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Men You Should Know- Benson Andrew Idahosa
April 19, 2022
When September 11 is mentioned, the first thought is probably the historically calamitous day for the world; the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks in the United States. But long before those, September 11th was destined to produce the contrary of what will happen many years later; the birthing of arguably, Nigeria’s and Africa’s most … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Benson Andrew Idahosa
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Women You Should Know- Margaret Ekpo
April 19, 2022
Margaret Ekpo, a pioneer female politician, a women’s rights activist and a social mobiliser; that’s an introduction to the woman, more so, at its basest. Born on the 27th July 27, 1914, Ekpo was born in Creek Town, Cross River State, to the family of Okoroafor Obiasulor. Early life and Education Margaret was a leading … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Margaret Ekpo
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Men You Should Know: Iya Abubakar
April 19, 2022
Iya Abubakar was born on the 14th of December, 1934. Though he is in the class of Nigeria’s elite politicians; ranging from the multiple cabinet level appointments he received during the Nigerian Second Republic, and Senatorial positions he enjoyed for Adamawa North from May 1999 to May 2007. Iya Abubakar is actually more renowned as … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Iya Abubakar
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Men You Should Know: Ken Saro-Wiwa
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as Ken Saro Wiwa, the man was born on the 10th 0f October 1941 to Jim and Widu Wiwa. The couple named the child Kenule Beeson TSaro-Wiwa; a name he will later change to Saro-Wiwa after the Nigerian Civil war. The man Ken Saro-Wiwa was known as a Nigerian writer, television producer, environmental … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ken Saro-Wiwa
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Women You Should Know: Oluwatobi Boshoro
April 19, 2022
Women have achieved great feats over time because they simply refused to be limited by rules created by a world that could not see beyond the colour of the skin, gender or class. —Oluwatobi Boshoro, CEO, Renmoney On 7 November 2018, Oluwatobi Boshoro became the Chief Executive Officer of Renmoney. This was remarkable as she … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Oluwatobi Boshoro
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Women You Should Know- Florence ‘Flora’ Nwapa
April 19, 2022
Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa was born on the 13th of January in the year 1931. One who was considered as the Mother of Modern African Literature due to her influence as a trailblazer novelist, Flora was the forerunner to a generation of African women writers and was also acknowledged as the first African woman novelist … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Florence ‘Flora’ Nwapa
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Men You Should Know- King Sunny Ade
April 19, 2022
If the South Americans can talk about a Carlos Santana, then the West African Region can equally talk proudly about a King Sunny Ade. Born Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye on the 22nd of September 1946, the Nigerian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in the West African musical style Jùjú is professionally known as,-and must be rightly addressed as, … Continue reading Men You Should Know- King Sunny Ade
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Women You Should Know: Mary Onyali-Omagbemi
April 19, 2022
Mary Onyali-Omagbemi, born on the 3rd of February 1969 in Adamawa State is one of the most notable names in Nigeria’s sporting history. As a sportswoman, She has bagged many honours in her chosen career. Regarded as a foremost and a well-disciplined athlete, her laurels include; the Olympic medal, Gold medals from the all African … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Mary Onyali-Omagbemi
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Men You Should Know- Chinua Achebe
April 19, 2022
M Novelist, Poet, Professor, Critic and more. Chinua Achebe was born Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe, on the 16th of November 1930. Chinua Achebe’s parents, Isaiah Okafo Achebe and Janet Anaenechi Iloegbunam, were converts to the Protestant Church Mission Society (CMS) in Nigeria. Though the elder Achebe was converted to Christianity, he however respected the traditions of … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Chinua Achebe
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Women You Should Know- Osaretin Afusat Demuren
April 19, 2022
If the term ‘Slay Queen’ is of a positive connotation, then Osaretin Afusat Demuren should fall in the category of synonyms or definitions for that phrase. In the simplest way of referencing, Osaretin could be regarded as a Nigerian banker, and more notably as, the first female Chairman of Guaranty Trust Bank; a bank that … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Osaretin Afusat Demuren
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Men You Should Know- Dele Giwa
April 19, 2022
Dele Giwa is name that so popular yet, not so popular; depending on which generation one is from. Whatever the case may be, Dele Giwa is one of a kind; a rare breed. He was one who ranked (and arguably, still ranks) in the category of Nigeria’s crème de la crème class of Journalism; One, … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Dele Giwa
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Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
April 19, 2022
Actress, Director, Businesswoman, Philanthropist…, Much More! Joke Silva. Silva: Born and fed from a ‘Silva’ Spoon Silva was born on the 29th of September 1961, in Lagos into an Amaro family of four children. In the later years of her life however, she discovered that she was an adopted child of the Silva’s. Her mother, … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
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Men You Should Know: Anthony Enahoro
April 19, 2022
Name; Anthony Enahoro, Date of Birth; July 22, 1923, Place; Uromi, Edo State. Enahoro has been regarded by academics and many Nigerians as the “Father of Nigeria State”. Born as Anthony Eromosele Enahoro to Esan parents; Anastasius Okotako Enahoro and Fidelia Victoria Inibokun (née Ogbidi Okojie). Anthony was educated at the Government School Uromi, Government … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Anthony Enahoro
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Women You Should Know- Dora Nkem Akunyili
April 19, 2022
A Leader Par Excellence; a Pharmacist and an Administrator, an Academic and an Educator, a Politician etc. All these fit into the name Dora Nkem Akuniyili. A native of Anambra, born in Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria on July 14, 1954, to the family of Chief and Mrs Paul Young Edemobi. Born into a childhood filled … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Dora Nkem Akunyili
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Men You Should Know: Akintola Williams
April 19, 2022
The First African to qualify as a chartered accountant and the first President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. Akintola Williams is a Pioneer in its truest definition.
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