeting if he wouldn’t take off his hat. But Atta was not like others. Taking off his hat in public is a taboo for Atta.
According to history, The entire hall where they were staying was occupied by bees from the Hat of Attah Ameh Oboni which he eventually removed in order to greet the Queen. The Queen of England as well as other rulers in the meeting ran helter-skelter except the friendly Oba of Benin who was asked by Attah Ameh to go out before he removed his cap. The hall became empty as some were stung by the bees and the meeting ended.

The declaration to end the killings was made by King Eyo Honest II. Many people have never heard this story before.
Barbaric practices such as twin murder, human sacrifice, and slave sacrifice were ended by King Honesty II of Eyo following the deaths of important figures.
In pre-colonial times, the murder of newborn twins was a common practice among the Efik and Ibibo people of Nigeria, until it was abolished in the 19th century by an indigenous king whose name was later attributed to Mary Slessor Replace.
During the pre-colonial and colonial periods, in some parts of the region (later known as Nigeria), especially in Efik and Igbo lands, the birth of twins was considered a bad omen and an abomination, that could bring destruction or calamity upon the society. Because of this, locals often leave twin babies in the forest to die.
This practice continued for a long time until the 19th century when an innovative king named King Eyo Honesty abolished the practice. And he declared no killing of twins.

He arrested Fulani terrorist in plateau in 2021 and publicly parade them along with there financier.
Order came from Abuja for there release which he refused, immediately Nigeria Force HQ dismissed him from the force.

Flatten Tale Of Tafa Balogun

Here’s how It all happened

Mustafa Adebayo Balogun was the 11th Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force. He joined the police force in May 1973 and officially became the IGP in March 2002. Young Balogun was born on August 25, 1947, at Ila-Orangun in Osun State, South-west Nigeria. He studied at the University of Lagos, earning a B.A. in political science there in 1972.
In May 1973, he enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force. He earned a law degree from the University of Ibadan while serving as a police officer.
After serving in a variety of roles across the nation, he rose to the position of principal staff officer for former Inspector-General of Police Muhammadu Gambo. He later held the positions of deputy commissioner of police in Edo State, commissioner of police in Delta State, commissioner of police in Rivers State, and commissioner of police in Abia State.

Most Nigerian Never knew there was a time selling of GRANULATED CASSAVA also known as Garri was illegal in Nigeria. Well, let’s take you back in time.
In 1944, During the Era of the Second World War, The British colonial Government established a law which made it illegal for anyone to sell Garri privately, “Garri” A simple food in Nigeria became “Government treasure”.
During the Second World War (world war Il) the British were suffering at the hand of Germans and they were desperate to win the War, they needed money and resources so they extracted as much as possible they could get from their colonies, which includes Nigeria.

More or less, almost every Nigerian has heard of the mythical game between India and Nigeria, which ended in India’s 99-1 victory.

Before the advent of the Internet, this story was successfully circulated among Nigerians, but with the advent of the Internet and easy access to social media, the truth behind the 99-1 game between India and Nigeria was revealed.
Although there are different descriptions of this game, they all have the following in common:

He wasn’t just an incredible magician, but also the father of Shina Peller, the famous socialite.

The magician “Professor Peller” was one of the Nigerians who showed Nigerian what magic is really all about. He always moved with a huge, electrified crowd crowding behind his slow-moving convoy.

In the center there was a white limousine and from the sunroof, there was a man full of charming smiles, waving to the frenzied crowd, he looked very intelligent, handsome and he was also in white, all white, the hat was also white. It was a dazzling spectacle. The limousine was heading towards the city’s stadium where he would perform a show.
For nearly thirty years, Peller has held the world’s most populous black nation spellbound, with millions of people gasping at the wave of his wand. I hope you find this magical about Professor Peller;

This is the story of Goddy Anabor’s transformation from Nigerian billionaire businessman to taxi 🚕 driver.

How He Lost His Fortune.

During the height of his fame and fortune, Goddy Anabor, publisher of the defunct Hearts magazine, was admired by musicians and celebrities for his generous heart and deep pockets. Admiration for the beautiful ladies in Lagos. Goddy, now a taxi driver on the streets of Lagos, allegedly made money from Yahoo, then known as 419. When asked about his background in fraud and how he made his money, “Goddy emphasized philosophically that yahooing is not a crime; it is a crime.”
Instead, he collected it from those who stole from his ancestors. ” What a defense! He invested the money by starting different businesses, including
1) Heart magazine, a romantic soft sell publication that brought huge profits to the defunct Hints magazine. This generation grew up reading Hints and Heart magazines because it was our first exposure to sex and a platform that taught us sex education and everything we need to know about sex.

Here’s the History of Money In Nigeria
The Naira (₦) is the Nigeria official currency, but did you know that Nigerians didn’t start using Naira until 13 years after independence.
In this write up , we’ll tell you five things you probably didn’t know, but need to know about the fascinating history of money in Nigeria.
Let’s take you back in time.
1. Nigerians haven’t always had money.
Before the colonial era, Nigerians traded differently. Value was exchanged through systems like trade by barter where people exchanged goods and services for other goods and services.
If you wanted yams, for example, you had to have something valuable like ivory or cotton to give in exchange. People also traded things like salt, beads, tobacco, gin and fish for whatever they wanted.

How it all happened and what’s behind 1 USD to Naira.
This article attempts to trace the history of how Nigeria’s foreign exchange management developed to the point where the Naira exchange rate became a deeply political issue.
1. President Ibrahim Babajinda’s Secondary Foreign Exchange Market (SFEM)
The SFEM was introduced in September 1986 as part of the International Monetary Fund’s reform package, which General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) was forced to accept given the mess that Nigeria itself was trying to resolve. Before that, in the 1970s and early 1980s, the naira was worth 90 kobo to the dollar.

Below is How the 36 state of Nigeria Got Their Names.

Check out for your state.
1. Abia

Abia is an acronym from the four main groups of people in the state as at the time it was formed in 1991: Aba Bende Isuikwuato Afikpo.
2. Adamawa

Adamawa was named after a warrior, Modibbo Adama Bin Ardo Hassan, that conquered the region in the beginning of the 19th century.
3. Akwa-Ibom

Akwa-Ibom is named after the Qua Iboe (or kwa Iboe) river.
4. Anambra

The state got its name from the corrupted version of Oma Mbala (Ànyįm Oma Mbala) a popular river in the area.
5. Bauchi

“Bauchi” is an Hausa word meaning the southern flanks of Hausaland. Tribes living in the southern parts of the Hausaland were referred to as “Kasashen Bauchi” and the area they lived in later came to be known simply as Bauchi.
6. Bayelsa