Category : Nigeria Guide

From Roadside Mechanic to Chess Champion: The Remarkable Journey of Jamiu, Guided by Tunde Onakoya

NigGalApril 9, 2025April 11, 2025

How I Transformed a Roadside Mechanic into a World-Class Chess Champion says Tunde Onakoya Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess champion, has shared an emotional and...

Nigeria Guide

Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Commitment to the Creative Sector At Makemation

NigGalMarch 15, 2025March 19, 2025

At Makemation Unveiling, Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Commitment to the Creative Sector The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, has witnessed significant growth since the early...

Nigeria Guide

Artist, Demas Nwoko wins Golden Lion Award.

NigGalApril 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Nigerian-born artist, designer and architect, Prince Demas Nwoko, is the recipient of the highly prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award of the 18th International...

Nigeria Guide

Suraj Adekola’s exhibition @ London Business School.

NigGalMarch 27, 2023August 16, 2023

Nigeria-born Manchester-based artist, Suraj Adekola, is one of the artists of African and Afro-descents whose works are on display at an ongoing exhibition titled “Black...

Nigeria Guide

iREP docu-film festival 2023 ends in Lagos

NigGalMarch 27, 2023September 25, 2023

The iRepresent International Documentary Film Festival, (iREP Festival), opened March 16th, for its 13th edition despite intense fears about election violence due to threats by...

Nigeria Guide

Asake Performs “Yoga And Organise” On The Tonight Show.

NigGalMarch 15, 2023September 25, 2023

Nigerian music export Asake pulled off a stunning performance at The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Picking two tracks from his discography, Asake performed a...

Nigeria Guide

Daddy K exhibits “SELFLESS & THE TREACHEROUS HUMAN” At Dubai World Art.

NigGalMarch 10, 2023September 25, 2023

Daddy K, a Nigerian painter and businessman based in Dubai, is set to exhibit his latest works, “SELFLESS & THE TREACHEROUS HUMAN,” at the 9th...

Nigeria Guide

Nigeria Wins International Arts Competition In India.

NigGalFebruary 20, 2023August 16, 2023

Nigeria on Friday emerged winner of the Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Festival in India. The two- week competition is the largest arts and culture...

Nigeria Guide

Lagos emerges third most culturally vibrant African city.

NigGalFebruary 12, 2023February 23, 2024

Johannesburg is the most culturally vibrant city in Africa, according to the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA) that ranks how 12 African cities support...

Nigeria Guide

Tems

NigGalFebruary 6, 2023September 25, 2023

Full Name: Temilade OpeniyiStage Name: TemsDate of Birth: 11 June 1995.Genres: R&B, Afrobeats, Alté, Alternative R&BYears active: 2018 – Present.Nationality: NigerianLabels: RCA Records, Leading Vibes.Residence: LagosOccupation: Singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, actress.Instagram: temsbaby Tems also...

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Gboyega Oyetola

NigGalFebruary 1, 2023September 25, 2023

Full Name: Adegboyega Isiaka OyetolaDate of Birth: 29 September 1954.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Kafayat OyetolaAlma mater: University of Lagos.Occupation: Insurance Broker, Politician.Position(S): Served as the Osun State Governor from 27 November 2018 –...

Nigeria Guide Personality Profiles

Ini Edo

NigGalJanuary 26, 2023September 25, 2023

There are a plethora of stunningly gorgeous and talented black women in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Notable names such as Ini Edo possess not only...

Music Nigeria Guide

Fela Kuti, Burna Boy make Rolling Stone’s 200 greatest singers’ list.

NigGalJanuary 4, 2023August 16, 2023

Nigerian music star Burna Boy and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti made Rolling Stone’s ‘Greatest Singers List’, which began in 2008. Rollingstone, one of the world’s leading music...

Nigeria Guide Personality Profiles

Dino Melaye

NigGalNovember 14, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: Dino Daniel MelayeDate of Birth: 7 January, 1974.Nationality: NigerianAlma mater: Ahmadu Bello University.Occupation: Politician, Lawmaker.Position(S): Served as a Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district (June 2015 – 11 October...

Nigeria Guide

Comic Nasty Blaq Inks int’l Collabo With Run Fashion Line

NigGalNovember 14, 2022August 16, 2023

Popular Nigerian entertainer, Nasty Blaq has added to his achievements. The star comic has inked a first-of-a-kind international collaboration with Emirati fashion brand Run Fashion....

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Yemi Osinbajo

NigGalOctober 20, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: Oluyemi Oluleke OsinbajoDate of Birth: 8 March 1957.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Oludolapo SoyodeAlma mater: University of Lagos (LLB), Nigerian Law School, London School of Economics (LLM).Occupation: Lawyer, Pastor, and Politician.Position(S):...

