Nigerians In History: Muhammad Rumfa
12th July 2022
Muhammad Rumfa was a Sultan of the Sultanate of Kano, located in modern-day Kano State, Northern Nigeria. He reigned from 1463 until 1499. Rumfa was the son of Yakubu, the nineteenth ruler of Kano and his mother, Fasima Berana. Rumfa succeeded his father in 1463. His reign was characterized by unprecedented economic growth, numerous administrative … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Muhammad Rumfa
Nigerians In History: Babban Zaki
10th July 2022
Babban Zaki also known as Jan Rano was a Sultan of Kano who reigned from 1768-1776. One of the most significant rulers of the House of Kutumbi, he solved the puzzle of Kano’s complex structure and provided the blueprint for its successful administration which would survive even after the fall of the Kutumbawa. Read … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Babban Zaki
Women You Should Know: Abimbola Alao
9th July 2022
Abimbola Gbemi Alao was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. She studied at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where she gained a BA (Hon) Classics in 1988 and an MA Classics in 1991. She later studied PGCE and MA in creative writing at the University of Plymouth. Read more about Women Abimbola was a tutor at … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Abimbola Alao
Women You Should Know: Deborah Adetunbi Egunyomi
6th July 2022
Egunyomi was born in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, on the 10th of December, 1953, to David and Esther Famoroti. She attended Methodist School, Ikole-Ekiti, in 1959–1964 for her primary education, Saint Mary’s Girls Grammar School for her secondary education between 1964 and 1970, and Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, from 1974 to 1977. She … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Deborah Adetunbi Egunyomi
Women You Should Know: Nkiru Balonwu
5th July 2022
Background Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Manchester. Also obtaining her master’s degree from University College London (UCL) and a Doctorate Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Nkiru Balonwu is an entrepreneur and activist based in Lagos, Nigeria. Read more about Discover Nigeria Nkiru is known for her … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Nkiru Balonwu
Women You Should Know: Lateefah Durosinmi
4th July 2022
Lateefah Moyosore-Oluwa Adunni Durosinmi was born on 7 July 1957, on Lagos Island in Nigeria. Her father Late Alhaji Tijani Akanni Kolawole Williams was a sales manager and her mother was Madam Wusamot Abeni Kareem. Durosinmi was educated at the Patience Modern Girls’ (Private) School in Olowogbowo and then boarded at the Girls’ Secondary Grammar … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Lateefah Durosinmi
Nigerians In History: Ibrahim Dabo
30th June 2022
Ibrahim Dabo was a pious Islamic scholar and one-time student of Emir Suleimanu, one of Dabo’s works Kaff al-Ikhwani has been recovered and was later published. He was known to have written out the Qur’an and had three daughters and several sons. Read more about Discover Nigeria Dabo was the leader of the Fulani … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Ibrahim Dabo
Men You Should Know: Henry Dele Alake
27th June 2022
Henry Dele Alake is a Nigerian journalist, activist and technocrat recognised as one of the heroes of Nigeria’s democracy. He is a former commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State between 1999 and 2007 under the then Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Read more about Discover Nigeria He got involved in … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Henry Dele Alake
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Men You Should Know: John Omoniyi Abiri
26th June 2022
Background Abiri was born into the family of Pa Abraham ‘Muyiwa Abiri (d.1964) at 28, Oke Ayetoro street, Ile-Ife, South-Western Nigeria. Abiri attended St. Phillips School, Ile-Ife and, Odudwa College Ile-Ife, where he obtained the West African School Certificate in the first division in 1955. Read more about Discover Nigeria After a brief spell … Continue reading Men You Should Know: John Omoniyi Abiri
Men You Should Know: Ladipo Adamolekun
Ladipo Adamolekun is a Nigerian public administration scholar, former dean of the Faculty of Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University and was a lead public sector management specialist at the World Bank. Life He was born in Iju, a town close to Akure and Idanre in Ondo State to the family of Joshua Adamolekun, a … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ladipo Adamolekun
Nigerians In History: Abdullahi Burja
25th June 2022
Abdullahi Dan Kanajeji, known as Abdullahi Burja, was the sixteenth ruler of Kano. Through forging powerful alliances and the creation of trade routes, Burja shifted the identity of the Kano Sultanate towards trade and commerce, which Kano and the Kano people are known for today. Read more about Discover Nigeria He was the first … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Abdullahi Burja
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Men You Should Know: Mike Okibe Onoja
Mike Okibe Onoja was educated at a Roman Catholic mission school in the Agila district, beginning in 1954. He left for the Methodist Central School, Igumale, for a year before leaving for Saint Mary’s Primary School, Otukpo, Benue state, where he completed his primary education in 1961. He then attended Saint James Junior Seminary, Keffi, … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Mike Okibe Onoja
