Michael Orodare

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Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu – the visionary rich kid who wrote the blueprint for the Igbo nation

In the past two decades, the Nigerian government has battled the resurgence of a pocket…

Remembering Flora Nwapa – The first African woman to publish a book in English

In her first novel – ‘Efuru’ which she published at age 35, Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru…

Abisoye Fagade mourns late Olubadan, says he was everything Ibadanland needed at his time

Abisoye Fagade, an Ibadan-born businessman and Founder of Oyo-Si-Maa-Dun (OSMD) Foundation, has described the late…

Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji – the record label boss who promoted K1 to stardom, dies at 93

The Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Saliu Adetunji who founded Baba Laje Records, one of Nigeria’s…

Olabisi Ajala: The 26-year-old Nigerian globe-trotter who toured the world on a motorcycle

You may be familiar with the evergreen 1972 album – ‘Board Members’ by the legendary…

Olajumoke Obasa
Remembering Olajumoke Obasa – The selfless social worker who established first public bus service in Lagos

One of the major challenges of living in metropolitan Lagos State over the years has…

Oba Adesoji Aderemi
Remembering Sir Adesoji Aderemi – The Ooni of Ife who was first African to be appointed governor in Commonwealth

The agitation for Nigeria’s independence from the British Colonial government took many dramatic turns and…

Kiriji war
Kiriji War: World’s longest ethnic war that pitched powerful Yoruba towns against Ibadan

Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and the largest city in West Africa didn’t just earn…

Prof Ayodele Awojobi
Remembering Prof Ayodele Awojobi – The engineering genius who designed a bi-directional vehicle 

Commuters and residents around Onike area in Yaba, Lagos must be familiar with the 9ft…

South Africans mourn as Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid hero, dies at 90

Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu, who was at the forefront of the campaign against apartheid legislation…

Fela legacy: How long drawn war with Binitie Family cost the Kutis Fela’s shrine

  Years before the death of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Pepple street in Ikeja was…

Ike Ibeabuchi – the heartbreaking story of world boxing champion whose greatness was tamed by the U.S

Ike Ibeabuchi ruled the boxing world in the 1990s with his intimidating physique, an unusual…

Air Peace
Slot Row: We’re not in position to exchange correspondence with UAE government – Air Peace tells Neusroom

Nigeria’s flag carrier Air Peace has said it is not in any position to exchange…

Nigeria and United Arabs Emirates diplomatic row. A Neusroom explainer

You may have seen reports in the media about the suspension of flights to Nigeria…

Cultism can only be tackled if the Nigerian state regain its monopoly on violence – By Dr Remi Adekoya

I watched the BBC Black Axe documentary. It triggered lots of thoughts in my head.…

How do I buy shares in Nigeria? A Neusroom explainer

About 10 to 15 years ago, if you wanted to buy shares in Nigeria as…

Nomthi Odukoya
Obituary: Nomthi Odukoya – The passionate advocate and teacher who championed relentless campaign against child abuse 

Nomthi Simangele Rosemary Odukoya was an exceptional life coach, educationist, writer and a passionate child…

Virgil Abloh – Louis Vuitton’s artistic director and Off-White founder, dies at 41 after battling ‘rare’ cancer for two years

Virgil Abloh, the first and only Black artistic director of global fashion brand Louis Vuitton…