Archives Tag: achievements
Midyear Review: What It Is and Why You Need One
April 19, 2022
If you are a football fan or someone who knows about football, you will be conversant with the idea of half-time during matches. Half-times are given for teams to rest and re-strategize for better effectiveness and results. With the year now halved, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the goals you set at … Continue reading Midyear Review: What It Is and Why You Need One
Golden Moments In Sport: When Laurrita Onye Broke The World Record Twice In One Event
April 19, 2022
Laurrita Onye was the star of the show in the women’s Shot put F40 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, where she defied all odds to win Nigeria’s first Track and Field medal on Day 4 of the competition. Onye was clearly on a class of her own — breaking two World Records (WR) in … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sport: When Laurrita Onye Broke The World Record Twice In One Event
By achem
Everyday Heroes: Pa Benedict Odiase
April 19, 2022
Children, Adults, Young, Old, Students, Diplomats, Politicians, Soldiers, Athletes. The list goes on and on. In summary, Patriots; both at home and in the Diaspora, sing the song; a tune that is hummed with delight, a sound that brings hope, a confession that deepens convictions. The Current Nigerian National Anthem; “Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria’s Call … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Pa Benedict Odiase
By jeremiah
Women You Should Know: Aloma Mariam Mukhtar
April 19, 2022
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 Mukhtar, an indigene of Adamawa state, was born 20th November 1944 in the present day … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Aloma Mariam Mukhtar
By jeremiah
Everyday Heroes: Lois Auta
April 19, 2022
The Synonym for ‘Against all Odds’; the epitome of ‘living without limits’; the symbol of ‘hope for the handicapped’; a depiction of ‘the abilities in disabilities’; …if the categorization could go on, Lois Auta will be all that, and possibly more. Lois Auta, who was born on the 29th April 1980, had poliomyelitis affect her … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Lois Auta
By jeremiah
Did You Know: Dr Ladi Kwali Is The Only Woman On A Nigerian Currency Note – ₦20?
April 19, 2022
Many things in life often slip by us, mostly because we go through the routines without really paying attention to the processes. In an age where advocacy for women recognition is on the rise, it would interest anyone to know that, females do have a representation in a very important and loved part in our … Continue reading Did You Know: Dr Ladi Kwali Is The Only Woman On A Nigerian Currency Note – ₦20?
The Life and Times Of Tosyn Bucknor
April 19, 2022
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 FM who won several awards not just in her area of expertise, radio, but in … Continue reading The Life and Times Of Tosyn Bucknor
Asisat, Oba Elegushi, Odumbaku, Others Nominated For TheLagosTimes Achievers Awards
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons ace forward, Asisat Oshoala, has been nominated alongside top contributing citizens of Lagos state, for the 2018 edition of TheLagosTimes Awards. Amongst the selected denizens are, popular Lagos monarch, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi,women radio host,Titi Okewale-Sonaiya, and prominent businessman, politician and esteemed cleric, Cardinal James Odumbaku, who were all nominated for their superb … Continue reading Asisat, Oba Elegushi, Odumbaku, Others Nominated For TheLagosTimes Achievers Awards
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Websites We Love: Slatecube.com
April 19, 2022
All around the world, the educational system produces graduates with theoretical knowledge but not enough abstract or soft skills to make them meet the expectations of employers. This, to a large extent, explains why thousands of Nigerian graduates remain unemployed despite the credentials they’ve gained from their respective higher institutions. Hence, the need for skill … Continue reading Websites We Love: Slatecube.com
Everyday Heroes: Funmilola Awosanya
April 19, 2022
Funmilola Awosanya, a social entrepreneur, is the founder of opportunities.com, a portal that creates employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. Through her platform, she has organized programs that help to empower both men and women alike in areas such as entrepreneurship, business, career, leadership and advocacy. Funmilola is a trained Insurance Broker, holding a Higher National … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Funmilola Awosanya
Minnesota Declares October 6 Wizkid Day
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Starboy, singer and CEO of Starboy Entertainment Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has been honored by Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota in the United States of America. Dayton, declared the 6th of October henceforth as Minnesota’s Wizkid Day in honor of the Nigerian afropop icon. Icon Among his many achievements inspiring the … Continue reading Minnesota Declares October 6 Wizkid Day
