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Femi Orebe: A Citizen Journalist’s Journey at 80
On September 24, 2025, Femi Orebe, a distinguished columnist, a pro-democracy activist, and a public intellectual celebrated his 80th birthday, a milestone that occasioned tributes

Professor Olanike Adeyemo: One Woman, Three Firsts (including First Nigerian Female Aquatic Veterinarian),Oyo State COVID-19 Hero and State Secretary
Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo was born on the 17th of July, 1970 in Ibadan to Alhaji Moshood Akanni Salami, Baale Ladogun of Iseyin, Oyo State and

Sulaiman Ajilara Ajobiewe @70: The Keeper of Yoruba Identity (Oriki) Who Made President Obasanjo Cry
On October 8, 2025, Sulaiman Ajilara Ajobiewe turned seventy, marking seven decades of a life devoted to preserving what many Yoruba have abandoned, the oriki,

BIMBO OLOYEDE: Nigeria’s First Female Newscaster of the Nigerian Television Authority(NTA)
Bimbo Oloyede is an accomplished and revered broadcaster, journalist, and communications expert whose work has left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s media landscape. She is

Dr Kunle Odunsi: A Yoruba Nigerian Doctor Leading America’s Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
Dr. Adekunle “Kunle” Odunsi’s remarkable journey from the streets of Southwestern Nigeria to directing one of America’s premier cancer centers exemplifies the extraordinary contributions Nigerians,

Chief Mrs Leila Fowler (1933-2025): The Quintessential Woman Who Transformed Girls’ Education in Nigeria
Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, MFR, may have passed away on September 6, 2025, but her transformative impact on Nigerian education, particularly on young

Shade Thomas-Fahm: Nigeria’s First Modern Fashion Designer and Boutique Owner Who Transformed Yoruba Traditional Wear to International Luxury
In every field of human endeavor, Yoruba men and women have continually demonstrated their pioneering spirit and significant contributions to global development. Among these trailblazers

Ayo Obe: The Fearless Guardian of Nigerian Democracy
When intimidation silenced many prominent voices, Ayo Obe stood fearlessly with unwavering commitment, championing the rights of her people. Born on May 24, 1955, in

Wale Olaoye: How a Surveyor Built Nigeria’s Most Innovative Security Company (Halogen)
Little is known of Nigerian business leaders in the security sector who have transformed entire industries through vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Dr. Irene Modupeola Thomas (1917-2005): The Nigerian Doctor Who Saved Thousands of Women from Traditional Harmful Practices
The legacy of Dr. Irene Modupeola Thomas is firmly etched in the history of Nigerian medicine, particularly in women’s rights advocacy. Born in 1917 to

Taiye and Kemi Fajana: From 25 Bags of Cement to building a Million-Dollar Twinsfaja Group of Companies
In the bustling streets of Lagos, few stories capture the essence of African entrepreneurship like that of Taiye and Kemi Fajana. Theirs is not a

Dr. Doyinsola Abiola: First Nigerian Woman to Win Eisenhower Fellowship, First Female Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief – A Legacy of Multiple Firsts in Journalism
The death of Dr. Doyinsola Abiola on August 5, 2025, at age 82, marked the end of an era in Nigerian journalism. She was not