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Meet Nigeria’s Nationalist, Obafemi Awolowo

Rufus Okoro Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909 – 1987) was a Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, statesman, and one of the country’s most influential political leaders. Born Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo on March 6, 1909, in Ikenné, present-day Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied law at the University of London and qualified as a barrister. Awolowo founded the Action Group (AG) political party in 1951. He served as the Premier of the Western Region from 1954 to 1960, later emerged the Leader of the Opposition in Nigeria’s federal parliament. ALSO READ >>> Meet Nigeria’s First President, Nnamdi Azikiwe He served as the Vice-Chairman of the Federal Executive Council and Minister of Finance, during the Nigerian Civil War, 1967–1971. Awolowo introduced free primary education and free healthcare for children in the Western Region, which became a model in Nigeria. He advocated federalism as the best system for Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. He was widely know...

D'Tigress wins Women’s Afrobasket Trophy

Ken Akpan
The Nigeria's female basketball team, D’Tigress, has graciously won the 2025 FIFA Women’s Afrobasket championship after defeating Mali in the final, on Sunday, 3rd August 2025.

The Rena Wakama-led side clinched the title at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

Super Falcons beat Morocco to lift 10th WAFCON Trophy

With the win, Nigeria made history as the first country to win the tournament for five consecutive times, hence indicating their dominance on the continent.

The recorded victory also marked their 29th straight win in the competition, signifying an unbeaten streak that dates back to 2017.