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Olabisi Onabanjo University
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye is a state owned and operated university located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. The university was founded on 7 July 1982 as Ogun State University (OSU) and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University on 29 May 2001, in honour of Chief (Dr.) Olabisi Onabanjo, whose efforts as the then civilian governor of Ogun State gave birth to the university. Meanwhile, many students still refer to the institution as OSU, an acronym for the former name. The university had a total output of 10,291 graduates and 1,697 postgraduates. Olabisi Onabanjo University has multiple campuses. The Main Campus in Ago-Iwoye is popularly called Permanent Site (PS) by the students and a Mini Campus which was the home of the Faculty of Science till it was moved to the permanent site in January 2013. Faculty of Agriculture is in Aiyetoro, faculty of Engineering is in Ibogun, College of Medicine, faculties of Basic Medical Sciences and Pharmacy are in Shagamu. Students an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogun State University
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye is a state owned and operated university located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. The university was founded on 7 July 1982 as Ogun State University (OSU) and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University on 29 May 2001, in honour of Chief (Dr.) Olabisi Onabanjo, whose efforts as the then civilian governor of Ogun State gave birth to the university. Meanwhile, many students still refer to the institution as OSU, an acronym for the former name. The university had a total output of 10,291 graduates and 1,697 postgraduates. Olabisi Onabanjo University has multiple campuses. The Main Campus in Ago-Iwoye is popularly called Permanent Site (PS) by the students and a Mini Campus which was the home of the Faculty of Science till it was moved to the permanent site in January 2013. Faculty of Agriculture is in Aiyetoro, faculty of Engineering is in Ibogun, College of Medicine, faculties of Basic Medical Sciences and Pharmacy are in Shagamu. Students an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sodamola Oluseye Desmond
Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as Spinall (styize as SPINALL; formerly DJ Spinall), is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, songwriter, label executive, and media personality. He first gained prominence in 2004, while working as a radio DJ at Raypower 100.5 FM. He later joined Industry Nite where he promoted underground talents at the weekly platform. He was the official DJ to Wande Coal while he was affiliated with Mavin Records. He created a style edge to his outfit known as TheCAP, tracing his roots back to his culture. TheCAP, which fans tags as "TheCrazyAzzParty" has since then been his brand power and identity. Prior to April 2021, he went by the stage name DJ Spinall, and started an Afromix series on Apple Music, on 15 April 2021. and hosted a television show, known as Smirnoff Infamous Mix on MTV Base, Soundcity TV with a podcast series launched on Audiomack and various radio stations in Nigeria. On 6 April 2021, Smirnoff Infamous Mix first episode fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lola Shoneyin
Lola Shoneyin (born Titilola Atinuke Alexandrah Shoneyin; 26 February 1974 in Ibadan, Nigeria) is a Nigerian poet and author who launched her debut novel, ''The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives'', in the UK in May 2010. Shoneyin has forged a reputation as an adventurous, humorous and outspoken poet (often classed in the feminist mould), having published three volumes of poetry. Her writing delves into themes related to female sexuality and the difficulties of domestic life in Africa.In April 2014 she was named on the Hay Festival's Africa39 list of 39 Sub-Saharan African writers aged under 40 with potential and talent to define trends in African literature. Lola won the PEN Award in America as well as the Ken Saro-Wiwa Award for prose in Nigeria. She was also on the list for the Orange Prize in the UK for her debut novel, ''The Secret of Baba Segi's Wives'', in 2010. She lives in Lagos, Nigeria, where she runs the annual Aké Arts and Book Festival. In 2017, she was named Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yetunde Onanuga
Yetunde Onanuga (born 11 September 1960) is a Nigerian politician who was the deputy governor of Ogun state from 2015 to 2019. Life Yetunde Onanuga was born at Adeoyo Hospital in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in Nigeria. Her father was F.T. Fabamwo. She was educated in Ogun state and then in Lagos where she obtained her teachers certificate. She later completed an MBA at Ogun State University. She was working in the Lagos State ministry of environment when she was chosen as the running mate of the state governor Ibikunle Amosun Ibikunle Amosun (born 25 January 1958) is a Nigerian politician, former governor of Ogun State and two-term senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He first served as an elected senator for Ogun Central district of Ogun State, Nigeria from Ap ... in 2015. Amosun was the sitting candidate but his previous deputy governor had defected to an opposition party. Amosun chose Onanuga out of three possible candidates. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debola Ogunseye
Debola Ogunseye (born April 27, 1988 in Lagos) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for TKİ Tavşanlı Linyitspor in the Turkish TFF First League. Career College and amateur Ogunseye attended Olabisi Onabanjo University in his native Nigeria, and was part of the team which won the 2005 West African University Games and a silver medal in the Nigerian University Football League. He moved to the United States in 2006 after being offered a scholarship to attend and play college soccer at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina. At Newberry he was named to the All-SAC first team, the Daktronics All-Appalachian Region second team and the NSCAA Appalachian Region first team as a freshman, to the all-SAC First Team and the All-Appalachian Region first teams by Daktronics and the NSCCA as a sophomore, and earned NSCAA All-Southeast Region honors as a junior in 2008, before transferring to Furman University prior to his senior year. He is ranked second in Newberry history ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah
Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah (born 22 December 1969) is the current Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development. An oil magnate, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, Ogah is the President of Master Energy Group, a conglomerate with over 15 subsidiaries and interests across a variety of industries, amongst is Masters Energy Oil and Gas Ltd. Ogah holds the Nigerian national honour, the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). He was nominated for a ministerial appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari and was later appointed as Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Early life and education Ogah was born to Chief Wilson, a sanitary inspector and retired railway staff and Ezinne Pauline Ogah of Onuaku Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Family life and career Ogah is married to Ngozi Sabina Ogah, a financial analyst. Ogah spent 10 years in the banking sector. He started with his National Youth Service at NA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronke Odusanya
Ronke Odusanya , (born 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian Yoruba language film actress, film producer and stage performer. Early life Ronke Odusanya was born on 3 May 1979 in Ogun State. Education Odusanya began her education at the St. Benedict Nursery & Primary School and proceed to Federal Government Girls College, Akure. She attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, earning a degree in Mass communication. Career She began her professional acting career at 16 years old after graduation. She was named "Flakky Idi Dowo" after her role in Fathia Balogun's movie as "Folake" in 2006. Odusanya is featured in Oga Bello's "Kerikeri". She made her Nollywood debut feature in the 2001 Yoruba film, "Baba Ologba". She has featured in several Nigerian films, including ''''Jenifa'' which she played the role of ''Becky'', ''Twisted'', ''A Girl's Note'' Introducing the Kujus where she played the role of Maupe, which is available on streaming platform prime videos, and among others. She was nominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Odulele
Albert Odulele (born 5 January 1964) is a pastor, author and evangelist. Early Life Odulele was born as a twin in London at St. Mary’s Hospital, Whittington to Nigerian parents Abel Oyebajo and Patience Aotola. Odulele spent his formative years in Nigeria and emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1986. He starteGlory Housein 1993. Odulele married in 1995. He was convicted of two counts of sexual assault in 2011. Career Odulele graduated from Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University) in Nigeria with a Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery in 1989. Following his relocation to the United Kingdom, he worked for the British civil service for a short period of time. Odulele founded a Charismatic church called Glory Bible church in 1993 at a former funeral home in Leyton, East London. It becamGlory Housein 1999 and now meets at Tabernacle Avenue in Plaistow, London. The Church has branches in Nigeria, started by Albert Odulele in 2016; Kenya founded in 2014 and B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Njamah
Empress Njamah is a Nigerian actress. In 2012, she was nominated for best-supporting actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards but lost out to Terry Pheto. Personal life Njamah's parents are of Nigerian and Cameroonian origins. She is a graduate of English from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. She once dated Timaya, but the relationship ended after becoming a subject of discussion on social media. Commenting on her marital status, she explained that she is not bothered by remaining single since her family is enlightened and understands that the ratio of women to men is uneven. She went further to explain that celebrity marriages do not last and there isn't any point in wasting funds for a wedding that will not stand the test of time. On the prevalence of "baby mama's" in Nollywood, she explained to ''The Punch'' that most single actresses with children regret their steps but are not bold enough to say that in public. She is a close friend to her colleague Ada Ameh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny Melody
Sunny Melody (birth name: Sunday Adeola Ogunyemi) is a UK-based, Nigerian indigenous jùjú musician. While attending Ogun State University (renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University) in 1994-1998, he was a member of the school's music band (OSU MELODY) and studied Business Administration. Sunny formed his band after his National Youth Service in 1999 and eventually traveled to the UK in 2000. He has recorded four albums, including ''Oyato'' (2003/2004), ''On the Dance Floor'' (2005/2006), Pasunnyfication'' (2008/2009), and ''Greater Heights'' (2013/2014). He recently released another single, "Evermore", in 2015. His music is used by KLM inflight entertainment. He made his debut concert at the prestigious Vortex Jazz Club The Vortex Jazz Club is a music venue in London, England. It was founded by David Mossman in the 1988. Background The Vortex started as a jazz club in 1988 and was located in Stoke Newington Church Street, north London. But after the acquisi .... He is working ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titilope Lawoyin
Titilope Lawoyin (born Anne Titilope Suinner, September 4, 1981) is a former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. Career At the time of her having titled she was an undergraduate student of Olabisi Onabanjo University. She was born to the family of Mr. Patrick M. Suinner. She comes from Takum local council of Taraba State. Lawoyin - then known as Ann Suinner - placed second in MBGN 2001, but replaced Agbani Darego after the latter was crowned Miss World. Lawoyin, who had represented Abuja at MBGN, never intended to participate in the contest; she only agreed to register after being persuaded by one of the organisers when she accompanied a friend to the auditions. As reigning MBGN, Lawoyin worked on several projects, including Sickle Cell Awareness. After reigning for five months, Lawoyin returned to the Olabisi Onabanjo University where she graduated with a degree in Philosophy, and was a presenter with M-NET. Now married, she resides in America where she studied Nursing at the Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boluwaji Kunlere
Boluwaji Kunlere (born April 1960) is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for Ondo South, in Ondo State, Nigeria in the April 2011 national elections. He was elected on the Labour Party platform. Boluwaji Kunlere was born in April 1960 in the Igbotako Okitipupa Local Government area of Ondo state. He read Law at Ogun State University and became a barrister. Kunlere became secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state. He ran for election to the Senate for Ondo South in April 2007 on the Labour Party platform, but was defeated by Hosea Ehinlanwo. In March 2009 he was appointed Special Advisor to Governor Olusegun Mimiko on Political Affairs and Legal Matters. In August 2010 he resigned from this position so he could compete for the Ondo South Senatorial District. Shortly before the April 2011 election, Kunlere said that two buses loaded with thugs had been arrested at Igbotako, Ondo State. He said he had talked to the thugs, and they said they had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |