Everyday Heroes

Everyday Heroes: The Nigerian Armed Forces

Annually, 15th of January has been set aside by the Nigerian Government as the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. This is a day set aside to call to remembrance the labours of some heroes; past and present, specifically within the ranks

Everyday Heroes – Hauwa Mohammed Liman

Some heroes are well known, some are barely known, barely heard of, barely recognized, and hardly acknowledged, except by the direct recipients of their goodwill. Hauwa Mohammed Liman could as well be just another name on any roaster, or in

5 ‘Everyday Heroes’ From 2018

As the year comes to an end, these 5 people are worthy of note as our Everyday Heroes. (Note: this list is in no order of importance or significance). Ajayi-AkinFolarin, Abisoye Abisoye stood out remarkably as one of CNN’s 10

Everyday Heroes: Pa Benedict Odiase

Children, Adults, Young, Old, Students, Diplomats, Politicians, Soldiers, Athletes. The list goes on and on. In summary, Patriots; both at home and in the Diaspora, sing the song; a tune that is hummed with delight, a sound that brings hope,

Everyday Heroes: Lois Auta

The Synonym for ‘Against all Odds’; the epitome of ‘living without limits’; the symbol of ‘hope for the handicapped’; a depiction of ‘the abilities in disabilities’; …if the categorization could go on, Lois Auta will be all that, and possibly

Everyday Heroes: Leah Sharibu

When Christopher Wallace (a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.) released his debut album, ‘Ready to Die’ in 1994, little did he know that a young girl, born many years later will become the embodiment of those words. But it’s not enough to just

Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin

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

Everyday Heroes: Josephine Isioma Okeme

“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

Everyday Heroes: Jason Bido Bangoji

In the Northern part of Nigeria, ‘Kose’ is a very popular word; or rather, a very popular food. Koseis basically is referred to as ‘Akara’ in some other parts of Nigeria. Simply put, Kose is Beancake;a meal for the whole

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,

Everyday Heroes-Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh

Calamity came knocking on the doors of the Nigerian nation in 2014 in the form of the Ebola virus. The fear was so gripping that the false instruction given by ‘one voice’, “Salt! Drink salt, rub salt, bathe with salt…

Everyday Heroes: Oyebowale Oladayo

“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

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

Everyday Heroes: Blankson Dies After Rescuing 13 Drowning Boat Passengers

After single-handedly rescuing 13 people after a boat capsized along the Abonnema-Bakama waterways in Degema, Rivers State, on 28 July, 2018, 36-year-old Joe Blankson, a diesel supplier lost his life as he made to save a 14th drowning passenger. Hero

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

Women You Should Know: Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel

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

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