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Bolaji Anthony Alabi
Bolaji is a Yoruba given name and surname meaning "Wakes with wealth". Notable people with the surname include: Given name * Bolaji Abdullahi, Nigerian politician * Bolaji Akinyemi, Nigerian professor of political science who was Nigerian External Affairs Minister from 1985 to late 1987 * Bolaji Aluko, Nigerian academic * Bolaji Amusan, Nigerian actor * Bolaji Ayinla, Nigerian politician * Bolaji Badejo, Nigerian visual artist and actor * Bolaji Dada, Nigerian politician * Bolaji Idowu, Nigerian cleric * Bolaji Odofin, Nigerian playwright * Bolaji Ogunmola, Nigerian actress * Bolaji Owasanoye, Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist and chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices Commission * Bolaji Ramos, Nigerian writer * Bolaji Sakin, Nigerian football Surname * Adebayo Bolaji, Nigerian painter, actor, writer and director * Omoseye Bolaji Omoseye Bolaji (August 16, 1964 – 22 May, 2022) was a Nigerian writer who contributed to the growth of African literature in Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Abdullahi
Bolaji Abdullahi Ganiyu (born 12 August 1969) is a Nigerian politician, journalist, and writer from Ilorin, Kwara State. He served in the cabinet of the ex-Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, as the Honourable Minister of Youth Development in July 2011, and as the Minister of Sports till 2014. He was also the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (2016-2018). He is the author of '' Sweet Sixteen'', which was adopted by the JAMB/UME 2019–2020; and ''On A Platter of Gold-How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria''. He ran for office as Senator to represent Kwara Central Senatorial District in Nigeria's upper legislative chamber. Early life and education He spent his early years in Kontagora Niger State where he started his primary school. He completed his primary education at Baraka LSMB primary school in Ilorin in 1981. He briefly attended Iponrin Community Secondary School before proceeding to Government Secondary School, Kwali Abuja where he completed his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Akinyemi
Akinwande Bolaji Akinyemi (born 4 January 1942) is a Nigerian professor of political science who was Nigeria External Affairs Minister from 1985 to late 1987. He is the chairman of the National Think Tank. Early life, academic career, and personal life Akinyemi was born in Ilesa, in what is now Osun State. He attended Igbobi College in Yaba from 1955 until 1959, Christ's School Ado Ekiti from 1960 to 1961, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, from 1962 to 1964, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, US, 1964 to 1966, and Trinity College, Oxford, England, from 1966 until 1969. He was a visiting professor at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva and at the Diplomacy Training Programme, University of Nairobi, Kenya, both in 1977. He was Regents Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, US, in 1979, professor of political science at the University of Lagos, from 1983 until 1985, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Aluko
Mobolaji E. Aluko (born 2 April 1955) is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Howard University. He was appointed as the inaugural vice-chancellor of Federal University, Otuoke The Federal University Otuoke is a federal government-owned University sited in Otuoke, a town in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State, Southern Nigeria. The university is one of the nine new Federal Universities established by the Feder ... by the Federal Government of Nigeria from 2011 till the expiration of his tenure in 2016. References External links website {{DEFAULTSORT:Aluko, Bolaji Living people Yoruba scientists 1955 births People from Lagos Nigerian expatriate academics in the United States Obafemi Awolowo University alumni Alumni of Imperial College London University of California, Santa Barbara alumni University at Buffalo alumni Howard University faculty Nigerian engineers Yoruba academics Academic staff of Ekiti State University Yoruba engineers Residents of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Amusan
Bolaji Amusan (born 15 October 1966), known by his comic persona Mr Latin, is a Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer. Since 2018 he has been president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Early life and career Amusan was born at Gbongan, the headquarters of Aiyedaade Local Government Area in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. He began acting in 1988, became a comedian in 1991, and acquired the name Mr Latin after he spoke French while acting in the 1992 film ''50-50'' produced by Akin Ogungbe, who mistook it for Latin. He has produced over 40 movies, mostly comedies, and is the CEO of Mr. Latin TV and the Mr. Latin Foundation. Amusan joined the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, now the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, in 1989; after serving in local posts, he was governor for Ogun State in 2006–2010, later became director for organization and business, and in 2018 was elected its p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Ayinla
Bolaji Yusuf Ayinla (popularly known as B.Y.A) is a Nigerian Politician and Member of the House of Representative of Nigeria representing Mushin II Federal Constituency after he emerged winner at the 2015 Nigerian General Election under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Early life and education Bolaji Ayinla was born on 10 October 1959 in Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Muslim High School, Sagamu, Ogun State where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate. Bolaji expressed interest in pursuing a career in the military, specifically as a soldier or pilot. However, due to his poor eyesight at the time, he was unable to meet the necessary requirements and was consequently not accepted into either field. He proceeded to Centre for Marketing and Management studies to obtain his diploma certificate. Political career Bolaji Ayinla began his political career in 2003 after being elected to represent his constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Badejo
