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Obi (name)
Obi is a surname and a given name. People bearing the name include: Surname: *Anthony Obi (1952-2022), Nigerian army officer and politician *Chike Obi (1921–2008), Nigerian politician and mathematician *Jide Obi (born 1962), Nigerian musician *Joel Obi (born 1991), footballer *Paul Obi, Nigerian military officer and politician *Peter Obi (born 1961), Nigerian politician Given name: * Obi Ikechukwu Charles (born 1985), Nigerian footballer * Obi Egbuna (1938–2014), Nigerian-born novelist, playwright and political activist in the UK * Obi Ezeh (1988–2024), American football player * Obi Melifonwu (born 1994), American football player * Obi Emmanuel Moneke (born 1983), Nigerian footballer Nickname: * Obi Toppin (born 1998; first name Obadiah), American basketball player {{given name, type=both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several given names and surnames are possible in the full name. In modern times most surnames are hereditary, although in most countries a person has a right to name change, change their name. Depending on culture, the surname may be placed either at the start of a person's name, or at the end. The number of surnames given to an individual also varies: in most cases it is just one, but in Portuguese-speaking countries and many Spanish-speaking countries, two surnames (one inherited from the mother and another from the father) are used for legal purposes. Depending on culture, not all members of a family unit are required to have identical surnames. In some countries, surnames are modified depending on gender and family membership status of a person. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Obi
Anthony Obi (13 January 1952 – 1 January 2022) was a Nigerian Lieutenant Colonel who served as Military Administrator of Osun State from August 1996 to August 1998, during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. He then became Military Administrator of Abia State in August 1998, handing over power to the civilian governor Orji Uzor Kalu in May 1999. Life and career Obi was born on 13 January 1952. He inherited problems in Osun State with conflict between the Ife and Modakeke people, which periodically erupted into violence. A crisis was triggered when his administration decided to move the local council headquarters from one town to the other. Anthony Obi set up a Royal Committee to make recommendations on resolving the crisis, and declared a seven-day fasting and prayer program in March 1998 concentrating on peace in Ile-Ife. During his administration of Osun State, he commissioned a water corporation office in Ifetedo, but did not provide adequate water supplies. Whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chike Obi
Chike Obi (April 17, 1921 – March 13, 2008) was a Nigerian politician, mathematician and professor. Chike Obi was the first Nigerian to hold a doctorate degree in mathematics. Obi's early research dealt mainly with the question of the existence of periodic solutions of non-linear ordinary differential equations. He successfully used the perturbation technique, and several of his publications greatly helped to stimulate research interest in this subject throughout the world and have become classics in the literature. Obi is the author of several books and journals on mathematics and Nigerian politics. Early life and education Obi was educated in various parts of Nigeria before reading mathematics as an external student of the University of London. Immediately after his first degree, he won a scholarship to do research study at Pembroke College, Cambridge, followed by doctoral studies aMassachusetts Institute of Technology.https://www.independent.ng/cowbellpedia-mathematics-cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jide Obi
Early life Jide Obi Ibo (born 1962) is a Nigerian musician from the early 1980s. Jide Obi was born in England to a Nigerian barrister of England's Lincoln Inn, and a teacher. Education In the late 1970s he studied law at Enugu campus of the University of Nigeria, where he became friends with fellow student Chris Okotie. Career Following Okotie's success, in the early 1980s he released his debut album "Front Page News" under the Tabansi Records label. Other hits included ''Kill Me With Love'', and ''Front Page News''. He made numerous performances on Nigerian radio and television. In November 1981, his record label, Tabansi Records, gave him his first gold disc award at the National Theatre, Surulere. Two years later, he toured Eastern Nigeria with Sierra Leone's Bunny Mack, backed mostly by the Comrades of Enugu, Nigeria. He has had several bands backing him, including Guyanese musician Eddy Grant's Coach House Band, the Dukes of Freetown Sierra Leone, and the Apost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Obi
Joel Chukwuma Obi (born 22 May 1991), known as Joel Obi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian club Vis Pesaro. Club career Inter After winning the "Allievi Nazionali" Under-17 championship in 2008 under the guidance of Daniele Bernazzani, Obi moved to the '' Primavera'' formation, where he collected over 40 appearances and six goals in just under three years. In 2009, he was noticed by José Mourinho and led occasionally to the first-team of Inter. In 2010, even if without playing, he was registered to the club's 'A' list of players, who won the Champions League in the final against Bayern Munich. In the summer 2010, Rafael Benítez definitively moved him with the first-team. Obi made his debut for Inter on 29 September 2010 in a UEFA Champions League group stage game against Werder Bremen. He played the final ten minutes of the match after coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute for fellow midfielder Dejan Stanković. Inter went ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Obi
