Owo Tribe In Ondo State
3rd December 2018
Owo, a Yoruba sub-ethnic group in Ondo State, Nigeria, used to be the capital of a City-State between 1400 and 1600 AD. Owo is situated between Ile-Ife and Benin City, at the southern edge of the Yoruba hills and at the intersection of roads from Akure, Kabba, Benin city, and Siluko. The tribe is comprised … Continue reading Owo Tribe In Ondo State
Did You Know: Dr Ladi Kwali Is The Only Woman On A Nigerian Currency Note – ₦20?
Many things in life often slip by us, mostly because we go through the routines without really paying attention to the processes. In an age where advocacy for women recognition is on the rise, it would interest anyone to know that, females do have a representation in a very important and loved part in our … Continue reading Did You Know: Dr Ladi Kwali Is The Only Woman On A Nigerian Currency Note – ₦20?
Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin
24th November 2018
There is a women’s empowerment evolution going on in the world currently, and take it or not, it is one that has come to stay. Not only has it come to stay, it keeps advancing. In addition, women are now a driving force; raising, building, and pushing fellow women to heights formerly restricted to only … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin
Everyday Heroes: Josephine Isioma Okeme
21st November 2018
“What a man can do, a woman can do better.” For everyone who believes this maxim, it perfectly describes Inspector Josephine Isioma Okeme, fondly referred to as “Queen of the road” by commuters. She is currently regarded as the most popular traffic warden in Lagos State, Nigeria. Born in the 1980s, Josephine hails from Ukwala in … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Josephine Isioma Okeme
Interesting Facts About Esan Tribe
20th November 2018
Esan tribe (pronounced as ay-san), also called Ishan (the Anglicized version of Esan, as the Britons could not pronounce the name properly), is an ethnic group in Edo, Benin State in the Southern part of Nigeria. They speak the Esan language, which is also taught in primary schools and broadcast on radio and television. Esan … Continue reading Interesting Facts About Esan Tribe
Men You Should Know: Professor P. N. Okeke
12th November 2018
In our society, it is unarguable that there abound countless heroes whose praises are not sung quite enough. One of such heroes is the man who demystified Physics and has, through that singular act, raised loads of Nigerian scientists. How much appreciation will be proportionate to the immense contribution of this erudite scholar and indefatigable … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Professor P. N. Okeke
Women You Should Know: Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe
Christy Uduak Esssien-Igbokwe, in her time, was regarded as Nigeria’s First Lady of Songs. Sadly, her fame was short-lived as death took her away too soon. The Akwa-Ibom State-born Christy Igbokwe, according to the predictions of fortune tellers, would be a great icon. True to the foretold destiny, Christy was one of the foremost, being … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe
Everyday Heroes: Funmilola Awosanya
Funmilola Awosanya, a social entrepreneur, is the founder of opportunities.com, a portal that creates employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. Through her platform, she has organized programs that help to empower both men and women alike in areas such as entrepreneurship, business, career, leadership and advocacy. Funmilola is a trained Insurance Broker, holding a Higher National … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Funmilola Awosanya
Discover Nigeria: A Tour To Ibarapa Tribe
11th November 2018
The Ibarapa tribe are a group of Yoruba people predominantly located in the Southwest of Oyo State, Nigeria. They are bordered on the East by the people of Oyo, Egbado on the West, Egba on the South, and Onko (a group consisting of Iwajowa, Iseyin, and Kajola Local Government Areas) on the North. The town … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: A Tour To Ibarapa Tribe
Everyday Heroes: Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun
30th October 2018
“It is not only what my country can or will do for me, but what I can also do for the betterment of my country.” – Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun FAMILY BACKGROUND Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun, born in Jos, Plateau State, is the second child and only son of his late parents. His father, Late Deacon … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun
Everyday Heroes: Oyebowale Oladayo
23rd October 2018
“Your input in your country is better felt in its developing stage. You will be celebrated for your contributions when it is fully developed.” – Christianah Ajiki Mr Oyebowale Oladayo, is one of the patriotic Nigerians who seek to effect change in the society in every way possible. He is passionate about community development and … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Oyebowale Oladayo
Women You Should Know: Agbani Darego
12th October 2018
Agbani Darego is widely known as the winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria competition in 2001 and the first native African to win the Miss World competition. The other three Africans who had won the contest before her, Penelope Coelen and Anneline Kriel (South Africans) and Antigone Costanda (Egyptian) are of European and … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Agbani Darego
Interesting Facts About The Egba Tribe
9th October 2018
The Egba tribe is a sub-ethnic group of one of the major tribes in Nigeria – the Yoruba tribe. They are a group of people domiciled in Ogun State, precisely Abeokuta. It is worthy to note that besides being one of the four major ethnic groups in Ogun State, they are also one of the … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Egba Tribe
Did You Know When The Capital Of Nigeria Was Moved To Abuja?
5th October 2018
The Nigeria we know today has an origin dating as far back as 1100 BC. That is, people have been found living in the territory that is now known as Nigeria since that period. Stating it more clearly, for instance, people were found to have been living in areas like Nsukka since about 100,000 years … Continue reading Did You Know When The Capital Of Nigeria Was Moved To Abuja?
Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo
3rd October 2018
Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is a man worth celebrating, for his numerous contributions to the development of the country, Nigeria, especially in the spirit of Independence Day celebration. Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman, political leader, writer, and one of the principal persons who played a major role in the movement for the … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo
Women You Should Know: Munira Suleiman Tanimu
14th September 2018
Munira Suleiman Tanimu is the first daughter among her parent’s 16 children. The pretty Munira hails from Kaduna State and is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and politician. Owing to her father’s political status, she grew up getting a thorough and sound political orientation. As the first daughter, she assumed her mother’s role whenever the latter … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Munira Suleiman Tanimu
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Skills Tribe
12th September 2018
Meeting people and networking comes easy for some people, but for others, it could be a herculean task. Yet, because man is and can never be an island of himself, meeting people is a necessity. As a matter of fact, networking is a great key that could open the door to bigger successes in just … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Skills Tribe
Women You Should Know: Adenike Ogunlesi
27th August 2018
Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi is the Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of “Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, a children’s clothing line with 150 employees and 13 branches across the country, as well as several distributors round the West African coast. For Mrs Nike, business started as one would stumble on beautiful piece of artwork. However, the success that … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Adenike Ogunlesi
Men Should You Know: Bankole Cardoso
24th August 2018
The man, Bankole Cardoso, is the son of Mr Afolabi Cardoso and late Dr Ameyo Adadevoh, the heroine who fought against the invasion of the Ebola virus in Nigeria. Bankole Cardoso, co-founder of Easy Taxi, was formerly resident at New York before he returned to Nigeria in 2013, after quitting his job with Carlyle Group … Continue reading Men Should You Know: Bankole Cardoso
Men You Should Know: Dayo Israel
7th August 2018
Dayo Israel (Temidayo Israel Abdulai), born on 29th January 1986 in Mushin, to the Abdulai Family, in Olowogbowo (Agboole Baba Eleran/Baba Dudu) and the Banire Family in Ibita Ofin Lagos Island. His grandfather was Alhaji B. S.Abdulai, who owned the Oju Ogunle in Mushin, Lagos and was a manager in the First Bank of Nigeria, … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Dayo Israel
Everyday Heroes: Chinomso Okoli
Grace Chinomso Okoli, fondly called Shanyi – the Chinese translation of ‘Grace’- is the CEO of Shanyi Organics, an organization founded in the corner of her room in January 2016. For Shanyi, business was birthed out of a health experience she had when she was an undergraduate. According to her, following the awareness on breast … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Chinomso Okoli
Interesting Facts About The Ijesa Tribe
5th August 2018
The Ijesa (or ‘Ijesha’ in old Yoruba orthography) tribe is a sub-ethnic group among the mother Yoruba tribe. This group is predominantly from Ilesa and domiciled in Osun State, Nigeria. They are bordered by Ekiti on the east, Oyo on the west, Igbomina on the north, and Ife on the south. The Ijesaland comprises of … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Ijesa Tribe
Do You Know When The Nigerian Flag Was Designed?
4th August 2018
The national flag is one of the symbols that represent a country, anywhere in the world. For our dear country, Nigeria, it is a vertical bicolour, triband of green, white and green. Prequel to the amalgamation of Nigeria, there were various flags in use. These flags represented the various protectorates there were at that time. … Continue reading Do You Know When The Nigerian Flag Was Designed?
Interesting Facts About The Ekiti Tribe
3rd August 2018
The people of Ekiti form a homogenous ethnic group among the large Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Although the Ekiti-speaking people can be found in towns such as Ondo, Akure, Akoko, Ijare, Ilara-Mokin, and Igbara-ole, they exclusively inhabit Ekiti State, one of the 36 states in the country. Ekiti is culturally bound by Igbomina to the … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Ekiti Tribe
Women You Should Know: Dr Ibidapo Olayinka Olajumoke
Dr Olajumoke Olayinka Ibidapo, whose parents hail from Ilesa, Osun State, was born on October 8, 1958 to the family of Late Elder Josiah Olagunju and Mrs Adebisi Omotunde Olajoyegbe in Lagos state. Growing up with a strong passion for the field of medicine, Olajumoke, after successfully having her primary and secondary education at Ireti … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Dr Ibidapo Olayinka Olajumoke
Everyday Heroes: Adepeju Olukokun, The Warrior Against Hunger
Adepeju Olukokun is one Nigerian with a heart of gold. He is an average Nigerian who believes that “you do not have to have much… before you can extend a hand of goodness to others”. Rather, he believes that goodwill that comes from the largess of one’s heart goes a long way. Growing up without … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Adepeju Olukokun, The Warrior Against Hunger
Women You Should Know: Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel
1st August 2018
Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel is the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. She portrays such excellent qualities that earns her the glitz and glamour she receives continually from her people. Mrs Martha Emmanuel was born to the family of Chief Bernard Simpson and Prof Stella Idiong, both from Obio Akpa in Oruk … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel
Did You Know Calabar Was Once Nigeria’s Capital?
31st July 2018
Calabar is the capital of Cross River State, a state in the Southern region of Nigeria. The town, which was first known as “Akwa Akpa” and later changed to “Calabar” by a Portuguese explorer, was once the “capital” of our great country, Nigeria. In the 18th century, Calabar was the base of the Europeans due … Continue reading Did You Know Calabar Was Once Nigeria’s Capital?
Everyday Heroes: Hauwa Ojeifo
Hauwa Ojeifo, a lady in her mid-twenties, is a mental health activist. A graduate of Business Administration who holds a Master of Science degree in Investment Banking and Islamic Finance from Henley Business School, University of Reading, England. She is also a certified Life, Mind and Mental health coach, and a Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, a … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Hauwa Ojeifo
Did You Know: Ijebu-Ode Was Coined From The Name Of Two People
20th July 2018
Ijebu-Ode is one of the Ijebu towns in Ogun State, Nigeria. It is, in fact, the second largest city in Ogun State just behind Abeokuta, with a population of people estimated at 222,653 in 2007, as well as one of the most popular and leading local governments in the state. The city is located 110 … Continue reading Did You Know: Ijebu-Ode Was Coined From The Name Of Two People