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Women You Know- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde MFR was born, Omotola Jalade on the 7th of February, 1978. She is popularly known as a Nigerian Actress, Singer, Philanthropist and former Model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995; the leading actress has appeared in

Everyday Heroes: Tony Elumelu and The Tony Elumelu Foundation

Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Elumelu holds the Nigerian national honours, the Commander of the Order

Everyday Hero- Kafayat Sanni

Twenty-two years old Kafayat Sanni, a Flight Lieutenant and one of the youngest of the Nigerian Air Force pilots and the first female fighter pilot recently decorated is today’s Everyday Hero. Not only because of her age, but also her

Men You Should Know: Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion

The life’s journey of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion started in the small farming village of Okada, in the present Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, on 11th September 1934. He was born to the late Josiah Agharagbon

ThrowBack Thursday: Alimotu Pelewura -The Fish Seller and Market Leader Who Stood for the Women

Alimotu Pelewura born of the Awori extraction in Eko, Lagos State, in 1865. While helping and learning in the trade of fish from her mother, Alimotu decided to take after the profession and she became very successful too. She rose

Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart

Before he published his first book, Chinua Achebe had already gathered some experience as a writer. He had written many short stories and some of his short stories were published while he was a student of the University of Ibadan.

12-year Old Nigerian Boy Gains Global Recognition for Mathematical Discovery

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, a 12-year old Nigerian boy based in the United Kingdom, Chika Ofili, made history after scooping an award at the Trulittle Hero Awards 2019. The Trulittle Hero Award, which annually rewards kids and young people

Nigerian Man, Joseph Udumeze Chukwueke Elected Mayor of Woodlynne in America

Over the course of 2019, we have seen Nigerians abroad emerge as political leaders in countries such as the United Kingdom (Kemi Badenoch), United States (Adewale Adeyemo) and in high profile medical teams (Oluyinka Olutoye). The Nigerian diaspora population ranges

Men You Should Know: Tony Elumelu

Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu was born on the 22nd of March 1963 in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. He hails from Onicha-Ukwu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Career Earlier in his career, he ventured into the banking sector

Nigeria’s First Female Graduate of Science, Deborah Jibowu, Dies Aged 95

Lady Deborah Jibowu, reputable as Nigeria’s first female science graduate has died at the age of 95. News of her death was made public by the Governor of Ekiti State, of which she is a native, Dr. Kayode Fayemi through

Nigerians in History: Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo

Brief Sketch of a ‘Rolling Dollar’ The name, ‘Rolling Dollar’ is Epic; the Man, Fatai was a genius. Any list of Nigeria’s musical legends must have the name. Let us scratch that and put an emphasis on ‘must’ contain the

Women You Should Know – Onyeka Onwenu

Born 17th May, 1952, respected as a living legend, referred to as the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, and journalist, politician, recording artist and X Factor

Men You Should Know – Charles Soludo

Charles Chukwuma Soludo was born on the 28th of July, 1960. The man, popularly referred to as Charles Soludo, is a Nigerian Professor of Economics and a former Governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank

Nigerians in History- Stella Obasanjo

Stella Obasanjo, was probably famous primarily for being the first lady of Nigeria, and wife to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. As significant as that position was, however, to confine her fame and impact to just that will be disrespectful and demeaning.

Women You Should Know – Kemi Adetiba

Early life Born in Lagos on 8 January 1980, Kemi Adetiba is a Nigerian music video director, filmmaker, and television director whose works have appeared on Channel O, MTV Base, Soundcity TV, BET and Netflix. Born into the family of

Nigerians in History: Shuaibu Amodu

Shuaibu Amodu was born in April, 1958 and hails from Edo state. He was a Nigerian football player and coach who played as a striker during his playing days. Playing and Coaching career As a player, he was a striker,

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