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Chief (Architect) Gabriel Yakubu Aduku (1944-2024): An icon departs with passion for humanity

By Editor March 29, 2024 89 0

By Theophilus Abbah Not desperate, never agitated, not rebellious, not a mischief-maker, Chief (Architect) Gabriel Aduku exited this world of desperation, agitations, rebellion, and mischief on March 10, 2024, few weeks after his 80th birthday. He was an unexplored treasure to humanity, a rare human resource and a man with a candle that shone in […]Continue Reading

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OBJ, Please remain OBJ

By Editor March 12, 2024 92 0

BY Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, Ph.D, LL.D, D.Litt, D.Sc. I celebrate you, a living legend and uncommon African icon, Chief (Dr) Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Obasanjo ( OBJ), on your 87th birthday, which took place on March 5,2024. On paper, you are 87, having been born on March 5, 1937. But, you have maintained to […]Continue Reading

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Shema @ 66: A Departure from Transactional Politics

By Editor September 22, 2023 189

By Olawale Oluwabusola Former Katsina State Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema, born on September 22, 1957, is 66 years old this year. At 66, Shema is an accomplished international corporate lawyer, businessman, and politician. In his voyage in the field of politics, he was a foundation member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a mentee of […]Continue Reading

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In Memoriam: Prof. Kole Omotoso – A Luminous Artistic Soul

By Editor July 27, 2023 104

Dr Kayode Ajulo, OON With a heavy heart, I join others in bidding farewell to the illustrious Prof. Kole Omotoso, a man whose intellect and unwavering integrity left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him. I had the honour of meeting Prof. Kole Omotoso during the era of the former […]Continue Reading

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President Buhari grants 65 ex-corps members automatic employment, lists achievements of NYSC at 50

By Editor May 26, 2023 150 0

  President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja granted automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service to 65 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), highlighting  numerous achievements of the scheme since its establishment 50 years ago. Speaking at the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award held at the State House Conference Centre, the President Continue Reading

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Ooni felicitates nonagarian Yoruba leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti at 97

By Editor May 11, 2023 215 0

By Clement Adeyi The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Babatunde Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has congratulated a statesman and leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he clocks 97 years.   This was disclosed in a statement by Otunba Moses Olafare, the Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, on Thursday.   […]Continue Reading

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Tribute to Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju (1945-2023)

By Editor April 12, 2023 169 0

By Willie Obiano I am saddened to learn of the passage, on April 11, 2023, of the first Anambra State governor in Fourth Republic, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju, in Abuja. Mbadinuju’s reign as Anambra governor from 1999 to 2003 was a challenging period. He did his best to grapple with insecurity, perpetrated mostly by ruthless, unconscionable […]Continue Reading

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Buhari rewards World Champions with National Honour, 200 million naira

By Editor September 16, 2022 276 Post a comment

By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja approved National Honours and cash awards of N200 million for Team Nigeria contingents to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics championships. I watched with millions of Nigerians those exciting moments when you all brought smiles to us Speaking at a presidential reception in honour […]Continue Reading

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Attah Ameh Oboni: the brave Nigerian King

By Editor September 12, 2022 346 0

By Daniel Adaji Attah Ameh Oboni was a revered Igala King. At a particular meeting held in Kaduna which consisted of all paramount traditional rulers in Nigeria and which had the queen of England in attendance, Attah Ameh was asked to remove his cap to greet the Queen of England as others had done. Though […]Continue Reading

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Seventy years of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah

By Editor September 11, 2022 361 Post a comment

By Theophilus Abbah   In the years and seasons that I farmed and cultivated sources under torrential rains and harsh sunshine for seductive headlines that would turn the heads of newspaper adherents and squeeze few hundreds of Naira from the pockets of those who could part with money for stories, I hunted for Father Mathew […]Continue Reading

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The Kanuris fly their flag again

By Editor September 9, 2022 218 Post a comment

By Eric Teniola The pick on Senator Kashim Shettima Mustapha (56), a Kanuri, as APC’s Presidential running mate has put spotlight on the Kanuris again. We know the Kanuris as dogged fighters. We know the Kanuris as dogged fighters In the first Republic, six prominent Kanuris were identified as flag bearers. They are Sir Kashim […]Continue Reading

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Here are countries to where Nigerian doctors flee, and why

By Theophilus Abbah September 6, 2022 525 Post a comment

By Theophilus Abbah Though emigration of doctors from Nigeria to developed countries is not a new phenomenon, a recent survey has revealed that the current rate of emigration by doctors which intensified in that last three years may be injurious to the country’s health sector. The survey conducted NOI Poll and Nigeria Health Watch showed […]Continue Reading