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Lateef Jakande: A Pioneer

  By now, you would probably have heard that Mr Lateef Jakande is dead but chances are that you may or may never have heard of the man before. If you have, it is probably because you were around when

Nigerians in History- Joseph Ayo Babalola

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)

Did You Know? The First Black Artist To Paint An Official Portrait Of The US President Is A Nigerian

Kehinde Wiley! That’s the name. Kehinde Wiley. Kehinde Wiley was born on February 28, 1977. He is an African-American portrait painter based in New York City, who is known for his highly naturalistic paintings of black people. He was commissioned

Men You Should Know: Osatohanmwen Osemwengie

  Nigerians in Diaspora have continued to set the pace for other migrant populations in every part of the world. Nigerian Robotics Engineer, Osatohanmwen Osemwengie, is a perfect example of Nigerians hitting remarkable strides abroad. Read more about Men you

Men You Should Know: Michael Ade-Ojo

Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, OON, was born on the 14th of June, 1938. He is a Nigerian business magnate and founder of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin Ondo state, Nigeria. Early life Michael Ade-Ojo, known as “The Chief” is of Yoruba extraction

Women You Should Know: Olusola “Sola” Adejoke David-Borha

  Olusola “Sola” Adejoke David-Borha, is the chief executive (CEO) of Africa Regions at the Standard Bank Group since January 2017. She was the CEO of Stanbic IBTC Holdings until January 2017 and was deputy CEO and executive director of

The Nigerians Serving In Joe Biden’s Administration

  There are even more black people working in the newly inaugurated administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris than at any other time in U.S history. And this time around, an unprecedented number of Nigerian-Americans are on the list

Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?

  It is always a big deal to blaze a trail. To be the first in any speciality or field. Such people are special in many ways. One of such is Olurotimi John Badero, a Nigerian-American physician, interventional cardiologist and

Men You Should Know: Anyim Pius Anyim

  Anyim Pius Anyim is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigerian Senate and was Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) during Goodluck Jonathan presidency. He was elected Senator on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

Nigerians In History: Bilkisu Yusuf

Introduction Bilkisu Yusuf, also known as Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf was born on December 2, 1952. She was a Nigerian journalist, columnist and editor for prominent newspapers in Abuja, Kano and Kaduna, Nigeria. She is known in Nigeria for being the

Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime

Sullivan Iheanacho was elected governor of Enugu State, Nigeria in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007 and was reelected on 26 April 2011 for a second tenure which lasted till May 29, 2015 handover. He became governor under

Do You Know Nigeria’s First Female Professor Of Mass Communication?

  Chinyere Stella Okunna is Nigeria’s first female professor in Mass communication. She has served in various capacities as an administrator and educationist in the academia and in the public/political arena. Read more about Do you know? Early Life And

Where Were You? When Balarabe Musa Governed Kaduna (1979-June 1981)

  Balarabe Musa, until his death, was not only renowned for being a one-time progressive governor of Kaduna state, he was also a major critic of successive Nigerian governments and friend of major pro-democracy movements. Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa was born

Gospel Artiste In Focus: Victor Paul

Victor Paul is a Nigerian who hails from Imo state. As a Christian, he believes in Christ and His Finished Work On The Cross. He trusts authentically, unequivocally, and unashamedly in the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of The CHRIST.

Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020

  Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has been listed by global media powerhouse, the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, as one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women for 2020. The Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement was listed alongside the leader

Women You Should Know: Ndidi Dike

  Ndidi Dike was born in London in 1960. She is a Nigeria-based visual artist working in sculpture and mixed-media painting. She is one of Nigeria’s leading female artists. Biography Ndidi Dike first became interested in art as a very

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