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Men You Should Know: Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa

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

Ariyike, the Photography Wonder Child

In the past, photographers were perceived as jobless folk, roaming the town for ‘wash and take’ pictures. Today, these creative geniuses inspire us every day with amazing shots that hold beautiful memories. An 8-year-old Nigerian, Ariyike Muyinoluwa Oluwaseun, is pushing

Adekunle Gold Weds Simi; How They Met

In December 2018 singers Simi and Adekunle Gold made news when Simi posted, on Instagram, a photo of a kiss they shared on the stage of “Simi Live in Lagos” concert which held in December 2018. A post which she

Women You Should Know: Aloma Mariam Mukhtar

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

Men You Should Know: Archbishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther

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

The Life and Times Of Tosyn Bucknor

On Monday, November 20, 2018, the news of Tosyn Bucknor’s death shook the entertainment industry and many who loved her for her phenomenal work on radio. Fondly called “Area Mama” by her listeners, Bucknor was an on-air personality on Inspiration

Women You Should Know: Laila Dogonyaro

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

Men You Should Know: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu

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

Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin

You might want to use the term ‘Hall of Fame’, ‘Roll- Call of the Greats’, ‘who’s who in…’ etc. Whatever categorization you might want to use, as far as women rights activism is concerned, you can comfortably add the name

Men You Should Know: Professor P. N. Okeke

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

Women You Should Know: Ladi Kwali

Some argue that genius is genetic; pure nature, others claim that genius is achieved; sheer nurture. Whatever position you take. Nigerian Pottery defines genius from one name, Kwali; Ladi Kwali. The name Ladi Kwali is a combination of a day

Women You Should Know: Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe

Christy Uduak Esssien-Igbokwe, in her time, was regarded as Nigeria’s First Lady of Songs. Sadly, her fame was short-lived as death took her away too soon. The Akwa-Ibom State-born Christy Igbokwe, according to the predictions of fortune tellers, would be

Men You Should Know: Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Time flies and people tend to move on to new things and forgetting both people and situations. Nonetheless, there are some people that cannot be ‘moved’ away from or forgotten. Okay, maybe not ‘cannot’, but it will be safe to

Did You Know? Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony, The Fountain Pen Millionaire

The Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way is one of Lagos’s better known roads.The multi-lane motor route goes through the southern end of Ikeja, the city’s capital district, and links some of the metropolis’s key neighbourhoods and commercial hubs. And of course, its

Everyday Heroes: Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun

“It is not only what my country can or will do for me, but what I can also do for the betterment of my country.” – Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun   FAMILY BACKGROUND Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun, born in Jos, Plateau State,

Google Doodle Marks Dr. Stella Adadevoh’s 62nd Birthday

Nigeria’s heroine, Dr. Stella Adadevoh, who saved the nation from the Ebola outbreak in 2014, would have turned 62 today had she not contracted the deadly virus from Patrick Sawyer – Patient Zero. “For the greater public good.” — Adadevoh

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