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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…

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…

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…

Fola Adeola
Fola Adeola – The visionary who co-founded GTB with longtime friend

If Fola Adeola looked back to the event that led to the creation of Guaranty…

Tayo Aderinokun GTB
Remembering Tayo Aderinokun: The goal getter who co-founded GTB with his ‘teenage friend’

“As we grew up, Tayo always shared his life’s desires with me. Two very important…

Fola Adeola and Tayo Aderinokun: How unfettered friendship gave birth to one of Africa’s biggest banks

A Yoruba adage, ‘ogún omodé ò lè seré fún ogún odún’, popularly, and quite factually,…

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…

D.O Fagunwa
Remembering D.O. Fagunwa – The great Nigerian author who tragically drowned in a river

One name that is often conspicuously missing in the all-time greats Nigerian writers’ list is D.O. Fagunwa.

Remembering Pastor Bimbo Odukoya – the televangelist who provided light to millions of Nigerians’ dark paths through her ministry

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya remains a shining light who will never be forgotten for her passion, selflessness, and impact.

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…

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…

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…

Pelumi Onifade
One Year After: I spent an hour with Pelumi Onifade’s family. I left with a shattered heart

Abosede Onifade looked frail and traumatised as she sat on a leather sofa in her…

Bamise and Elizabeth Ajetunmobi – ‘Bankers to the less privileged’ accused of masterminding one of Nigeria’s biggest investment frauds

Bamise Samson Ajetunmobi is not your regular start-up CEO. He is an affable, calm, and…

Abisoye Fagade
Abisoye Fagade – The Marketing Communication Executive with a keen eye on political office

Many people have a glittering image in their head of the kind of life Chief…

Martin Mabutho
Obituary: Martin ‘Sounds’ Mabutho – The Larger Than Life Marketing Genius Who Made Nigeria Home

Martin Gaone Mabutho wanted to be a diplomat. As a fresh university graduate, he hoped…

Mohammed Fawehinmi
Obituary: Mohammed ‘Egin MO’ Fawehinmi – The formidable heir who kept the flame burning

Mohammed ‘Egin Mo’ Fawehinmi was a leading figure in Nigeria’s civil society and human rights…