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Nigerians In History: Yusuf Bala Bantex
April 19, 2022
Though loved by many because of work ethics, hated by many because of political affiliations and respected by many because of unflinching loyalty, Barnabas Y. Bala Bantex is a man that the southern Kaduna demography will remember for a long time. Read more about Nigerians In History Born in 1956 to the family of … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Yusuf Bala Bantex
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Nigerians In History: David Obadiah Lot
April 19, 2022
It is no news that Nigeria has produced an array of religious leaders. From the mainline orthodox to the charismatic Pentecostals, you cannot miss a chance to encounter great men of all sorts. One of these is the man David Obadiah Lot. Read more about Nigerians in history David Obadiah Vrengkat Lot is popularly referred … Continue reading Nigerians In History: David Obadiah Lot
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Nigerians In History: TB Joshua
April 19, 2022
Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as Prophet TB Joshua was born on June 12, 1963. He was a Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist and philanthropist. He was the leader and founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a Christian megachurch that runs the Emmanuel TV station from Lagos. Read more about Nigerians In … Continue reading Nigerians In History: TB Joshua
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Top 10 Nigerian Authors In History
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has no dearth of literary talent. From its earliest days, the country’s authoring scene has brimmed with skilled wordsmiths, who have created brilliant writing about the many aspects of lived experience. Read more about Top 10 Consequently, ranking that mass is a hard job. But it’s a fun task nevertheless; in doing so, … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Authors In History
10 Nigerian Sports People In History
April 19, 2022
It’s hard to compile a list of the top ten Nigerian sportspeople in history. You would have to leave out some exceptionally gifted top performers, who are probably just as deserving as those left on such a list. Read more about Top 10 That’s precisely the conundrum this writer faced while preparing this article. … Continue reading 10 Nigerian Sports People In History
Nigerians In History: Thomas Adesanya Ige Grillo
April 19, 2022
Thomas Adesanya Ige Grillo was born on January 29, 1927, in Lagos, Nigeria. The son of J. Aina Osaoba and V. Adenike Omolara (Serrano) Grill. He was the First professor of Anatomy in Nigeria. Read more about Nigerians in history Professor Thomas Adesanya Ige Grillo was importantly the founding Dean of the Faculty of … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Thomas Adesanya Ige Grillo
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Nigerians In History: Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi
April 19, 2022
Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, born 5th November 1922, was an outspoken Islamic scholar and Grand Khadi of the Northern Region of Nigeria (1962–1967), a position which made him a central authority in the interpretation of the Sharia legal system in the region. Read more about Nigerians in history He was a close associate of Ahmadu … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi
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Nigerians In History: Augustine Echewodor Ukattah
April 19, 2022
Early life Augustine Echewodor Ukattah was born at Ahaba-Oloko in the Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, on August 28, 1918. Ukattah was the fourth son of the Ukattah Nkor Abajuo family and Ejighiato Nwamgbede Ukattah, both of Ahaba-Oloko. Read more about Nigerians In History His father died when he was very … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Augustine Echewodor Ukattah
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Nigerians In History: Philomena Obiageliuwa Uyanwah
April 19, 2022
Philomena Obiageliuwa Uyanwah known as Doctor Philomena was born on the 28th of March 28, 1938. She was a Nigerian doctor who was Chief Medical Officer in Biafra during the Nigeria-Biafran war. Read more about Nigerians In History She was a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and an adviser to … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Philomena Obiageliuwa Uyanwah
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Nigerians In History: Yahaya Madawaki
April 19, 2022
Alhaji Yahaya Madawaki, MFR, OBE, DLL and holder of King George VI Coronation Medal was born in January 1907. He was a prominent Nigerian politician, former Minister of Health, the Madawaki of Ilorin and the Atunluse of Erin-Ile, Kwara State. Read more about Nigerians in history Early life Alhaji Yahaya was born in 1907 … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Yahaya Madawaki
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10 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women Pt2
April 19, 2022
This article is a sequel to the previous edition on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. Below is the continuation of other five heroic and notable women in Nigeria’s History: Queen Amina Bakwa Amina was the daughter of Bakwa of Turunku. When Bakwa died in 1566, the crown of … Continue reading 10 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women Pt2
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5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
April 19, 2022
This article is a two-part article on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. This is not necessarily a defined order or the standard measurement of the Nigerian woman. There are a lot of women whose struggles and efforts have and might never come to the limelight or will be … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
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Nigerians In History: Omu Okwei
April 19, 2022
With name variations such as Omu Okwei, queen of Osomari; Felicia Ifeoma Ekejiuba. Okwei (Pronunciation: Oak-way) was born Felicia Ifeoma Ekejiuba in 1872 as the daughter of Prince Osuna Afubeho, of the Igbo tribe, and one of his several wives. She was a granddaughter of Abo king Obi Ossai. Read more about Nigerians In History … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Omu Okwei
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Nigerians in History- Joseph Ayo Babalola
April 19, 2022
Joseph Ayo Babalola was born on the 25th of April, 1904. He was the first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called CAC in Nigeria. He was credited with healing powers. He was also married to Deaconess (Mrs) Dorcas Babalola. Background and Early Life Babalola was born of Yoruba parents at Odo-Owa, Kwara … Continue reading Nigerians in History- Joseph Ayo Babalola
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Nigerians In History: Efunroye Tinubu
April 19, 2022
Madam Efunroye Tinubu cited to have been born in 1810 was named Efunporoye Osuntinubu at birth. She was a politically significant figure in Nigerian history because of her role as a powerful female aristocrat and slave trader in pre-colonial and colonial Nigeria. She was a major figure in Lagos during the reigns of Obas … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Efunroye Tinubu
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