Nigeria Today In History

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Tuesday October 23, 1962

Richard Dick Tiger" Ihetu won the world middle weight boxing crown beating Gene Fullmer by unanimous decision at the Candlestick Park, San Francisco, USA.  Read More

Sunday October 23, 2005

Stella Obasanjo Nigerian first lady (b. 1945).  Read More

Wednesday October 23, 1963

Rashidi Yekini was born in Kaduna. He was footballer who played as a striker. He scored nearly 38 goals as a Nigerian international, and represented the nation in five major tournaments, including two World Cups, where he scored the country's first-ever goal in the competition. He was also named the African Footballer of the Year once (1993)..  Read More