Tag: Blessing Olisa

  • How to travel overseas with little money

    How to travel overseas with little money


    Travelling is fun for a lot of people but to maximize the fun, it should be powered by one very important factor - money. Aside the regular visa troubles, many people are likely to say "I'd love to travel right now but I just cannot afford the expenses". Within Nigeria, travelling can be expensive and can be more expensive when travelling outside Nigeria. Travel experts have shared a number of tips to make the fun experience affordable for intending overseas travelers. To travel abroad and survive, click on the picture below and mouse over the icons to see tips from expert travelers.

  • Helicopter crash: Tributes for co-pilot


    Tributes have poured in for Peter Bello, First officer of the crashed Bristow helicopter. Friends and sympathizers have taken to social media to express their grief and share condolences with the hashtag #PeterBello. See tweets and Instagram posts after the cut.

  • Lagos crash: American pilot’s sister mourns

    Lagos crash: American pilot’s sister mourns

    Samantha Wyatt,  a sister of the American pilot of the crashed Bristow helicopter, Capt. Joseph “Jay” Wyat, has mourned the death of her brother.

    When news of the crash first broke on Wednesday, Samantha took to Twitter to confirm if her brother survived the accident.

    “My brother, American Capt. Joseph Wyatt, MISSING after Lagos crash.

    “Can you confirm or provide a source? We know he isn’t in the hospital,” she said on her Twitter handle.

    When the death of her brother and five others was confirmed, she tweeted, “We are heartbroken. I have never known such grief.”

  • StoryMap: Where to go for your next holiday

    StoryMap: Where to go for your next holiday


    It is that period of the year when families, couples and friends go on holiday, taking a break from the hustle and bustle that characterize metropolitan cities. Have you been lucky enough to get your leave from work approved? Or are you planning a time out with your spouse? You are going to be thrilled by these beautiful getaways in Nigeria. There are many of such, but these few would wow you. Such holidays happen once in a lifetime for most people and you may want to make the most of the opportunities Nigeria offers to ignite the spark in you love life...or just relax.

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  • Which of these do you remember as a Nigerian student?

    Which of these do you remember as a Nigerian student?

          
    Twitter in the Nigerian space is in a state of high with the number one trending hashtag #secschoolinnigeria. Many tweeps are sharing their secondary school memories with meme, pictures, videos and tweets. Hilarious and shocking as they may seem, these tales are true. Take a look at some interesting memories.

    Interesting stuff right? Were you able to relate to any of the memories above? If yes, join the conversation by following us on twitter to share your memories. Mention @thenationnews for a retweet and include the hashtag #secschoolinnigeria.

  • 11 Lessons from the Emir of Kano

    11 Lessons from the Emir of Kano


    [dropcap style="normal" color="#000000"]I[/dropcap]n a recent chat with Ndani TV, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano shares his experience about his past, present, future and life generally. The Nation has highlighted some lessons from his story. To learn from Sanusi, click on the interactive image below and hover over the red and white dots/icons.

  • ‘We miraculously escaped death’

    ‘We miraculously escaped death’

    Photo journalists abducted by oil vandals relieve their ordeals in the hands of pipeline vandals and how they narrowly escaped death.