Tag: Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Was Awolowo, Akintola crisis instigated by enemies?
Thirty-nine and sixty years respectively after their passing, the two friends-turned-foes have not ceased being objects of discourse. With Chief…
I might follow my grandfather’s political footsteps – Seyi Awolowo
Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman who played a key role in Nigeria’s independence movement. He died peacefully in…
Oyediran’s death, monumental loss to Yoruba race – Lawmaker
Sen. Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central), has described the death of Rev. Omotola Oyediran, the eldest daughter of late Chief Obafemi…
Updated: Awolowo’s daughter, Tola Oyediran is dead
Tola Oyediran, the eldest child of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo dies at the age of 79. She was the fourth…
Oduduwa Republic: Awolowo wanted a united Nigeria before his death – Daughter
Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu, daughter of the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, has said his father never wanted a disintegrated Nigeria before…
Flashback: How Odutola refused to help Awolowo with £1,400 loan
Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the late Premier of Old Western Region, despite his political and other achievements, had his own rough…
Read Awolowo’s 53-year old letter from prison to Ironsi
Today, 29 July 2019 marks 53 years since Major General Aguiyi Ironsi, Head of State and Lt. Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi,…
Flashback: Day Abiola visited, begged Awo for forgiveness
Chief Obafemi Awolowo was at home one sultry day in the mid-80s when he was informed that an unlikely visitor…
Flashback on Civil War: Awolowo Defends Himself
Last week (6 July) was the 52nd anniversary of the declaration of the civil war in Nigeria, a chapter in…
Awolowo’s 50-year old letter to Gen Ironsi seeking freedom
Here is Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s letter from prison to Major General Aguiyi Ironsi, pressing for his release and that of…
Why Awolowo resigned from Gowon’s government
Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the late Premier of the old Western Region and leader of opposition in the First Republic was…
The world has sprinkling of saints, multitude of evil-doers – Awolowo
In continuation to the quotes and prediction of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, today we look at his position on the…
How Obafemi Awolowo predicted Jonathan’s presidency, Boko Haram
It is safe to say Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a Nigerian nationalist and statesman who played a key role in Nigeria’s…
Afenifere hasn’t derailed from Awolowo’s philosophy
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, says the group has not derailed from the philosophy of Afenifere which the…