Archives Tag: everyday heroes
US-Based Nigerian Woman Returns Lost $36,000 Dollars
April 19, 2022
Vicky Umodu who is a granny said God has given her everything she has asked for, there was no need to steal another person’s money. Read more about Discover Nigeria Nigerians in Diaspora have always defied the odds to prove that Nigeria is a nation filled with great and trustworthy people. The story of a … Continue reading US-Based Nigerian Woman Returns Lost $36,000 Dollars
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Nigerian Senate Recommends Fuel Tanker Driver For National Honour
April 19, 2022
There were no casualties recorded due to the driver’s bravery and courage. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has recommended a brave tanker driver identified as Ejiro Otarigho to President Muhammadu Buhari for National Honour. In a bid to avert a tragic fire incident that would have cost numerous lives and properties, Mr … Continue reading Nigerian Senate Recommends Fuel Tanker Driver For National Honour
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Everyday Heroes: Mallam Mukhtar Gulma
April 19, 2022
Mallam Mukhtar Gulma, the school teacher who sacrificed his life for his students in Federal government College Birnin Yauri, Kebbi state, is a hero by whatever standard you may want to choose or whatever definition you might like to adopt. A normal man with a sign of beyond normal courage, Mallam Mukhtar Gulma will be … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Mallam Mukhtar Gulma
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Everyday Heroes: The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation
April 19, 2022
Today, we take a look at a foundation that was set up as a means to give back to society in honour of a man who was a giant in his own rights, The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation (EEF). The Foundation is aimed at promoting the legacy of Dr Emmanuel Egbogah, OON (1942-2018). Read more … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation
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Everyday Heroes: Ese Brume
April 19, 2022
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 is a revelation of where many countries are in terms of human capacity development. This 2020 Olympics has also opened up a lot about the Nigerian state of mind when it comes to sports and youth development. The Olympics has left many Nigerians with mixed feelings; mostly tilting towards despair and … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Ese Brume
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Remembering Joe Blankson
April 19, 2022
On June 28, 2018, 13 Nigerians had late Joseph Blankson also popular as Joe Blankson to thank for rescuing their lives in a boat accident. A boat carrying 25 passengers (in Rivers State) departed Abonnema Wharf for Bakana. Passengers in the boat included Blankson who alongside his two sisters were heading to Bakana for a … Continue reading Remembering Joe Blankson
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Everyday Heroes: Dr Samuel Achilefu
April 19, 2022
Dr Samuel Achilefu is a remarkable Nigerian-born Scientist and medical researcher who has pioneered both fundamental and applied research in science, engineering, and medicine. He is the Michel M. Ter-Pogossian Professor of Radiology and Vice-Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine. Read more about Everyday Heroes … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Dr Samuel Achilefu
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Everyday Heroes: Otunba Subomi Michael Balogun
April 19, 2022
Otunba Subomi Michael Balogun is a consummate banker, entrepreneur and Christian advocate who also wears the cap of a dogged philanthropist. The spectrum of activities has enabled him to impact different segments of society, leaving great footprints on the sands of time and space. Read more about Everyday Heroes He founded First City Merchant … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Otunba Subomi Michael Balogun
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Everyday Heroes: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Health Foundation And Autism Center
April 19, 2022
Our Lady of Guadalupe Health Foundation/Autism Center was founded in June 2006 by Engr Chidi Izuwah and Dr (Mrs.) Doris Izuwah and currently the 1st foundation that offers biomedical intervention for children in the Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Nigeria with a Defeat Autism Now (DAN) trained doctor using the world recognized DAN protocol. … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Health Foundation And Autism Center
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Everyday Heroes: Toyin Ojora-Saraki
April 19, 2022
Toyin Ojora-Saraki was born on the 6th of September 1964. She is a global health advocate, healthcare philanthropist and the Founder-President of Wellbeing Foundation Africa. Early life and education Toyin Saraki was born into the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos, Nigeria, as the daughter of the Yoruba aristocrat Oloye Adekunle Ojora, the … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Toyin Ojora-Saraki
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Everyday Heroes: Haruna Gadzama
April 19, 2022
On Sunday 21st of February 2021, Seven people died after a Nigerian airforce plane crashed short of a runway in the capital Abuja. Read more about Everyday Heroes It was reported that the plane which was on its way to Minna for a rescue mission of 42 people who had been kidnapped earlier, had reported … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Haruna Gadzama
Everyday Heroes: Samira Haruna Sanusi
April 19, 2022
After 6 years in a wheelchair, 28 surgeries, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, Samira became cured of Sickle cell anaemia. All thanks to her brother, Mustapha, who donated his bone marrow to her. Samira Haruna Sanusi, who was born with the disease is now AA. On the 28th of October, 2020, Samira celebrated 16 … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Samira Haruna Sanusi
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Everyday Heroes: Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola And WeCyclers
April 19, 2022
Bilikiss Adebiyi or Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola is a Nigerian CEO of the Lagos-based recycling company, Wecyclers. She believes: “one man’s waste is another man’s treasure.” She and her company have gathered many awards and prizes including the King Baudouin International Development Prize in 2018/19. Read more about Everyday Heroes Early Life Adebiyi was born … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola And WeCyclers
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Everyday Heroes: Samkon Kaltho Gado And The Jonah Inheritance
April 19, 2022
Samkon Kaltho Gado was born on the 13th of November 1982. He is a Nigerian-American otolaryngologist. He is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at Liberty. He was signed by the Kansas City … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Samkon Kaltho Gado And The Jonah Inheritance
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Everyday Heroes: Anthony Olubunmi Okogie
April 19, 2022
Cardinal Okogie volunteered to die in place of a Muslim woman who had been condemned to death by stoning by an Islamic court for adultery. That statement above in itself summarises why He takes the place of our Everyday Hero today. If this doesn’t put him on the pedestal of heroes? Nothing else will. … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Anthony Olubunmi Okogie
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