Archives Tag: Hero
Everyday Heroes: Micheal Taiwo Akinkunmi
April 19, 2022
One of the most glaring symbols of Nigeria as a nation is the ‘green-white-green’; colours of the Nigerian flag. Without a doubt, the history of Nigeria could be regarded as incomplete without a mention of the flag; more so, the list of Nigeria’s heroes cannot be regarded as comprehensive without a mention of the designer … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Micheal Taiwo Akinkunmi
By jeremiah
Everyday Heroes – Hauwa Mohammed Liman
April 19, 2022
Some heroes are well known, some are barely known, barely heard of, barely recognized, and hardly acknowledged, except by the direct recipients of their goodwill. Hauwa Mohammed Liman could as well be just another name on any roaster, or in any northern household in Nigeria. But ‘this’ Hauwa Mohammed Liman is not just another name, … Continue reading Everyday Heroes – Hauwa Mohammed Liman
By jeremiah
Everyday Heroes-Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh
April 19, 2022
Calamity came knocking on the doors of the Nigerian nation in 2014 in the form of the Ebola virus. The fear was so gripping that the false instruction given by ‘one voice’, “Salt! Drink salt, rub salt, bathe with salt… anything Salt, was obeyed across the entire nation, from the high and mighty literate to … Continue reading Everyday Heroes-Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh
By jeremiah
Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
April 19, 2022
To some, Samuel Okwaraji would be an unfamiliar name, especially if you were born in the 90’s or have no interest in football. Yet to others, Samuel Okwaraji’s name is one that brings memories of a hero, a patriot and a football star. It is a name fondly remembered by the manner of his death … Continue reading Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
By jeremiah
Google Doodle Marks Dr. Stella Adadevoh’s 62nd Birthday
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s heroine, Dr. Stella Adadevoh, who saved the nation from the Ebola outbreak in 2014, would have turned 62 today had she not contracted the deadly virus from Patrick Sawyer – Patient Zero. “For the greater public good.” — Adadevoh Despite, like other doctors in Nigeria, never having come across Ebola before, Dr. Adadevoh suspected … Continue reading Google Doodle Marks Dr. Stella Adadevoh’s 62nd Birthday
By ibiene
Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: The Career Of Super Eagles Icon, Rashidi Yekini
April 19, 2022
Six years after the death of an icon, Nigeria still remembers Rashidi Yekini vividly for his great confidence and skill on the ball, which helped Nigeria gain world football recognition. The seasoned striker was one of the trailblazers that cleared the path for Africans to play International football with top European clubs. Yekini was no … Continue reading Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: The Career Of Super Eagles Icon, Rashidi Yekini
By achem
Did You Know Anthony Joshua Was A Bricklayer Before Pro-Boxing?
April 19, 2022
Another contender, on Saturday night, felt the heat Anthony Joshua brings to the ring and was unable to withstand it, as the champ yet again retained his heavyweight straps. Joshua defeated WBA mandatory challenger, Alexander Povetkin, in a 7-round thrilling fight that proved to be hiss toughest encounter yet. You already know him as the … Continue reading Did You Know Anthony Joshua Was A Bricklayer Before Pro-Boxing?
By achem
ThrowBack Thursday: Ojukwu’s Final Days
April 19, 2022
Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in his elements, comes across as a man who exudes a rare charm. Though born into an aristocratic family, able enough to afford being trained at Oxford University until he got into the military, he fought nonetheless to be free of his father’s stronghold. He carried this sense of independence of thought … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ojukwu’s Final Days
By adedoyin
Everyday Heroes: Blankson Dies After Rescuing 13 Drowning Boat Passengers
April 19, 2022
After single-handedly rescuing 13 people after a boat capsized along the Abonnema-Bakama waterways in Degema, Rivers State, on 28 July, 2018, 36-year-old Joe Blankson, a diesel supplier lost his life as he made to save a 14th drowning passenger. Hero The boat, which was conveying 25 passengers from Abonnema wharf to Bakana, had the help … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Blankson Dies After Rescuing 13 Drowning Boat Passengers
By henry
Interesting Facts About 5 Nigerian Heroes and Heroines
April 19, 2022
Men and women who by their talent, skill, hard work and commitment have made Nigeria proud, have been honoured in several ways, inspiring others to do more. But how much do you really know about our heroes and heroines? Here are a few interesting facts about 5 of them: 1. PROFESSOR WOLE SOYINKA (FIRST AFRICAN NOBEL … Continue reading Interesting Facts About 5 Nigerian Heroes and Heroines