Bolaji Badejo (23 August 1953 – 22 December 1992) was a Nigerian visual artist and actor. He was known for playing the Alien in Ridley Scott's 1979 film ''Alien''. He was tall, a height which convinced Scott to cast him in the role. It is his sole acting credit. Life and career Born in Lagos, Badejo was of Yoruba descent and was the son of the director general of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation. He first studied in Nigeria, then in the United States before finally moving to London to specialize in graphic design. Badejo was discovered in a Soho pub by a member of director Ridley Scott's casting team, who had been searching for a candidate to play the titular creature in his science fiction film ''Alien''. Standing at 6 ft 10 in tall, he was chosen to play the part due to his height and "very long legs". He was described as "mild-mannered" and "withdrawn" on set, and special effects supervisor Nick Allder said "To have been the center of attraction… it was a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Dada
Bolaji is a Yoruba given name and surname meaning "Wakes with wealth". Notable people with the surname include: Given name * Bolaji Abdullahi, Nigerian politician * Bolaji Akinyemi, Nigerian professor of political science who was Nigerian External Affairs Minister from 1985 to late 1987 * Bolaji Aluko, Nigerian academic * Bolaji Amusan, Nigerian actor * Bolaji Ayinla, Nigerian politician * Bolaji Badejo, Nigerian visual artist and actor * Bolaji Dada, Nigerian politician * Bolaji Idowu, Nigerian cleric * Bolaji Odofin, Nigerian playwright * Bolaji Ogunmola, Nigerian actress * Bolaji Owasanoye, Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist and chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices Commission * Bolaji Ramos, Nigerian writer * Bolaji Sakin, Nigerian football Surname * Adebayo Bolaji, Nigerian painter, actor, writer and director * Omoseye Bolaji, Nigerian writer References {{surname Yoruba-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Idowu
E Bolaji Idowu (1913–1995 was the third native-born leader of the Methodist Church Nigeria, serving from 1972 to 1984. He is also well known for his ethnographic and theological studies of the Yoruba people. Life Idowu was born on 28 September 1913, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. His early education was at the Anglican and Methodist schools in Ikorodu. There, he met the Rev. A. T. Ola Olude and was converted to Christianity. After finishing at Wesley College in Ibadan, he became headmaster at the primary school in Remo, Ogun State. He was ordained in 1942. From 1945 to 1948, he continued his studies at Wesley House, Cambridge. From 1957 to 1958, he was posted in Germany in an effort to resolve some of the problems that were facing African and Asian students there. In 1958 he joined the staff of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan and served as its head from 1963 to 1976. Church leader In 1972, he was elected president of the Methodist Church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Odofin
Bolaji Odofin is a prize-winning Nigerian playwright. A journalist and former magazine publisher, Odofin currently works in the not-for-profit A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ... sector. References BBC announces winners of International Radio Playwriting Competition [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Ogunmola
Bolaji Ogunmola is a Nigerian actress. Personal life and education Ogunmola had her primary education at Philomena Nursery and Primary School in Ebute Metta, before going to Ibadan for her secondary school. She studied business management and entrepreneurship at the National Open University of Nigeria. Ogunmola is also an alumna of the University of Ilorin. She trained professionally as an actor at the Royal Arts Academy. Speaking to ''Vanguard'' on her relationship status, Ogunmola said, "I am single but not searching. I am independent and working hard to make money." She also said that money was a core ingredient in a successful relationship. In a 2016 interview, she said that even though she is more attracted to light-skinned men, she does not encourage bleaching of any form. Career Ogunmola was a participant in the 2013 '' Next Movie Star'' reality show. Her role in ''Okon goes to School'' has been cited as the first film in which she appeared professionally. On being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Owasanoye
Bolaji Olufunmileyi Owasanoye is a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, an anticorruption agency in Nigeria. Early life and education Owasanoye was born in 1963. He graduated from University of Ife in 1984 with a degree in law and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985. He also obtained a master's degree in Law in 1987 from the University of Lagos. Career Owasanoye started his career as an assistant lecturer at the University of Lagos. He moved to the National Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) in 1991 and became a Professor of law 10 years later. In August 2015, he was appointed as the Executive Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) before being appointed to the ICPC. He was a proponent of the Proceeds of Crime bill, Whistle-blower and Witness Protection Bill passed by the Nigerian National Assembly. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Corrupt Practices Commission
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), (in full the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) is a Nigerian agency that was inaugurated on 29 September 2000 following the recommendation of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The mandate is to receive and investigate reports of corruption and in appropriate cases prosecute the offender(s), to examine, review and enforce the correction of corruption prone systems and procedures of public bodies, with a view to eliminating corruption in public life, and to educate and enlighten the public on and against corruption and related offences with a view to enlisting and fostering public support for the fight against corruption. The Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act 2000 governs the committee's activities. Relationship with other organizations In 2003, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was established as a law enforcement agency to investigate financial crimes such as advanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |