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Seppuku in Japan: honor by suicide

*Seppuku (Japanese: 切腹, “cutting the belly”), sometimes referred to as harakiri… “Abdomen/belly cutting”, is a form of Japanese ritual suicide by Japan’s ancient samurai warrior class. The grisly act typically involved stabbing oneself in the belly with a short sword, slicing open the stomach and then turning the blade upwards to ensure a fatal wound.Continue reading “Seppuku in Japan: honor by suicide”

My Lai Massacre: an unforgettable atrocity by the US Government

The picture above shows a woman as she cries and pleads for her life and that of her children, shortly before they are assassinated by American soldiers. The My Lai Massacre happened on 16th March 1968 in Vietnam. It was at the peak of the Vietnam War and the American forces were violently sweeping intoContinue reading “My Lai Massacre: an unforgettable atrocity by the US Government”

The Spanish Inquisition: a religious bloodbath

For centuries, the Jews were accused of the crime of Deicide ( in this instance, the murder of Jesus Christ). They were segregated and often oppressed in several communities. This finally reached a peak in 1478 A.D, when Pope Sixtus IV set up a committee in Spain to hunt down and flush out any formsContinue reading “The Spanish Inquisition: a religious bloodbath”

The Nigerian Earthquake: 28th July 1984

We have heard of earthquakes in places like USA and Japan. But if you think Nigeria is free from earthquakes, then think again. It was in the afternoon hours of 28th July, 1984 when an earthquake which measured magnitude VI (strong intensity) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale struck the South Western town of IjebuContinue reading “The Nigerian Earthquake: 28th July 1984”

Nigerian Women: champions of extra-marital affairs

In 2012, popular Condom manufacturer Durex, conducted a survey to find out the country with the highest amount of unfaithful couples. At the end of the survey, Thailand was said to have the highest number of unfaithful men, while Nigeria emerged with the highest number of unfaithful women. Of course, most Nigerian women claimed foulContinue reading “Nigerian Women: champions of extra-marital affairs”

Oh Queen, Remain Immortal…

According to recent demographics, over 84 percent of the current entire population of the United Kingdom involving England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, had not yet been born when Queen Elizabeth II became ruler of Great Britain. Yes! She is the longest serving monarch in the history of Britain. We just have one thing toContinue reading “Oh Queen, Remain Immortal…”

Ariel Cigar: “cancer is fine, as long as we make some money”.

In 1966, a company named Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation invented a new type of Cigarette named Ariel. It was found that the cigarette had little or no effects on health compared to other cigarettes. This was because in its production, the tobacco was heated rather than burnt in the usual way. However, when thisContinue reading “Ariel Cigar: “cancer is fine, as long as we make some money”.”

The Challenger 1986 Disaster

“3, 2, 1… and lift off”. The engines of the Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-099) fully came alive for take-off. Amidst the applause, the space shuttle suddenly exploded in mid-air, about 73 seconds into its flight. All seven crew members on board were killed. It was 11:39 a.m EST on the 28th day of January, 1986Continue reading “The Challenger 1986 Disaster”

Passage Du Gois: the road that floods twice every day

Welcome to Passage du Gois: the road that floods twice a day. The passage du Gois is located between the island of Noirmoutier and the beautiful coast of Beauvoir-sur-Mer in the atlantic coast region of France. The passage is notoriously known to flood twice daily as tides rise. This passage way is 4.125 Kilometers longContinue reading “Passage Du Gois: the road that floods twice every day”

The River that is actually a Person.

For hundreds of years, the Whanganui River has actually been a companion of an indegenous community in New Zealand. Well, the British arrived New Zealand in the 1800’s and in just a few years, the river became terribly polluted. British industrialists deeply polluted the river to the extent that it even became a venue forContinue reading “The River that is actually a Person.”

Island of the Dolls

Island of dolls. The island of dolls located in Xochimilco, south of the center of Mexico City very close to the Estadio Azteca football stadium was originally owned by Don Julian Santana Barrera. It is filled with dolls hanging from trees and buildings covered with cobwebs and insects. This place was named in the 1950’s whenContinue reading “Island of the Dolls”

Gamophobia: the fear of getting married

Have you ever heard about Gamophobia? People with this condition have an immense fear of getting married or being committed in a relationship. The mere thought of marriage can send them into panic attacks or even send chills down their spines. The opposite of Gamophobia is Anuptaphobia which is the fear of being single. HaveContinue reading “Gamophobia: the fear of getting married”

Tommy Sells: the serial killer with an edge for child rape

Tommy Lynn Sells. Tommy Lynn Sells was a prolific serial killer from Texas who claimed to have killed at least 70 people from 1985 to 1999. In one case, he hit a pregnant woman Elaine Dardeen across the head, This attack caused Elaine to go into labor and deliver her baby girl alive. Sells clubbedContinue reading “Tommy Sells: the serial killer with an edge for child rape”

Ted Bundy: the innocent – looking Nightmare

Ted Bundy. He operated during the 1970s. He would lure young girls into secluded areas kidnap them, then rape and kill them. He also beheaded 12 of his victims and kept their severed heads in his apartment as trophies. Bundy would wear a fake sling or use crutches in order to evoke sympathy from theContinue reading “Ted Bundy: the innocent – looking Nightmare”

Lekki Toll Gate Massacre: when Tinubu finally spoke up

To Nigerians, the 10th of October 2020 will forever be remembered as a day of tears and blood. Protests had been going on across different parts of the country concerning police brutality in Nigeria. Young people had taken to the streets to engage in peaceful protests as a way of making their voices heard. AroundContinue reading “Lekki Toll Gate Massacre: when Tinubu finally spoke up”

Idanre Hills: an African wonder

Idanre Hills. The hills of Idanre is an ancient monument found in Ondo State in the southwest region of Nigeria, about 300 kilometers from Lagos. The hills are about 680 steps from the bottom to the peak with mysterious handwritings etched into the rock, which have never been decoded. On the hill also is aContinue reading “Idanre Hills: an African wonder”

Nigerian Police Arrests 18 Year Old Girl Who Faked Her Own Kidnap

Tuesday 8th December, 2020 The Nigerian Police Force, Lagos state division, has arrested an 18 year old girl who stage-managed her own abduction. The 18 year old lady named Ujunwa Offiah, allegedly collaborated with her boyfriend to fake her own abduction. It was gathered that Ujunwa’s family was instructed by the “kidnappers” to pay aContinue reading “Nigerian Police Arrests 18 Year Old Girl Who Faked Her Own Kidnap”

COVID-19: Margaret Keenan becomes first person in the world to receive vaccine

Tuesday, 8th December 2020 A 90 year old woman named Margaret Keenan has become the first person in the world to ever receive a COVID-19 vaccine. She thankfully received the life-saving vaccine in the UK today, 8th December 2020, at 6:31 GMT. Her Vaccination made her the first among 800,000 other persons who will receiveContinue reading “COVID-19: Margaret Keenan becomes first person in the world to receive vaccine”

USA adds Nigeria to its Blacklist on Religious Freedom.

Monday, 7th December 2020 The United States Government has officially announced that Nigeria is now the newest member of its Blacklist on Nations where freedom of religion is abused. The Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo stated this during a briefing at the White House on Monday. “The U.S. is unwavering in its commitment to religiousContinue reading “USA adds Nigeria to its Blacklist on Religious Freedom.”

Herbert Macaulay: the first Civil Engineer in Nigeria

FIRST NIGERIAN ENGINEER Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay popularly known as Herbert Macaulay (November 14, 1864 – May 7, 1946), was the first licensed civil engineer in Nigeria on December 5, 1893. After earning a degree in civil engineering in England, he returned to Nigeria and worked for the colonial administration. In 1899 MacaulayContinue reading “Herbert Macaulay: the first Civil Engineer in Nigeria”

The Quietest Places on Earth

Some of the Quietest Places in the World . They say Silence is golden, but do you know that there are some rooms in the United States that are so quiet that after sometime, the silence becomes unbearable and you might begin hallucinating? 1. ANECHOIC CHAMBER AT ORFIELD LABS One of these places is theContinue reading “The Quietest Places on Earth”

Empress Wu Zetian: the Cersei Lannister of China.

To fans of the epic TV series: Game of Thrones, the name “Queen Cersei Lannister” must ring a bell. However, no matter how evil Queen Cersei Lannister was, one thing was certain about her: she loved her children dearly and she would go to any length to protect them. Well, the same can’t be saidContinue reading “Empress Wu Zetian: the Cersei Lannister of China.”

Anesthesia Awareness: Donna Penner’s nightmare

Imagine lying down on the operating table after the doctors have administered some anaesthetics. The surgeons assume that you have become unconscious and then they go ahead to cut you open with their surgical blades. The major problem is that you are still completely awake but your muscles have been paralyzed and there is noContinue reading “Anesthesia Awareness: Donna Penner’s nightmare”

Pandas in China: hunt them down and pay with your own life

Weird world of Pandas: The next time you are in China, do not attempt to hunt a Panda. These animals are highly protected and revered in China. Few years ago, there were less than 2,000 Pandas in Chinese wild parks. Thankfully, their numbers have increased today. When you hunt or kill a Panda in China,Continue reading “Pandas in China: hunt them down and pay with your own life”

The Great Wall of Benin: a priceless heritage in ruins.

The Great Wall of Benin: Most Nigerians are familiar with the Great Wall of China and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Unfortunately, most Nigerian youths have probably never heard about the Great Wall of Benin in present day Edo State, Nigeria. Collectively, this wall had a total length of over 16,000 Kilometers! For reference’ sake,Continue reading “The Great Wall of Benin: a priceless heritage in ruins.”

The Origin of Football

Most of us follow the English premier league or the UEFA champions league and yet, we do not know the origin of football. No! football did not originate from England. However, it is noted that most of the transformation to modern football today is actually attributed to England. As early as 2,500 BC, games similarContinue reading “The Origin of Football”

The Town with the Longest Place Name on Earth

It’s stressful enough if you want to board a taxi and you are required to give your destination as TWEEBUFFELSMETEENSKOOTMORSDOODGESKIETFONTEIN, in the North West province of South Africa. Also imagine if you were required to fill a form in school and you had to list your place of origin as LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLLGOGERYCHWYRNDROBWLLLLANTYSILIOGOGOGOCH in Wales, United Kingdom.Continue reading “The Town with the Longest Place Name on Earth”

The man who survived two atomic bombs: Tsumotu Yamaguchi

The man with Nine lives: Tsutomu Yamaguchi If you really think you are lucky, then meet a Japanese man named Tsutomu Yamaguchi. During World War 2, Yamaguchi was working as a marine engineer and he lived in Nagasaki, Japan. HIROSHIMA BOMBING: On the morning of 6th August 1945 when the Alied nations dropped the firstContinue reading “The man who survived two atomic bombs: Tsumotu Yamaguchi”

Vesna Vulovic: the woman who fell from over 33,000 feet and survived!

Vesna Vulovic. On 26th January 1972, a Serbian plane: JAT Flight 367 crashed due to the explosion of a briefcase bomb which had been placed in its baggage compartment. The plane crashed somewhere in Czechoslovakia. A woman named Vesna Vulovic was actually a flight attendant on the ill-fated plane. Vulovic was the only survivor ofContinue reading “Vesna Vulovic: the woman who fell from over 33,000 feet and survived!”

The Man with the Golden Arm: James Christopher Harrison

The man with the Golden Arm. Meet James Christopher Harrison. He was born on 27th December 1936. He is an Australian man who has donated blood for a record of 1,173 times. He had a surgery when he was 14 years old and he vowed to donate blood to others. Soon, it was discovered thatContinue reading “The Man with the Golden Arm: James Christopher Harrison”

Exactly 75 years since Flight 19 disappeared at the Bermuda Triangle!

It was on 5th December 1945. A fleet of 5 torpedo bomber planes took off on official training duty from the Naval Air Station in Florida, USA. Some moments into the flight, it was noted that the pilots complained about their compasses which suddenly started acting weird. The team of 5 planes was actually ledContinue reading “Exactly 75 years since Flight 19 disappeared at the Bermuda Triangle!”

The War between Chinua Achebe and 50 Cent.

Most of us know the Late Professor Chinua Achebe as the author of the record breaking novel: Things Fall Apart. Things Fall Apart arguably holds the record for the most popular and most widely read novel in Africa. On the other hand, we know 50Cent as an American rapper who has thrilled the world withContinue reading “The War between Chinua Achebe and 50 Cent.”

Vanishing Lady (1896)

The vanishing Lady is an 1896 short French Film by Georges Melies. In the movie, a magician walks onto a stage with his female assistant. He demonstrates that no trap door or escape route is hidden underground or around the stage by placing a newspaper on the floor. He then places a chair on theContinue reading “Vanishing Lady (1896)”

Hello There: “Let’s worship some cats…”

It was 5th May 525 BC and the Egyptians were heading into war with the Persians. This remarkable battle is referred to as the battle of Pelusium. King Cambyses II of Persia had already gathered his army when he learnt something that would put him ahead in the battle. He learnt that the Egyptians hadContinue reading “Hello There: “Let’s worship some cats…””

