Though he passed away today, July 25, 2025, Femi Lasode’s work continues to resonate. He was a pioneer who saw the potential of Nigerian storytelling and worked tirelessly to bring …
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Marion Akpata: A colossus whose melody lingers, inspiring a life of purpose
by Ayo Ajayiby Ayo AjayiMarion Akpata had an extraordinary gift for teaching, simplifying the complex effortlessly. She epitomised a rare combination of qualities: kind and honest, dedicated and intellectual, yet firm and disciplined when …
How time flies!’ we say when it’s time to mark the death anniversary of a dear departed relation. Olaniyi Ayinde, your case is different; one year without you has …
KP my brother, my friend, my roommate, my classmate, my T15 Homeboy! Adieus my “rich friend”. Rest in peace. I am consoled because you built and conquered. Besides, “Jahlords never …
Starting from Thursday, June 26, with a Service of Songs to be held from 5 pm at the Bell Centre on Campbell Street, near his favourite creative jaunt, Freedom Park, …
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A solemn tribute to Chief Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, GCON (1936-2025)
by Kayode Ajuloby Kayode AjuloJustice Uwais was a true beacon of integrity, guiding the judiciary with grace and wisdom. His tenure as Chief Justice from 1995 to 2006 fundamentally transformed the landscape of our …
When I first met him, I expected to meet a socialist firebrand but instead encountered a genial, engaging man who had read some of my writing and asked about my …
Olunloyo was exempted from a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mathematics and instead went straight on to do a PhD, a four to seven-year program. He did it in a …
The post-humous celebration of Prof. Peters, though fitting, may be an inadequate tribute to the work of the late professional, whose contribution to learning, the scientific community and the world …
On a cold morning, the wayfarer lost his way in the journey of life The troubadour lost his voice which sang of wet dreams Just like yesterday, the calabash broke …