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Nigerians In History: Oba Oyekan
24th June 2022
Oba Oyekan I reigned as the Lagos Monarch from March 1885 to September 30, 1900. He ascended the throne about a month after the death of his father, Oba Dosunmu. Read more about Nigerians in history Prince Oyekan vs. Chief Apena Ajasa incident In 1883, Oba Dosunmu, Oyekan’s father called a meeting to heal … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Oba Oyekan
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Nigerians In History: Karim Ayinla Babalola
20th June 2022
Olowu was born in Lagos, Nigeria on 7 June 1924 to B. M. S. Olowu and R. A. Olowu (née Tinubu). He is the first grandson of Madam Tinubu and Saka Tinubu, part of a wealthy Yoruba family. He attended Saint Paul’s Primary School, Breadfruit Lagos wherein 1936 he began his sporting career and represented … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Karim Ayinla Babalola
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Do You Know: First West African To Be Elected As The President Of UNESCO General Conference: Michael Omolewa
17th June 2022
Michael Abiola Omolewa is a Nigerian diplomat, scholar, education historian, and civil servant. Omolewa is an emeritus professor of adult education at the University of Ibadan. He is a former deputy chair of the governing board of the Commonwealth of Learning in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Omolewa is also a member of the Commonwealth … Continue reading Do You Know: First West African To Be Elected As The President Of UNESCO General Conference: Michael Omolewa
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Do You Know : Nigeria’s First Female Administrative Officer And First Federal Permanent Secretary-Francesca Emanuel
15th June 2022
Francesca Emanuel was Nigeria’s first female administrative officer and first federal permanent secretary. She was awarded Commander of Order of the Niger (CON). Early life Read more about Do you know? She was born on 19 September 1933, and had her secondary education in Holy Child College, Lagos and attended the University of Ibadan, where … Continue reading Do You Know : Nigeria’s First Female Administrative Officer And First Federal Permanent Secretary-Francesca Emanuel
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Do You Know: First Nigerian Nuclear Physicist – Frank Nwachukwu Ndili
14th June 2022
Frank Nwachukwu Ndili was born on the 6th of October, 1934. He was the 1st Nigerian Nuclear Physicist and the 7th Vice Chancellor (President) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He served as Vice Chancellor (President) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 1980 until he was succeeded by Professor Chimere Ikoku in 1985. … Continue reading Do You Know: First Nigerian Nuclear Physicist – Frank Nwachukwu Ndili
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Doyin Abiola: The First Woman Editor Of A Nigerian Daily Newspaper
Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola (Nee Aboaba) was the Managing Director and Publisher of the National Concord Newspaper. She is the first Nigerian woman to be an editor of a Nigerian daily newspaper. Education and Career Read more about Do you know? Dr. Doyin Abiola was educated at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria where she earned a … Continue reading Doyin Abiola: The First Woman Editor Of A Nigerian Daily Newspaper
Women You Should Know Nike Davies-Okundaye
Nike Okundaye was born in 1951 in Ogidi, Kogi State, in North-Central Nigeria, and was brought up amidst the traditional weaving and dyeing as practiced in her hometown. Her parents and great-grandmother were musicians and craftspeople, who specialized in the areas of cloth weaving, adire making, indigo dyeing and leather. Nike Davies-Okundaye is a well-reputed … Continue reading Women You Should Know Nike Davies-Okundaye
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Men You Should Know: Ifiesimama “Ifie” Sekibo
Ifiesimama “Ifie” Sekibo was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on April 18th, in the year 1965. He attended both primary and secondary schools in Port Harcourt before proceeding to the University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt where he obtained a degree in accountancy. He attended the Harvard Business School between 2006 and 2009. … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ifiesimama “Ifie” Sekibo
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Men You Should Know: Datti Baba Ahmed
12th June 2022
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is a Nigerian economist and politician. He was a Senator and founder of Baze University, Abuja and Baba-Ahmed University Kano (Awaiting License). He is also the Pro-chancellor of Baze University Abuja where the Baze University Hospital which is said to be the biggest private hospital in Africa is domiciled. Read more about … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Datti Baba Ahmed
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Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State
10th June 2022
Abubakar Ibiyinka Olorun-Nimbe is the name. He was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who was the first and only Mayor of Lagos. He also represented Lagos in the Legislative Council. Read more about Do you know? Background Olorun-Nimbe was born in 1908, in Lagos to the family of Abdur-Raham and Ramotu Olorunimbe. His father … Continue reading Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State
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Do You Know? The First Black Rhodes Professor At St Antony’s College, Oxford Is A Nigerian?
