Theophilus Danjumma is currently listed as the richest man in Taraba State. He leads the rest with a net worth of $5 Billion. He earned his wealth from various endeavors ranging from businesses in shipping and petroleum to real estate and private investments.
Taraba state is one of the wealthiest states in Nigeria. It is a state that is rich with all kinds of natural resources and people of various...
There are 371 tribes in Nigeria with unique dialects and cultures. These tribes are scattered across the 36 states in Nigeria.
These tribes are located across the 36 states of the country, with some existing across multiple state boundaries. The most popular tribes in Nigeria are undoubtedly the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo tribes which make up 60% of the total population of Nigeria. The Hausa are predominantly in the north...
The Igbo traditional attire is one of the three most circulated traditional attires for weddings, marriages, and occasions in Nigeria, and sometimes, among societies around the world. Back in Nigeria, the Igbo people are mostly found around the eastern part and they are known to play a significant part in the development of commerce and industry in the country.
As it is with every other part of their tradition, the...
Omoyele Sowore is a -year-old Nigerian human rights activist, pro-democracy campaigner, blogger, and writer with an estimated net worth of $10 Million. He is best known as the founder of the news site Sahara Reporters.
Sowore was also a Presidential candidate in the 2019 and 2023 Nigeria Presidential elections under the African Action Congress (AAC), and he was the Initiator of a protest tagged "RevolutionNow." Over the years, his continuous...
Shaffy Bello is a -year-old Nigerian actress and singer born on October 9th, 1970. She was formerly married to Mr. Akinrimisi and is best known for her roles in many Nigerian film and television series.
Shaffy’s dedication to her passion has been the foundation of her career success. Her acting career of several years has seen her appear in many award-winning films in the Nigerian film industry. A few of...
Adesewa Faith Odunsi is a year-old Nigerian mathematics prodigy born on the 30th of August, 2005. She won the Global Open Mathematics Tournament in March 2021 with a margin of 30 points, earning $1,000. Since winning, she has gained fame and received a cash prize of N1 million and a scholarship to study at any Nigerian university.
In this piece, we will explore the biography of Faith Odunsi, her...
The late Alaafin of Oyo had not less than eighteen wives during his lifetime. These wives, including Rahmat, Adedayo, Mujidat, Rukayat, Folashade, Badirat Ajoke, Memunat, Omobolanle, Moji, Anuoluwapo, and Damilola are now free to remarry following his death.
Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, passed away in the late hours of Friday, April 22, 2022. He was popular as the longest-reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for more...
PDP's Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar's legal team comprises of 19 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). The list of SANs includes Chris Uche, Paul Usoro, Tayo Jegede, Ken Mozia, Mahmood Magaji, Mike Ozekhome, Joe Abraham, Garba Tetengi Chukwuma Umeh, Emeka Etiaba, Goddy Uche, Professor Maxwell Gidado, A.K. Ajibade, O.M. Atoyebi, Nella Rabana, Paul Ogbole, Nuremi Jimoh, and Abdul Ibrahim.
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the People's Democratic Party, is no...
Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi's legal team include at least twenty Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) and lawyers. Among the SANs are Dr. Livy Uzoukwu, Chief Awa Kalu, Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, P.I.N. Ikwueto, Chief Ben Anyachebe, S.T. Hon, Arthur Obi Okafor, Ik Ezechukwu, J.S. Okutepa, Dr Mrs Valerie Azinge, Emeka Okpoko, and Alex Ejesieme.
The Labour party candidate, Peter Obi, hired the services of at least 20 senior advocates...
Kunle Adeyanju is a London-based Nigerian adventure cyclist, business owner, and who finished a motorcycle charity ride and landed in Nigeria 40 days later after covering nearly 13,000 kilometers.
Kunle, who is currently the President-elect of the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro, Nigeria, has a knack for attempting seemingly impossible feats, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Also known as "The Lion Heart", Kunle Adeyanju is renowned for accepting...
Chidinma Ojukwu (Real name Chidinma Blessing Echefu, born March 3, 2000) is a year old Nigerian student of the University of Lagos State who became famous for the murder of the CEO of Super TV, Michael Usifo Ataga.
Chidinma became famous after the Nigerian Police paraded her as a prime suspect in the murder case of Usifo Ataga. Her emergence into the limelight has sparked people's quest to know...
Senator Kashim Shettima Mustapha (born on September 2, 1966) is a year old banker and politician. He recently rose to the spotlight after he was selected as the APC presidential running mate of Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.
The politician is privileged to have been in different political seats in Nigeria. He served as the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019. He afterward...
NIMASA is a government organization charged with the responsibility of regulating Nigeria’s maritime industry. Due to the kind of task it shoulders, the staff at this agency are paid well enough to ensure safety on the water. However, the NIMASA salary structure has recently been controversial as it is largely assumed that its workers are not paid well enough to enable them to afford the luxurious lifestyle other staff...
Phyno is not married and does not yet have a child. The year old Nigerian rapper and record producer has been rumored to be expecting a child with an upcoming female Nigerian singer named Rita Edmond but the story appears to not be true.
With a flourishing career in music, Phyno has turned out to be one of the most sought-after celebrities and has been linked to several other...
Flashy, classy, and stylish are only a few adjectives we can use to describe these Nigerian actors. It is not a secret that actors are some of the wealthiest people in the world, at least, their lavish lives prove it every now and then. Have you ever wondered how rich these folks are? They might not get paid as much as their Hollywood counterparts, but one thing is certain,...
It is sweet to think that opposites attract, but the likelihood of a Nollywood celebrity and a non-celebrity getting together seemed like a better fit for a story that unfolds on the big screen. However, sometimes these romances don't last. Nollywood actress Chika Ike and her ex-husband are among the many celebrities whose magical romances never lasted.
When Chika Ike and Tony Eberiri exchanged marriage vows over a decade ago,...
Peter Okoye, professionally known as Mr. P, is a singer, dancer, record producer, songwriter, social activist, and multi-instrumentalist. He rose to fame in the year 2000 as a member of the defunct musical duo P. Square with his twin brother Paul. However, since their split, Peter has embarked on a solo career and has been doing well for himself ever since. He has released several albums and collaborated with...
The Nigerian music industry and music lovers have come to accept that celebrity musicians and twins once popularly known as P-square may never come back together as a musical duo. Paul Nonso Okoye, now addressed as ‘Rudeboy' and his brother Peter Okoye, now addressed as Mr. P at a time, were a formidable duo churning out the best of R&B, hip hop, afrobeat songs to the delight of their...
Charity Eke Fanni, also known as ChaCha Eke is one of Nollywood’s finest actresses who has received praises for her role in showcasing African and Nigerian culture to the world through her roles in epic movies. Best known for playing emotional characters, Chacha has appeared in dozens of Nigerian films with local settings. And aside from being an actress, Chacha is also a model and television personality. However, that...
Fulani herdsmen are nomadic herders, whose history can be traced to the Futa Jalon mountains of West Africa, and whose primary occupation is raising livestock. They are largely located in the Sahel and semi-arid parts of West Africa but due to changes in climate patterns many herdsmen have moved further south into the savannah and tropical forest belt of West Africa.
Fulani herdsmen are found in countries such as Nigeria, Niger, Senegal, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali,...
