Author: Obianuju Okeke

The saying ‘what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger’ is visible in the life of Victor Moses, a professional Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Chelsea as a Wing-back, and the Nigerian national team- Super Eagles. Born into a Christian home on the 12th of December 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria, he experienced what can be described as the worst day of his life. In 2002, at the age of 11, Victor Moses headed out with his friends to play football as he had every other day, but on that fateful day as he returned he met his parents in a…

Odion Jude Ighalo professionally known as Odion Ighalo is a professional Nigerian footballer born on the 16th of June 1989 in Lagos, Nigeria. He currently plays as a Striker for the internationally known English club, Manchester United, though he is on a loan from the Shanghai Greenland Shenhua of the Chinese Superleague. He started his football career playing at some Nigerian football clubs Prime and Julius Berger respectively in 2005 and 2006. In 2007, he moved to a Norwegian football club called Lyn, and in 2014 he signed up for a championship club called Watford 2014-2015 and was promoted to…

Vincent Enyeama was born in Kaduna, Nigeria on the 29th of August 1982 in a Christian family. He is a native of Urua Inyang in Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria. His football career began in 1999 when he played for Ibom stars. In 2001, he moved to Enyimba FC and was there for three years having played in 100 games, one which the team won the Confederation of African Football league, twice. Real nameVincent EnyeamaDate of birth29 August 1982Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaNicknameMONOccupationFootballerNet worth₦8 billionRelationshipMarried After spending three seasons at Enyimba International FC and a season in Heartland FC, he decided…

Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria on 22 March 1963. He hails from Onicha-Ukwu in the Aniocha North Local government zone of Delta State. He has a B.Sc in Economics from Ambrose Alli University and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. Additionally Tony is a former student of the Advanced Management Program of Harvard Business School. Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu is an African business analyst, businessperson, and altruist. He is the executive of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp, and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Elumelu holds Nigerian public distinctions…

Remember this popular song that rocked the Nigerian party scene in 2019, “wetin be that, nothing I can’t do for my baby my baby…” it was a banger in 2019, and I know I am not alone on this truth. What was amazing about the song was that it was not your everyday club banger, but there was something about the song that made you want to fall in love and dance at the same time. After the song dropped, and we were still warming ourselves, the owner of the song released another hot jam about beginning to fall in…

Ahmed Musa was born on the 14th of October 1992 in Jos, Nigeria. He is a native of Borno State, Nigeria and he is a Muslim by faith. He plays as a forward and left winger for Al-Nassr, a Saudi-Arabian team, and the Nigerian national team- The Super Eagles. He was born to a Christian mother from Edo state and a Muslim father from Borno state. He was born into a polygamous family, but Ahmed Musa lost his father in 1999 when he was just 7 years old. His mother continued to support the family, alongside his 4 sisters. His…

There are many claims as to who the first person to drive the first car in Nigeria was and when it was driven. Some say that the first person was a woman Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, and some say the first person was a man, but none of these claims is outrightly wrong. Notwithstanding, it is important to have a clear record of who the first person to drive a car in Nigeria was. Take note, as it is not, the first Nigerian, but the first person in Nigeria because this is what confuses a lot of people. The record is…

Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma is a Nigerian businessman and an Entrepreneur. He is the Chairman of Innoson Group of Companies, and the man behind Africa’s first automobile brand, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing. Innocent Chukwuma was born on 1st October 1961 in Uru-Umdim, Nnewi, Anambra State. His dad, Chukwuma Mojekwu was a government employee while his mom, Martina Chukwuma was a stay-at-home mum. He is the last of six siblings, four males, and two females. Real nameInnocent Ifediaso ChukwumaDate of birth1st October 1961Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaNicknameIfediaso Source of WealthBusiness magnateNet worth$1Billion Innocent Chukwuma began his private company as a merchant in cruiser…

Cletus Ibeto is a Nigerian businessman, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. He is the Founder and Chairman of Ibeto Group, the biggest union in the Eastern part of Nigeria. Cletus Ibeto was born on the 6th of November, 1952 in Nnewi city of Anambra State. Young Cletus Ibeto consistently longed to go to Primary school and anticipated it. He received admission into Crusader Secondary School, Isingwu Amachala, Umuahia at 13 years old. On the day he should continue school with his senior siblings; Cyril Ibeto and Louis Ibeto, his fantasy about going to Primary school was cut short by his dad’s choice.…

Smoke From The Oil Cap – A car is a complex build-up, it looks easy to handle but can be complex to maintain. Any little change that you notice in your car should be taken seriously because it either means that a problem is starting to develop or it has already developed and it needs important attention. Sometimes, some issues do not need urgent attention, but it is best advisable to attend to every little issue on time Also, sometimes, a Mechanic may not always be available 24/7 to attend to your car’s issues. So, what do you do in…