9th June 2022
Wale Adebanwi was born in 1969. He is a Nigerian-born first Black Rhodes Professor at St Antony’s College, Oxford where he was, until June 2021, a Professor of Race Relations and a Governing Board Fellow. He is currently a Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Read more about Do … Continue reading Do You Know? The First Black Rhodes Professor At St Antony’s College, Oxford Is A Nigerian?
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Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event
7th June 2022
An Igbo from Onitsha, Anambra State, he was a science graduate of the University College of Ibadan and became involved in politics, later joining the military. Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was a Nigerian army major and high jumper. He was the first Black African to win a gold medal at an international sports event when … Continue reading Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event
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Did You Know? Ikponmwosa ‘IK’ Osakioduwa Was Formerly Also Known As ‘WildChild’?
5th June 2022
If you are a viewer of shows like Nigerian Idol or a lot of award shows in Nigeria, you probably have come across this guy. Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, popularly referred to as ‘IK’. IK is a Nigerian radio and television on-air personality who is known for his work with Rhythm 93.7 FM. He is also … Continue reading Did You Know? Ikponmwosa ‘IK’ Osakioduwa Was Formerly Also Known As ‘WildChild’?
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Men You Should Know: Ausbeth Ajagu
3rd June 2022
Ajagu was born in Asaba, Nigeria. Though he lives in Canada, he is a native of Nimo in Njikoka in Anambra State. He attended Oneh Primary School, Asaba, Delta State from 1971 to 1976 and later Osadedenis High School from 1976 to 1981. Read more about Men you should know He was a student of … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ausbeth Ajagu
Men You Should Know: Ben Akabueze
1st June 2022
Ben Akabueze is a Nigerian Chartered Accountant and the current Director-General of the Budget office for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He served as the CEO of NAL Bank Plc (now Sterling Bank Plc) and was two terms Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget with the Lagos State Government. Akabueze obtained a B.Sc in Accounting … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ben Akabueze
Nigerians In History: Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun
31st May 2022
Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun was born on the 6th of January 1935. He was a researcher and neurologist from Okemesi, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He is most popularly known for discovering the cause of ataxic tropical neuropathy. He was a founding member of the Pan African Association of Neurological Sciences and an early advocate and researcher on … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Benjamin Oluwakayode Osuntokun
Women You Should Know: Ngozi Olejeme
26th May 2022
Ngozi Juliet Olejeme is a Nigerian, entrepreneur, politician and administrator. She once served as the Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund from 2009 to 2015. Read more about Women Career Ngozi Olejeme was appointed chairman of the board of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in June 2009 by late President Umaru … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Ngozi Olejeme
Woman You Should Know: Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire
24th May 2022
Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire was born on September 29th, 1959. Popularly known as a Nigerian politician. She was the former Deputy-Governor of Lagos State from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she was the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation from 2003 to 2011. Read more about Women Education She attended Salvation Army Primary … Continue reading Woman You Should Know: Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire