A very good-natured Ora man, flawlessly fluent in Yoruba – after all he schooled in Oyo – as he was distinguished in his eloquence in English language, deep of thought, …
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There are masters, veterans, and pioneers who have sacrificed their time and resources to create groundbreaking films that have put the continent on the map of world cinema and …
Joop Berkhout is gone, one of the closing leaves of the great and colourful publishers that transversed our nation. Joop may not have been lettered, but he was a literary …
The passing of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni at the ripe age of 81 marks the end of a golden era of a scion of the Langtang people and a …
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Tribute to Sam Nujoma, African patriot and founding father of Republic of Namibia
by Niyi Ibietanby Niyi IbietanNujoma was a great son of Africa, and he is rightly enlisted in the pantheon of those who raised the banner of authentic African civilisation THE founding president of the …
In recent weeks, I have been struck by the profound loss of two remarkable individuals. First, the passing of Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, a retired Supreme Court Judge with whom …
He had always been an embodiment of peace, like a dove that hurts no one. He was like that growing up. But one day we fought. I am sure am …
David was a mentor and educator whose impact on architectural education in Nigeria is immeasurable. He instilled in his students a respect for heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern …
Date: Aug 16, 2024Time: 05:00 PM (Africa/Lagos) In-Person: Food Court, Freedom Park, 1 Hospital Road, Lagos Island Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87638529724?pwd=RMALoDMgqAu4Kl6KZKBJYgNQbItzAP.1 Meeting ID: 876 3852 9724Passcode: FIOFORI RsVP: Chris – 08030754535 (For …
MY first encounter with the no-nonsense and highly principled Elegant Stallion, Lady Onyeka Onwenu, MFR, is a great lesson on why we should never give up. Back then, at the …