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Everyday Heroes: Basil Okpara Jnr

His game generating interest was piqued at age 7 when his father scolded him for spending so much time playing games rather than building his own games for others to play. Basil took this as a challenge and paid more

Men You Should Know: Victor Olaiya

Described by Alhaji Alade Odunewu of the Daily Times as “The Evil Genius of Highlife,” Victor Olaiya is considered to be one of the best trumpet players in Nigeria. His career started out playing a variety of music including waltz

Nigerians In History: Kashim Ibrahim

Sir Shettima Kashim Ibrahim! A Northern Founding Father and a National Giant, especially in the colonial days of Nigeria. Born on the 10th of June 1910, Sir Kashim Ibrahim (as he is popularly referred to today) was a Kanuri politician

Nigerians In History: Francis Akanu Ibiam

He was born on 29th November 1906 in Unwana, a town close to Afikpo in Ebonyi state in Nigeria, to the family of Chief Ibiam Akanu, a well known and highly respected traditional ruler in the village clan of Unwana.

Nigerian-German Journalist’s Documentary On Codeine Nominated For 2019 Emmy Awards

The news of Ruona J. Meyer‘s BBC documentary, titled Sweet Sweet Codeine, getting nomination for the 2019 Emmy Awards was greeted with much excitement especially for journalists that have put in much effort towards investigating and filming documentaries on issues

Nigerian Appointed The First President Of The Barack Obama Foundation

Nigerians abroad have contributed immensely in changing the world and making the planet a better place to live in through their activities with global profit and non-profit organizations. The news of the appointment of American-based Nigerian economist, Adewale Adeyemo, as

Men You Should Know: Dr. Wale Sulaiman

  The pride of being Nigerian is often awoken when one hears, reads, or sees the success stories of other Nigerians, especially as they take the lead in making a difference in their various fields of endeavour in the diaspora.

Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta

In a world filled with diverse talents, few individuals work to the level of their legacy outliving them. Nigerian writers have in the past exhibited and still show how powerful the pen can be used in changing the world. Even

Men You Should Know- Herbert Macaulay

He was born and christened, Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay, on the 14th of November 1864, in Broad St. Lagos to the family of Thomas Babington Macaulay and Abigail Crowther. The man- popularly referred to as Herbert Macaulay, was

Men You Should Know- Benson Andrew Idahosa

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

Woman You Should Know- Bimbo Rosemary Odukoya

Born on the 12th of September, 1960, Abimbola Rosemary “Bimbo” Odukoya was a Nigerian pastor and televangelist with the Fountain of Life Church and the President of Discovery for Women. She was the hostess of ‘Single and Married’, a television

Men You Should Know: Iya Abubakar

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

Men You Should Know: Ken Saro-Wiwa

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

Women You Should Know- Florence ‘Flora’ Nwapa

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

Top 5 Nigerian Men In The Tech Space Doing Amazing Things!

Last week we talked about 5 inspiring women doing things in the tech space here. Some of these women had no background in technology but have been able to utilize their skills, resources and passion to make impact in the

Wellness: 6 Testosterone-Boosting Foods For Men

Testosterone is the sex hormone in men. It carries out a whole range of functions from improving sex drive to building muscles, from strengthening bones to maintaining reproductive health. In a nutshell, it is responsible for many qualities that make

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