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Olajide Adediran (Jandor)

NigGalOctober 6, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: Abdul-Azeez Olajide AdediranDate of Birth: 25 November 1977.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Maryam Olajide AdediranAlma mater: The Polytechnic Ibadan; Modul University, Vienna; Howard University School of Business, Washington DC, USA;...

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Nyesom Wike.

NigGalSeptember 28, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: Ezebunwo Nyesom WikeDate of Birth: 13 December 1967.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Eberechi Suzzette WikeAlma mater: Rivers State University of Science and Technology.Occupation: Politician and Lawyer.Position(S): Serving as the 6th Governor of...

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Akinwumi Adesina

NigGalSeptember 21, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: Akinwumi “Akin” AdesinaDate of Birth: 6 February 1960.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Grace AdesinaAlma mater: University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Purdue University in Indiana, USA.Occupation: Economist.Position(S): President of the African Development Bank. (2015 – present)Twitter:@akin_adesina...

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Kayode Fayemi.

NigGalSeptember 20, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: John Olukayode FayemiDate of Birth: 9 February 1965.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Erelu Bisi FayemiAlma mater: University of Lagos, University of Ife, King’s College London.Occupation: Politician.Position(S): Served as the Governor of...

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Hamza Al-Mustapha.

NigGalSeptember 1, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: Hamza Al-MustaphaDate of Birth: 27 July 1960.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Hajiya Hafsa Al-MustaphaAlma mater: Nigerian Defence Academy.Occupation: Retired Military officer Rank: Major.Political party: Action Alliance (AA). Hamza Al-Mustapha (born 27 July...

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Kola Abiola

NigGalAugust 30, 2022August 16, 2023

Full Name: Abdul-Lateef Kola AbiolaState of Origin: Ogun State.Date of Birth: July 1, 1962.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Victoria Arafat Ossom & Olayinka Abiola Alma mater: Colorado State University, USA.Occupation: Businesswoman, Politician.Political party: Peoples’ Redemption Party (PRP). Abdul-Lateef Kola...

Personality Profiles

Omoyele Sowore

NigGalAugust 19, 2022August 22, 2022

Full Name: Omoyele “Yele” SoworeDate of Birth: 16 February 1971.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Opeyemi Oluwole SoworeAlma mater: University of Lagos, Columbia University.Occupation: Human Rights Activist, Blogger, Writer, Lecturer, Politician.Political party: African Action...

Personality Profiles

Dumebi Kachikwu.

NigGalAugust 11, 2022August 30, 2022

Full Name: Dumebi KachikwuDate of Birth: December 20, 1970s.Place of Birth: Delta State.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Josephine Kachikwu.Occupation: Politician, Enterprenuer and Business-Man.Political Party: African Democratic Congress (ADC). Dumebi is from Delta State,...

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Isaac Idahosa.

NigGalAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022

Full Name: Isaac Idahosa.Date of Birth: Feb 8, 1965.Place of Birth: Minna, Niger State.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Christie Idahosa. Alma mater: Niger State University.Occupation: Cleric/Preacher.Political party: New Nigeria People’s Party.(NNPP)Telegram:@bishop_isaacidahosa Bishop Isaac Idahosa...

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Rabiu Kwankwaso.

NigGalAugust 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Full Name: Rabi’u Musa KwankwasoDate of Birth: 21 October 1956.Place of Birth: Kwankwaso, Northern Region, British Nigeria.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Salamatu Rabiu MusaAlma mater: Middlesex Polytechnic Loughborough University of Technology.Occupation: Politician, civil servant...

Personality Profiles

Ademola Adeleke

NigGalAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

Full Name: Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke State of Origin: Osun State.Date of Birth: 13 May 1960Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Alma mater: Jacksonville State University, Atlanta Metropolitan State College.Occupation: Politician and BusinessmanPosition(S): Senator for Osun...

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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed

NigGalAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

Full Name: Yusuf Datti Baba-AhmedState of Origin: Kaduna State.Date of Birth: 7 July 1969Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Alma mater: University of Maiduguri, University of Westminster, UK.Occupation: Politician, EconomistPosition(S): Representative for Zaria Federal Constituency, Kaduna...

Personality Profiles

Ifeanyi Okowa

NigGalAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

Full Name: Ifeanyichukwu Arthur OkowaState of Origin: Delta State.Date of Birth: 8 July 1959Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Dame Edith OkowaAlma mater: University of Ibadan.Occupation: Politician, Medical DoctorPosition(S): Governor of Delta State (29...

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Kashim Shettima.

NigGalAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

Full Name: Kashim Shettima State of Origin: Borno State.Date of Birth: September 2, 1966.Nationality: NigerianMarriage status: Married.Spouse(s): Nana ShettimaAlma mater: University of Maiduguri, University of Ibadan.Occupation: Banker, Politician.Position(S): Governor of Borno State...

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