Why Mount Everest is still Growing Taller Today

Did you know that Mount Everest is still growing? Although it is the Tallest mountain on earth, it still grows taller by 0.5 inch every year, or a rate of 40 Cm every 100 years. Do you want to know why this mountain is still growing? Let’s ask India and the mainland of Asia. AboutContinue reading “Why Mount Everest is still Growing Taller Today”

Mystery: the disappearance of Flight Mh370 in 2014

MH370 happens to be a Malaysian Airline plane that disappeared into thin air on the 8th of March, 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beijing Capital International airport. While crossing over the Indiana Ocean, the aircraft was said to have vanished without having developed any turbulence or engine malfunction. No one hasContinue reading “Mystery: the disappearance of Flight Mh370 in 2014”

Shroud of Turin: the proposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ

The Shroud of Turin also known as the Holy Shroud is a 14 foot piece of linen measuring 4.4 by 1.1m, with a negative image of a man imprinted on it. The man is said to have the marks of crucifixion. Most Christians believe it is the image of Jesus Christ on the Shroud, othersContinue reading “Shroud of Turin: the proposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ”

Lawrence Anini: “Anini the Law”

Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini. Lawrence Anini popularly known as “Anini The Law” was a Nigerian criminal who terrorized Benin City in the 1980s. He was born in the 1960s in a village about 30 kilometers away from Benin City in present day Edo state. He moved to Benin at a young age and learned to driveContinue reading “Lawrence Anini: “Anini the Law””

Wizkid: the living legend of the Afrobeats

First Afrobeats Artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid was born on July 16,1990 in Surulere, Lagos. ACHIEVEMENTS: He became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records in 2018 for his contribution to “One Dance”, a song he collaborated with Drake (a CanadianContinue reading “Wizkid: the living legend of the Afrobeats”

Aina Onabolu: father of Nigerian modern arts

Aina Onabolu. Have you ever wondered who the father of modern art in Nigeria was? Well your answer would be Aina Onabolu born in 1882 in Ijebu-Ode. He was a pioneering modern art teacher and painter, He played a very important role in the introduction of arts into the curriculum of secondary schools in Nigeria.Continue reading “Aina Onabolu: father of Nigerian modern arts”

Fela Sowande: father of Nigerian contemporary music

Father of Contemporary Music in Nigeria. Olufela Obafunmilayo Sowande popularly known as Fela Sowande was a Nigerian musician and composer. He is considered the father of modern Nigerian Art music as he perhaps is the most internationally known African composer of works in the European classical language or terms. He was born in Abeokuta, NigeriaContinue reading “Fela Sowande: father of Nigerian contemporary music”

“Pay Me my Money” : the British credit crises of 1772.

Credit Crisis of 1772. In the mid 1760’s, the British empire having colonized different states, accumulated enormous wealth. This extraordinary achievement created overoptimism and rapid credit expansion by British banks. All these came to an unceremonious end when Alexander Fordyce, one of the partners of the banking house: “Neal, James, Fordyce and Down”, fled toContinue reading ““Pay Me my Money” : the British credit crises of 1772.”

The First Storey Building in Nigeria

First Storey building in Nigeria. History has it that the construction of the first storey building in Nigeria began in 1842 which was when the foundation was laid. It was completed in 1845 in Badagry, Lagos Nigeria. The building was said to be constructed by Rev. Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS). ItContinue reading “The First Storey Building in Nigeria”

The Mona Lisa: Leonardo Da Vinci’s legacy

Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa is the famous half-length painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting is of a woman Lisa Gherardini the wife of Francesco del Giocondo. The painting has a measurement of 77cm×53cm. It was under production from 1503-1506 and probably even till 1517. This painting is considered an archetypal masterpiece of ItalianContinue reading “The Mona Lisa: Leonardo Da Vinci’s legacy”

John Wayne Gacy: Pogo the killer clown

John Wayne Gacy. Also know as ‘Pogo the clown’, John Wayne Gacy was one of the most notorious criminals in American History and one of the most prolific serial killers. He was known for killing young boys by attracting them to his home. He would also dress up as a clown and perform in fundraisingContinue reading “John Wayne Gacy: Pogo the killer clown”

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: 24th March 1989

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. On Good Friday March 24th,1989 in Alaska, Exxon Valdez an oil tanker owned by Exxon Shipping company, struck a Reef which is 2.4km west of Tatitlek Alaska. This collision led to the spillage of 37,000 metric tonnes of crude oil. The oil spillage affected approximately 1,300 miles of wildlife-abundant shoreline. SpilledContinue reading “Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: 24th March 1989”

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