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 1 
Aliko Dangote
(Businessman)
Aliko Dangote
22
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: April 10, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kano
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 2 
Victor Moses
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Victor Moses
13
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 12, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 3 
Alex Antetokounmpo
(Basketball player)
Alex Antetokounmpo
18
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 26, 2001
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 4 
Mikel John Obi
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defensive Midfielder)
Mikel John Obi
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 22, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Jos, Nigeria
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 5 
Odion Ighalo
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Odion Ighalo
12
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 16, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 6 
Goodluck Jonathan
(14th President of Nigeria)
Goodluck Jonathan
8
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Otuoke, Nigeria
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Yakubu
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Yakubu
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 22, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Benin City, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 8 
Henry Onyekuru
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Henry Onyekuru
11
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 5, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 9 
Mercy Johnson
(Film actress)
Mercy Johnson
17
Birthdate: August 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lagos
 10 
Emanuella Samuel
(YouTube Star)
Emanuella Samuel
24
Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: July 22, 2010
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rivers State, Nigeria
 11 
Mark Angel
(YouTube Star Known for His Comedy Series on YouTube Channel)
Mark Angel
21
Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: May 27, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
 12 
Tony Allen
(Drummer)
Tony Allen
3
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 20, 1940
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Died: April 30, 2020
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 13 
Wilfred Ndidi
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Wilfred Ndidi
9
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 16, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 14 
Mahamadou Issoufou
(President of Niger from 7 April 2011 to 2 April 2021)
Mahamadou Issoufou
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 1, 1952
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Illela, Niger
 15 
Brian Idowu
(Russian Professional Footballer Who Plays as A Left-Back)
Brian Idowu
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 18, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 16 
Kenneth Omeruo
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
Kenneth Omeruo
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Abia State, Nigeria
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 17 
Mamadou Tandja
(Politician)
Mamadou Tandja
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1938 AD
Birthplace: Mainé-Soroa, Niger
 18 
Moussa Maâzou
(Nigerien Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Moussa Maâzou
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 19 
Aminatou Seyni
(Nigerien Track and Field Sprinter)
Aminatou Seyni
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 24, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Niamey Urban Community, Niger
 20 
Kingsley Ehizibue
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Right Back)
Kingsley Ehizibue
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 25, 1995
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 21 
Ayodele Awojobi
(Academic)
Ayodele Awojobi
1
Birthdate: March 12, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Oshodi-Isolo
Died: September 23, 1984
 22 
Chidiebere Nwakali
(Nigerian Professional Footballer)
Chidiebere Nwakali
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 26, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Nigeria
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 23 
Hamani Diori
Hamani Diori
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 6, 1916
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Soudouré, Niger
Died: April 23, 1989
 24 
Mahamane Ousmane
(4th President of Niger)
Mahamane Ousmane
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 20, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Zinder, Niger
 25 
Masai Ujiri
(Basketball player)
Masai Ujiri
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 7, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bournemouth, England
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 26 
Brigi Rafini
(Prime Minister)
Brigi Rafini
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 7, 1953
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Iferouane, Niger
 27 
Simeon Akinola
(Retired Nigerian Footballer)
Simeon Akinola
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 6, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 28 
Elechi Amadi
(Writer)
Elechi Amadi
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 12, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Rivers State, Nigeria
Died: June 29, 2016
 29 
Toni Tone
(Writer)
Toni Tone
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 30, 1989
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nigeria
 30 
Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou
(Former First Lady of Niger)
Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthplace: Maine Soroa, Niger
 31 
Seun Adigun
(Nigerian–American Bobsledder and Track and Field Runner)
Seun Adigun
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 3, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
 32 
Andy Ologun
(Nigerian Kickboxer)
Andy Ologun
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 12, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 33 
Abdoul Razak Issoufou
(Nigerien Taekwondo Athlete)
Abdoul Razak Issoufou
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 26, 1994
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Niger
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
 34 
Kelvin Odenigbo
(Nigerian Professional Football Forward)
Kelvin Odenigbo
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 13, 2001
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nigeria
Died: June 5, 2021
 35 
Olarenwaju Kayode
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Olarenwaju Kayode
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 8, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 36 
Oluchi Onweagba
(Fashion Model)
Oluchi Onweagba
3
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: August 1, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 37 
Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara
(Military officer)
Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: May 9, 1949
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dogondoutchi, Niger
Died: April 9, 1999
 38 
Misan Haldin
(Basketball player)
Misan Haldin
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 7, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 39 
Hamadou Djibo Issaka
(Rower)
Hamadou Djibo Issaka
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 3, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 40 
Aissa Diori
(First Lady)
Aissa Diori
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1928 AD
Birthplace: Dogondoutchi, Niger
Died: April 15, 1974
 41 
Neku Atawodi-Edun
(Nigerian Polo Player)
Neku Atawodi-Edun
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: 1987 AD
Birthplace: Nigeria
 42 
Magaajyia Silberfeld
(Actress)
Magaajyia Silberfeld
1
Birthdate: August 30, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Paris, France
 43 
Toulou Kiki
(Actress)
Toulou Kiki
0
Birthdate: January 1, 1983
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Agadez, Niger
 44 
John Munonye
(Writer)
John Munonye
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: April 28, 1929
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nigeria
Died: May 10, 1999
 45 
Aïchatou Mindaoudou
(Diplomat)
Aïchatou Mindaoudou
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1959 AD
Birthplace: Niger
 46 
Aichatou Ousmane Issaka
(Nigerien Military Officer)
Aichatou Ousmane Issaka
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthplace: Niger
 47 
Seyni Kountché
(Politician, Military personnel)
Seyni Kountché
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 1, 1931
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Fandou, Niger, French West Africa
Died: November 10, 1987
 48 
Tekiath Ben Yessouf
(Taekwondo athlete)
Tekiath Ben Yessouf
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 13, 1991
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Nigeria
 49 
I. K. Dairo
(Musician)
I. K. Dairo
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 1930 AD
Birthplace: Offa, Nigeria
Died: February 7, 1996
 50 
Zara Moussa
(Singer)
Zara Moussa
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 1980 AD
Birthplace: Niamey, Niger