Archives Tag: Men
Everyday Hero: Cornelius Gofung
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has been ranked among the poorest countries in the world with as much as 87 million of its 150 million people living in extreme poverty. For a country like that, seeing pupils dressed in shabby school uniforms and cut sandals is not an uncommon sight in communities, most especially among students of public and … Continue reading Everyday Hero: Cornelius Gofung
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know – Jim Ovia
April 19, 2022
Jim James Ovia was born on November 4, 1951, at Agbor, Delta State. A Nigerian businessman, motivational speaker and writer. He founded Zenith Bank in 1990. He was the Chairman and pioneer CEO of Zenith Bank PLC, Nigeria’s largest and Africa’s 6th largest bank by Shareholders’ Funds. He is a versatile businessman who is not … Continue reading Men You Should Know – Jim Ovia
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion
April 19, 2022
The life’s journey of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion started in the small farming village of Okada, in the present Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, on 11th September 1934. He was born to the late Josiah Agharagbon Oviawe Igbinedion and Madam Okunozee (nee Ihaza) a descendant of the Royal House of Usen. … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion
By jeremiah
International Men’s Day 2019
April 19, 2022
International Men’s Day is an annual event celebrated on 19th November and is founded on six pillars*: To promote positive male role modelsTo celebrate men’s positive contribution to society, the family and the environmentTo focus on men’s health and well-beingTo highlight discrimination against malesTo improve gender relations and to promote gender equalityTo create a safe, better … Continue reading International Men’s Day 2019
By ibiene
Nigerians in History: Ishaya Shuaibu Audu
April 19, 2022
Ishaya Sha’aibu Audu was born on March 1, 1927, in Anchau, a village near Zaria, Kaduna State, to a father who had converted from Islam to Christianity. That categorized Audu in the group often referred to as ‘Hausa Christian’. The summarization of the man could be in the words; doctor, professor, pastor, philanthropist and politician. … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Ishaya Shuaibu Audu
By jeremiah
Growth & You: Professional Grooming For Men – 10 Simple Tips
April 19, 2022
In my line of work, it is only natural to have consulted for more individual female clients on issues of Personal Style, Etiquette, Dressing, and Grooming in general. Some would say that many men do not really care about those “foppish” matters. Society hasn’t helped much either. But the truth is that men do need … Continue reading Growth & You: Professional Grooming For Men – 10 Simple Tips
By noela-ugwu
Nigerians In History: Kashim Ibrahim
April 19, 2022
Sir Shettima Kashim Ibrahim! A Northern Founding Father and a National Giant, especially in the colonial days of Nigeria. Born on the 10th of June 1910, Sir Kashim Ibrahim (as he is popularly referred to today) was a Kanuri politician who was head of the Native Administration in Borno and was a minister for Social … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Kashim Ibrahim
By jeremiah
The Changing Dynamics of Wooing
April 19, 2022
It may not be common yet, but the dynamic of wooing no longer leans majorly on the side of men. In fact, women in the western world, for instance, have so much perfected the art that their men do not feel burdened with strategizing and lying for the chase any longer. Interestingly, the trend is … Continue reading The Changing Dynamics of Wooing
By adedoyin
Teju Cole Joins Harvard University As Gore Vidal Professor of Creative Writing
April 19, 2022
It’s no small tale that Nigerians are doing extraordinary things in the diaspora, and these many achievements cus across different fields; entertainment, medicine, technology, academics, you name it. One of such many Nigerians is writer and academic, Teju Cole, who just recently joined Harvard University’s Department of English as the Gore Vidal Professor of the … Continue reading Teju Cole Joins Harvard University As Gore Vidal Professor of Creative Writing
By achem
Cowries Defeat Gosar to Retain Lagos Men’s Rugby League Title
April 19, 2022
Cowries RFC defeated Gosar RFC over the weekend at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere to retain the Lagos Men’s Rugby league title. Both sides had a rather lacklustre start with both teams fighting hard to get on the front foot. Minutes later, Cowries RFC had the game in their control as team … Continue reading Cowries Defeat Gosar to Retain Lagos Men’s Rugby League Title
By achem
FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nwora Invites 12 Players For D’Tigers
April 19, 2022
A total of twelve players have made the cut for D’Tigers next set of games in the FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifying series to be staged in Lagos between the 14th and 16th of September. D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora made the selection, with the 12-man team expected to be in camp on the 6th of … Continue reading FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nwora Invites 12 Players For D’Tigers
By achem
Men Should You Know: Bankole Cardoso
April 19, 2022
The man, Bankole Cardoso, is the son of Mr Afolabi Cardoso and late Dr Ameyo Adadevoh, the heroine who fought against the invasion of the Ebola virus in Nigeria. Bankole Cardoso, co-founder of Easy Taxi, was formerly resident at New York before he returned to Nigeria in 2013, after quitting his job with Carlyle Group … Continue reading Men Should You Know: Bankole Cardoso
Men You Should Know: Dayo Israel
April 19, 2022
Dayo Israel (Temidayo Israel Abdulai), born on 29th January 1986 in Mushin, to the Abdulai Family, in Olowogbowo (Agboole Baba Eleran/Baba Dudu) and the Banire Family in Ibita Ofin Lagos Island. His grandfather was Alhaji B. S.Abdulai, who owned the Oju Ogunle in Mushin, Lagos and was a manager in the First Bank of Nigeria, … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Dayo Israel
Everyday Heroes: Adepeju Olukokun, The Warrior Against Hunger
April 19, 2022
Adepeju Olukokun is one Nigerian with a heart of gold. He is an average Nigerian who believes that “you do not have to have much… before you can extend a hand of goodness to others”. Rather, he believes that goodwill that comes from the largess of one’s heart goes a long way. Growing up without … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Adepeju Olukokun, The Warrior Against Hunger
Men You Should Know: Cosmas Maduka
April 19, 2022
Dr Cosmas Maduka is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Coscharis Group of Companies. He is a Nigerian billionaire and has been listed on Forbes as one of the richest men in the Africa. However, the Nnewi-born business tycoon did not just stumble on success; his is a case of a rough path leading to … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Cosmas Maduka
