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Posted by Soji Omole on February 23, 2016

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Tributes To A Legendary School Principal

High Chief Ayo Olayinka: Retired but absolutely not tired As we were rounding up our common entrance examination papers in 1976, this tall lanky hazel eyed man wearing a French suit walked into one of the Methodist primary school classrooms examination venue to address us. His very light near albino complexion stood him out among others. Words I could still remember as he addressed us were that all of us from different cities, towns and villages even other states that came to write this exam should first count ourselves lucky. And any who passed the exam and scale through to the interview is luckier and whoever weathers the interview and got addmitted into Form One of this new community high school should count himself luckiest. Lucky, luckier and luckiest. Kind, encouraging and positive but weighty words. That even those who did not pass an entrance exam but only sat for it should still count themselves lucky! One hundred and twenty "luckiest" of us finally s

History Of Usen, A Yoruba Town In Edo State

Ode Awure originated as a farmstead founded around the 10th century C.E by some indigenes of Ufe (Ile Ife) led by one Oyebo, however, the first crowned ruler of Usen was prince Afelogiyan a brother to prince Oranmiyan, the founder and progenitor of the current dynasty of Edo kings.They were both progeny to the Olofen in Ife (Uhe) who were both on their way to the present day Benin. The site of the original farmstead from which Usen sprung is situated in the present Odomukpe quarters of town. Folk oral tradition has it that during one of his hunting expeditions into the surrounding forest, he discovered a stream/river which he named Eri Ode (i.e Hunter's stream). This stream is today believed to possess somemythical properties and is one of the most revered deities of the people belonging to the usen cultural community today. In the year 1897, Major Roupell, a British officer in Benin wrote; "The country is entirely Yoruba in its customs, Yoruba is everywhere spoken."

10 Interesting Features About Kenya

1. Wildlife Paradise: Kenya is home to some of the most diverse and abundant wildlife in the world, including the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you can witness the Great Wildebeest migration. 2. Mount Kenya: The country's highest peak, Mount Kenya, stands tall at 5,199 meters (17,057 feet) and offers breathtaking views and challenging hiking routes. 3. Cultural Richness: Kenya is a melting pot of cultures, with over 40 different ethnic groups, each with its own unique traditions, languages, and customs. 4. Swahili Language: Swahili is the official language of Kenya, alongside English. It's a vibrant language spoken by many Kenyans and is also widely used in other East African countries. 5. Lake Victoria: Kenya shares Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake in Africa, with Uganda and Tanzania. It's not only a beautiful sight but also a vital source of livelihood for local communities. 6. Coffee and Tea: Kenya is renowned for its high-quality coffee a

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