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Women You Should Know-Ibukun Awosika
April 19, 2022
To summarize this woman could be in the following words; a Nigerian business woman, author and motivational speaker. Born on the December 24, 1962 in Ibadan, Oyo state’s capital, Ibukun Abiodun Awosika, was born and named, Bilkisu Abiodun Motunrayo Omobolanle Adekola . Educational Background Ibukun Awosika had her primary education at St,Paul’s Afrcian Church Primary … Continue reading Women You Should Know-Ibukun Awosika
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Men You Should Know- Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
April 19, 2022
The ‘Big Boss’ sounds like the nickname given to the head of a cartel, or a kingpin, or the title of the head of a syndicate. Well, whatever comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘the Big Boss’, you can as well replace that with Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. A boss in every sense; … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
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Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie
April 19, 2022
Born on the 7th of March in 1947, Pete Edochie is one of the legendary Nollywood actors with a career spanning well over four decades. Considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, Edochie came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of ‘Okonkwo’ in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie
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Men You Should Know: Andrew Jonathan Nok
April 19, 2022
He was described by his state Governor as “a big man, who was never too big to serve”. A man of International repute yet dedicated himself to service at the local level, with energy, focus and determination. One of the greatest scientists Nigeria and Africa has produced in recent times; a template for exemplary civil … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Andrew Jonathan Nok
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Women You Should Know- Bola Shagaya
April 19, 2022
A fashion enthusiast and a business mogul, epitomizing dexterity, expressing sheer abilities to capitalize on business opportunities and manifesting the rare trait of nimbleness of mind in the world of business; trade and investments. An emphatic typology of the believers in, ‘third world countries do not really exist, only third world minds’; a reassurance that … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Bola Shagaya
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Women You Should Know- Gambo Sawaba
April 19, 2022
Born on the 15th of February 1933, Gambo Sawaba was in the category of the pioneer women activists, philanthropist and politicians.[1] Background: Early Life and Education Born to an immigrant Father of Ghanian Descent,-Isa Amartey Amarteifio, and a Nigerian mother of the Nupe tribe in Niger state. Gambo’s mother, Fatima was already a widow with … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Gambo Sawaba
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Men You Should Know: Shehu Shagari
April 19, 2022
If there was an embodiment of statesmanship and gentlemanliness, Alhaji Shehu Shagari could be regarded as that. A typology of the cap with many feathers; an academic and intellectual, a traditional ruler, a religious leader, an administrator, a politician, a civil servant and the many more terms that could be attributed to this man. A … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Shehu Shagari
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Women You Should Know: Maryam Babangida
April 19, 2022
Credited with the creation of the office of the first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Maryam Babangida was regarded as one of the most glamorous Wife’s of the Head of State that Nigeria has had so far; Beautiful, Elegant and a contemporary version of a vintage Queen; expressed by her attainment of a … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Maryam Babangida
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Men You Should Know: Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as Justice Oputa, Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa was regarded as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished legal personalities. A man who was justifiably considered a man with a coat of many colors; a typical biblical Joseph in Nigerian terms; a renowned legal colossus, Economist, Historian, Public Servant, Administrator extraordinaire, visionary statesman and the Socrates of … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa
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Women You Should Know: Queen Amina of Zazzau
April 19, 2022
The Zazzau emirates is one of the most powerful and most popular emirates in Nigeria, possibly West Africa. One factor that has contributed to the legendary status of the Zazzau emirates is the name, Queen Amina. Whether in reference as Queen Amina of Zaria, or the Amina Sauraniyan Zazzau, or Amina the Warrior Queen, Queen … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Queen Amina of Zazzau
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Women You Should Know: Aloma Mariam Mukhtar
April 19, 2022
16th July 2012 was a memorable and an historic day in Nigeria; Nigeria had her first female Chief Justice, in the person of Aloma Mariam Mukthar, sworn in-by the then President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Early Life and Education Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, an indigene of Adamawa state, was born 20th November 1944 in the present day … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Aloma Mariam Mukhtar
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Men You Should Know: Archbishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
April 19, 2022
As we gravitate towards another religious festive season, it is not out of place to remind ourselves of people who have served to strengthen the reins of Religious beliefs in Nigeria. One of the numerous examples available we ought to familiarize ourselves with or recall is Samuel Ajayi Crowther: African Bishop and Missionary. Early Life … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Archbishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
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Women You Should Know: Laila Dogonyaro
April 19, 2022
How do we adequately introduce Laila Dogonyaro? Maybe a Gladiator amongst men, or a Titan amongst women. Big, Bold, Beautiful, and a Bulldozer. Yes, she was a bulldozer in every sense; blazing trails in otherwise dreaded terrains, and clearing paths for others to walk with a greater sense of ease. Dogonyaro was simply Audacious, Bodacious … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Laila Dogonyaro
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Men You Should Know: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
April 19, 2022
The date? 4th November, 1933. The place? Zungeru, Niger state, Nigeria. The man? Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu: Military Officer, Nigerian Politician, Biafran icon, Ikemba! While the highlight of many greats is a rise from grass to grace,Ikemba was born in the glory of wealth and affluence, abundance of supply, with his hands in milk and teeth … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
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Men You Should Know: Professor P. N. Okeke
April 19, 2022
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
