Ten painful years after his demise from a very unexpected source (lung cancer, for a man who never smoked a day in his life) Chief Abdul-Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi continues to bestride the Nigerian political, legal […]
The Clement Isong Foundation (TCIF) has just launched a book in honour of the patriarch of the Isong family and foremost nationalist and patriot, Dr. Clement Nyong Isong. The book titled “Clement Nyong Isong: A […]
Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, LKJ for short, deserves all the kind words heaped on him as he turned 90 on July 23, 2019. This self-made man who had no university education embarked on several transformational […]
Toni Morrison was born on February 18, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio, USA. She was an American essayist, editor, novelist, teacher and professor emeritus at Princeton University. Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in […]
When I strolled into the National Stadium on 12 August 1989, I had many businesses in mind. The National Stadium was being opened after being shut down for years in preparation for Nigeria’89, the FIFA […]
Toni Morrison, the African-American Nobel prize laureate, who died on 5 August at the age of 88, was a true force of nature. Born in the steel-mining town of Lorain in Ohio on 18 February […]
The Nigerian legendary accountant, Akintola Williams, will be 100 years old on Friday, 9 August, 2019. Here are 71 facts you need to know about him: 1. Akintola Williams was born on 9 August, 1919, […]
There is an issue of historical significance that members of the old and new set-ups in our society can learn from. Barely a week ago, the nation actually marked the 53rd anniversary of the military’s […]
One of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s tracks, Open and Close, starts with an antithesis: “I wan to tell you a story, no be story o…” And like this 1971 song, this article is not a story. Rather, […]
Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande who clocked 90 recently deserves all the accolades he has received from just about every quarter, by just about every one – high and low – in just about every phrase […]
The roll call of eminent Nigerians that graced the recent 90th birthday of First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande (LKJ) speaks volume of his pedigree as a widely respected statesman. Dignitaries […]
We all need resilience to live a fulfilling life. With resilience, you’ll be more prepared to take on challenges, to develop your talents, skills and abilities so that you can live with more purpose and […]
How is one to describe Pa Lateef Kayode Jakande at 90. May be, LKJ can be referred to as a man of many parts. In the words of that flamboyant politician of all time, Adegoke […]
Elder Statesman and first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande who will clock 90 years on Tuesday has said the best gift he got from God was the opportunity to serve Lagos. Jakande […]
Barack Obama has achieved things that most people can only dream of. He was the first African American president to assume office and served two terms. From humble beginnings he rose to become one of […]
Love is a leveller! The drama took place on 15 August 2017 during the presentation of a book, Pastor E.O Adeboye: His Life and Calling, which took place at the at the Youth Centre of […]
The cell-phone beeped frantically. With the caller ID with-held, it was easy to surmise that it was either a foreign call or someone preferring anonymity. Pressing the receive button, my hunch was dead right. The […]
A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something special – Nelson Mandela. The above expression from one […]
“I prefer a lucky general to a brilliant general.” Napoleon. “If the hunter tells you what he saw with his flash lights while hunting game, he wouldn’t sell you his meat.” “When the yam is […]
He was in court that day on one of his many legal crusade against the government of General Ibrahim Babangida. It was 1990. From the court premises he was snatched by the hordes of security […]
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