Prof. Akin Mabogunje, Father of African Geography Passes at 91
There are strong indications that the renowned doyen of Geography and allied studies and First African Professor of the discipline,…
Ogunnaike, Part Lyricist of National Anthem Dies Cheated By his Country
By Gbénró Adégbolá Dies Allegedly Cheated of His N50 Prize Money By His Country The death has occurred of Professor…
ILORA CELEBRATES CHIEF MRS OKETIKUN AND THE WHOLE WORLD APPLAUDS
Ilora, an idyllic town near the ancient city of Oyo will never forget January 8, 2022 in a hurry. It…
Ẹdẹ in Sombre Mood as Tafa Oloyede is Laid to Rest
The remains of Mr. John Adewuni, the Yoruba Nollywood actor popularly known as Tafa Oloyede were this evening committed to…
WHY WE CELEBRATE EMEKA OPARAH AS VP COMMS & CSR AIRTEL AFRICA
By Chido Nwakanma The high decibel celebration of Emeka Oparah as Vice President of Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility Airtel…
FORMER PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO DECORATES PROMOTED SON WITH NEW BADGES OF RANK OF BRIGADIER GENERAL
A very historic occasion! On what one may describe as a historic occasion, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, yesterday, Wednesday…
A Requiem for Omo Ajé
(Saturday with Oladeinde Olawoyin) One hazy morning in the second half of the noughties, I was at the Odo-Oba residence…
Celebrating Lagos First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on her special day.
Gboyega Akosile My first encounter with the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, will forever remain indelible in…
Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win Best Actor Oscar and star of ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’, dies aged 94
By George Stark Sir Sidney Poitier has died at 94, officials in the Bahamas confirmed on Friday morning. Poitier was…
Truth Spoken Before its Time: Professor Bolaji Akinyemi at 80!
By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha Any man who has spent eighty long years on earth in good health would, ought to…