Professor Yusufu Bala Usman (1945-2005) was a radical Nigerian historian and political economist. He earned his PhD from the University of Ibadan and taught at Ahmadu Bello University for decades. Usm
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Margaret Ekpo (1914-2006) was a trailblazing Nigerian women's rights activist and politician. Born in Creek Town, Calabar, she became a prominent figure in the independence movement and women's emanci
Chief Abdul-Ganiyu "Gani" Oyesola Fawehinmi (1938-2009) was Nigeria's most prominent human rights lawyer and activist. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Fawehinmi dedicated his life to defending the
Chief Bola Ige SAN (1930-2001) was a brilliant lawyer, politician, and orator known as the "Cicero of Esa-Oke" for his eloquent speeches. Born in Ibadan, Ige studied law at University College London.
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan GCFR (born 1957) served as Nigeria's president from 2010-2015. Born in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Jonathan studied zoology and became a lecturer before entering politic
General Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR (born 1937) is a unique figure in Nigerian history, having led the nation as both military head of state (1976-1979) and elected president (1999-2007). Born in Abeokuta,
Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987) was a visionary statesman whose progressive policies transformed Western Nigeria. As Premier (1954-1959), he implemented revolutionary programs including free primary
Herbert Macaulay (1864-1946) founded Nigeria's first political party, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) in 1923. Grandson of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, Macaulay was educated as a civil