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Dora Akunyili: The bold administrator who rid Nigeria of fake drugs

Dora Akunyili had taken a keen interest in stamping out fake drugs from Nigeria after suffering a personal tragedy.

Abba Kyari, the ‘powerful’ business executive and Buhari loyalist who divided opinions

Abba Kyari is a polarising figure. The confirmation of his death at the early hours…

Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf
Remembering Bilkisu Yusuf: The Nigerian journalist and feminist who died in Mecca stampede

Hajiya Bilikisu Yusuf may have died under tragic circumstances in the course of serving God, but she’ll never be forgotten for her advocacy for women’s rights, child education, and justice.

WATCH: A Dark Sunday In Abule-Ado, A Peaceful Lagos Community

Until a visit to the Abule-Ado community, it is easy to dismiss the extent of residents’ loss as little, especially as the world – and – Nigeria – is focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: How Gas Explosion Killed 20, Left Over 500 People Displaced In Abule-Ado

The impact of the explosion and the tragedy it left in its wake will forever haunt the residents of Abule-Ado.

Abule-Ado: Before And After Photos Of A Peaceful Community Rocked By Devastating Gas Explosion

Before Abule-Ado, a community near FESTAC in Amuwo Odofin, suffered a devastating gas explosion on…

In Photos: How Abule-Ado Community Lost Over 20 Lives, Buildings And Properties Worth Over N2bn To Gas Explosion

It’s been six days since residents of Abule-Ado, a community near FESTAC in Amuwo Odofin…

Abule-Ado Gas Explosion
Abule Ado: How Lagos community lost over 20 lives, houses, and N2 billion worth of properties to gas explosion

Residents of Abule-Ado, a community near FESTAC in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos, woke up to a deafening explosion on the morning of March 15, 2020 after a truck crashed into gas cylinders stacked in a gas processing plant.

PHOTOS: A closer look at the impact of the Abule Ado explosion

Many people who never visited the site of the explosion, are oblivious of the extent of damage done to the area.

Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale: Pioneer of modern nursing who made hospitals cleaner, safer

Florence Nightingale is the British ‘Lady with the lamp’ who became famous for her role…

Remembering Oba Ladapo Ademola: The Alake of Egba forced into exile by ‘feminists’

Feminism may be gaining so much popularity now, but it is not new in Africa.…

Five innovations that came out of the Nigeria-Biafra war 

Due to the lack of access to many essential resources during the war, necessity became the mother of invention.

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Remembering Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: The fearless activist who forced a king into exile

There is much more about Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti than just being the first Nigerian woman to…

Nigerian players
From ‘slum’ to world stage: 3 Nigerian players who made it against all odds

The dream of most Nigerian footballers is to play in the top clubs in Europe…

How Agbani Darego became the first black African to win Miss World

She began nursing a dream of becoming a model in her teens, but her conservative father dismissed the career plan.

Alimotu Pelewura
Alimotu Pelewura: The fish seller who led Lagos market women protest against colonial masters

Alimotu Pelewura, you may not have heard about her, but the British colonial officials in…

Chioma Ajunwa
Chioma Ajunwa: How police officer became first woman to win Olympic gold for Nigeria

When you hear about Nigerian police officers what comes to your mind is not always…

Sam Okwaraji
Sam Okwaraji: How Nigerian footballer died mid match at 25

If you were ‘fortunate’ enough to hear the fabled tales of the extraordinary match that…