Archives Tag: Men
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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Men You Should Know: Christopher Ofili
April 19, 2022
Early life and education Ofili was born in Manchester to May and Michael Ofili on 10th October 1968. When he was eleven, his father left the family and moved back to Nigeria. Ofili was for some years educated at St. Pius X High School for Boys, and then at Xaverian College in Victoria Park, … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Christopher Ofili
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Men You Should Know: Olisa Agbakoba
April 19, 2022
Olisa Agbakoba, is a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association from 2006 to 2008 and a founding partner of Olisa Agbakoba and Associates, a leading maritime specialist law firm in Lagos. He is also the founder of Nigeria’s foremost human rights organization, the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO). He became known through his work in … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Olisa Agbakoba
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ThrowBack Thursday: Ken Saro-Wiwa As A Martyr (1941-1995)
April 19, 2022
Kenule Beeson “Ken” Saro-Wiwa was born on October 10, 1941, in Bori, Ogoni land in Rivers state. He was a gifted Nigerian writer, environmental activist, television producer, and winner of the Right Livelihood Award for “exemplary courage in striving non-violently for civil, economic and environmental rights” and the Goldman Environmental Prize for his environmental … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ken Saro-Wiwa As A Martyr (1941-1995)
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US Navy Honours Lt. Victor Agunbiade For Managing $45 Million
April 19, 2022
Lieutenant Victor Agunbiade, a Nigerian serving in the United States Naval force has been honoured for effectively managing the country’s largest overseas cash disbursement of $45million. The Nigerian was honoured with the Navy and Marine Corps Development Medal for his outstanding achievement and credibility while in charge of such huge financial asset. Agunbiade who … Continue reading US Navy Honours Lt. Victor Agunbiade For Managing $45 Million
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Men’s Lifestyle: How To Upgrade Your Style
April 19, 2022
Are you looking to upgrade your style but confused about where to start from? This is a normal phase for many guys who are new to the world of fashion. They make the mistake of thinking that being stylish is confusing, difficult, and expensive. As a result, they keep on wearing the same outfits … Continue reading Men’s Lifestyle: How To Upgrade Your Style
Do You Know that Aina Onabolu is Regarded As One of the First Indigenous Teachers in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Aina Onabolu was born in 1882. He was a pioneering Nigerian modern arts teacher and painter who was an important figure in the introduction of arts into the curriculum of secondary schools in the country. He promoted the drawing of environmental forms in a verisimilitudinous style and was known for his early modern work … Continue reading Do You Know that Aina Onabolu is Regarded As One of the First Indigenous Teachers in Nigeria
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Nigerian Becomes First African Vice Chancellor In The United Kingdom
April 19, 2022
Nigerians have continued to hit remarkable strides within and outside the country in all fields of life. A Nigerian Professor who hails from Abatete, Idemili North LGA, Anambra State, has been appointed the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom. This appointment saw the Nigerian become the first African to lead a university or … Continue reading Nigerian Becomes First African Vice Chancellor In The United Kingdom
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Men You Should Know: Peter Fatomilola
April 19, 2022
Peter Fatomilola, or Chief Peter Fatomilola was born on January 16th, 1946. He is popularly known as a Nigerian dramatist, film actor, poet and prolific playwright. Early life and Background Fatomilola was born on 16 January 1946 in the town of Ifisin-Ekiti in Ido-Osi Local Government area of Ekiti State, Nigeria, to Chief Abraham … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Peter Fatomilola
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ThrowBack Thursday: Bola Ige – The Rise Of The Cicero Of Esa-oke |2
April 19, 2022
Bola Ige was highly respected not only for his wisdom but also for his oratory prowess. He was trained in the Classics with Greek and Latin languages as part of the disciplines. Ige could also speak Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa fluently and this endeared him to people across divides. Several books and articles to … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Bola Ige – The Rise Of The Cicero Of Esa-oke |2
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Men You Should Know: Bright ‘Basketmouth’ Okpocha
April 19, 2022
Bright Okpocha is one of the finest comedians to grace the industry in Nigeria and arguably, Africa. Basketmouth is a household name, and he has been in the art for more than two decades now. From his spontaneity to ribs cracking jokes, he is a must-listen-to, hence many fans of the comedy art. One … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Bright ‘Basketmouth’ Okpocha
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Nigerians In History: Teslim Balogun
April 19, 2022
Teslim Balogun is the popular name of Tesilimi Olawale Balogun, a Nigerian footballer that played between the 1940s and 1960s. His date of birth is put around 1927 and place of birth, Nigeria. Teslim Balogun was not only regarded as Nigerian football player but also a pioneer coach. Balogun played at both professional and … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Teslim Balogun
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Everyday Heroes: The TrackAm Team
April 19, 2022
Though not much is known about this name-Prince Enwerem, it is one, however, that attention must be paid to; both now and in the near future. Prince Enwerem hails from Imo state, of the Igbo stock in Nigeria. He was born on the 8th of January in Calabar but has had a fair share … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: The TrackAm Team
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Men You Should Know: Chikwe Ihekweazu
April 19, 2022
Chikwe Ihekweazu is a Nigerian epidemiologist and public health physician. He was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on 15 August 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more about NCDC Background and Career Dr Ihekweazu was born to a Nigerian-German parents. His father is a Nigerian doctor and the … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Chikwe Ihekweazu
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Men You Should Know: Baba Gana Kingibe
April 19, 2022
Born on the 25th of June 1945, Baba Gana Kingibe is a Nigerian politician and political appointee who held many high-level Nigerian governmental posts. He hails from Borno State in the northeastern part of Nigeria and is of Kanuri extraction. Read more about Men You Should Know Early life, Education and Background Kingibe was born … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Baba Gana Kingibe
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