Paul Edor Obi is a Nigerian retired lieutenant colonel who served as military administrator of Bayelsa State from July 1998 to May 1999, during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar. Early career Obi graduated from the U.S. Army Aviation School in Fort Rucker, Alabama, and earned a Higher Diploma in Aviation Technology. He also graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji. He served in the military for over 23 years. He was a platoon commander under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. Bayelsa State administrator Obi was appointed military administrator of Bayelsa State in July 1998. On 11 December 1998, demonstrators marched towards Government House in Yenagoa to convey their grievances. Troops opened fire, killing some and injuring many others. Following continued civil disturbances, on 30 December 1998 he declared a state of emergency, suspending all civil liberties and imposing a dusk-to-dawn curfew. The Niger Delta Volunteer F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Obi
Peter Gregory Obi (; born 19 July 1961) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who was the Governor of Anambra State under President Olusegun Obasanjo from 17 March 2006 to 3 November 2006, when he was impeached. He was reinstated on 9 February 2007 and continued his tenure until 2010. He was reelected for his second term until 7 March 2014. A member of the Labour Party since 2022, he was the presidential candidate in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election. Born in Onitsha, Anambra, Obi graduated from Christ the King College, Onitsha and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He began his career in banking and later went into politics. He contested for the office of the Anambra State Governor in 2003 under the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Victory in the election was awarded to Chris Ngige, who was subsequently sworn in as the governor. Obi successfully challenged this outcome in court and was declared the duly elected candidate, becoming the governor of the state on 17 Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obi Ikechukwu Charles
Obi Ikechukwu Charles (born 6 April 1985) is a Nigerian former professional football player who plays as a striker. Honours Individual * Myanmar National League Top Scorer: 2011 The year marked the start of a Arab Spring, series of protests and revolutions throughout the Arab world advocating for democracy, reform, and economic recovery, later leading to the depositions of world leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen ... References External links FCSuduroy.com FaroeSoccer.com Obi Charles. YouTube.com Charles Obi Ikechukwu. 1984 births Living people Nigerian men's footballers PK-35 Vantaa (men) players Sabah F.C. (Malaysia) players Boavista F.C. players Doxa Katokopias FC players Flamurtari FC players FC Suðuroy players Yangon United F.C. players Shan United F.C. players UiTM United players Atlantis FC players Sime Darby F.C. players Ykkönen players Malaysia Premier League players Primeira Liga players Cypriot First Division players Kategoria Super ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obi Egbuna
Obi Benue Egbuna (18 July 1938 – 18 January 2014) was a Nigerian-born novelist, playwright and political activist known for leading the Universal Coloured People's Association (UCPA) and being a member of the British Black Panthers, British Black Panther Movement (1968–72) during the years when he lived in England, between 1961 and 1973. Egbuna published several texts on Marxist–Black Power, including ''Destroy This Temple: The Voice of Black Power in Britain'' (1971) and ''The ABC of Black Power Thought'' (1973). Biography Early years and education Egbuna was born in Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria. He studied at the University of Iowa and Howard University, Washington, DC, moving in 1961 to England, where he lived until 1973. Political activism in Britain In London, Egbuna was a member of a group called the Committee of African Organisations that had roots in the West African Students' Union, and which organised Malcolm X's 1965 visit to Britain. Egbuna participated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obi Ezeh
Obi Pius Ezeh (February 2, 1988 – May 3, 2024) was an American college football player who was a linebacker for the Michigan Wolverines football, Michigan Wolverines. He was included on both the 2009 mid-season and the 2009 preseason watchlist for the Butkus Award. He ended his career as the Wolverines' active career leader in Tackle (football move), tackles. In high school, he played running back on offense more regularly than linebacker on defense. He shared running back duties as a sophomore and junior before becoming the starting running back as a senior at Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He established his school career rushing record of nearly 3,000 yards. As a senior, he scored a two-point conversion to give his school a one-point victory and a berth in the 2005 Michigan High School Athletic Association state championship game at Ford Field. He was also a member o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