Godwin Maduka – A Doctor, a Businessman, and a Philanthropist are the words to define Doctor Godwin Maduka, aka Lion of Africa (Okeosisi Orumba). He is a Clinical faculty supervisor and adjunct Professor of pain management and Anesthesiology at Touro University in Nevada. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at UNLV School of Medicine. Godwin Maduka was born in 1959, in former Nkerehi, Orumba-South LGA in Anambra State, Nigeria. He was born to a traditional Doctor father and a petty trading mother. Godwin Maduka completed his Primary school education at Nawfia Comprehensive Secondary School, Umunze. He then…

Fuel Saving Tips – The current price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as fuel or petrol has been increased to N151.56 per litre in Nigeria, which is almost N200. This is where we are currently in Nigeria and now fuel is a luxury. Not many people in Nigeria can afford to spend up to a hundred and fifty naira in a day, but it is the current price of fuel in Nigeria. Fuel is now regarded as extremely important and people now buy in bulk or weigh their journeys before climbing into their cars to burn fuel. Saving…

Nigeria turned 61 yesterday, 1st October 2021, and a lot of people took to social media to express their grievances about the country and how things are bad, and the state of the economy at the moment, all valid reasons. Not many people wished Nigeria a happy birthday, and in all honesty, they cannot be blamed. At least Nigeria is a grown country of 60 years and should be able to show something for it but, we’re looking. As some people were complaining about the state of the economy, Davido bought a Lamborghini Huracan Coupe, worth N65 million. Also, Femi…

Nigeria has a growing number of car dealers but for brand-new cars, there are dealers whose reputations have put them in a place where they have become trusted names. Before you spend your money on a brand-new car, one of the important factors to consider is where to find brand-new cars. You can’t just walk into a random dealership, select a car, test-drive it, make payment and go home. That’s not how it works. To make it easier, we have put together, a list of brand-new car dealers in Nigeria. Have a look. 1. Elizade Nigeria Limited Elizade Nigeria was…

Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie, a native of Anambra State, is a prominent Nigerian Actor and the son of one of Nigeria’s finest actors and screen legends, Pete Edochie. Yul Edochie was born on the 7th of January 1982 and grew up in Lagos and Enugu States, respectively. If you watch Nollywood home videos a lot (like me), then you surely cannot miss his voice. Deep, masculine, loud yet engaging, you cannot miss it, even if you try. Apart from his unique voice, the surname Edochie also rings a bell in the mind of every Nigerian, especially if you were born…

Deciding on a particular type of car to buy can be a sticky situation, especially when presented with many options. But when faced with limited options and a limited budget, and you are presented with only two options between a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Corolla, how do you convince yourself of the best one to buy? In this article, we have helped you to make your decision easier. Here, we have presented with the important details you need to know about both the Camry and the Corolla. What are a Camry and a Corolla? A Camry and Corolla are…

Alex Iwobi born Alexander Chuka Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a Winger and a Forward for Everton club and the Nigerian national team- Super Eagles. He was born on the 3rd of May 1996 to Nigerian parents. His father Chuba Iwobi is a Lawyer, and his mother is the sister of popular JayJay Okocha. In 1998, when Alex Iwobi was two years old, his family moved out of Nigeria to Turkey, and when he was four years old, his family again moved to England to be with his uncle, JayJay Okocha. Alex grew up in…

Customs duty is a fee you pay for importing and exporting goods into a country. In Nigeria, the federal government taxes customs duties on almost all imports into the country. The import charges vary from 5% to 60%, with a 1% on goods imported. The standard custom duty charge is 7% port charge and 5% on Value Added Tax (VAT), making it a total of 12%. So, if you are an exporter and importer, and you are thinking about how to check the customs clearance on your goods or vehicle imported into the country, I will definitely say you should…

Upgrading Cars In Nigeria – Do you know that you can take your 2007 model car and get it to look like a new 2020 model car? Funny right? But as funny as it may sound, the truth is that you can. The process of totally changing the look of your car to a suave one is called ‘facelifting.’ Face lifting a vehicle is wide and not just about the actual appearance of a vehicle. In all actuality, anything can be adjusted or overhauled in the vehicle. The motor, suspension, upholstery, tires, grille, headlights and taillights, directing, dashboard, and a…

Known for his defensive skills and long-range strikes is Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi, a professional Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Leicester City and as a defensive midfielder for the Nigerian National team (Super Eagles). Real nameOnyinye Wilfred Ndidi Date of birth16 December 1996 Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaNicknameNdidi25OccupationFootballerNet worth$35 millionWifeDinma FortuneCurrent teamLeicester City F.C. Wilfred Ndidi was born on the 16th of December 1996 and began his senior football career in 2015 by playing for Genk, a Belgian Pro-League team. He is a native of Delta State, Nigeria but was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He stayed at Genk for a year…