Tag: Obafemi Awolowo
‘Awolowo was convicted too’- Why Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer says history is repeating itself
Aloy Ejimakor, the former lead counsel to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu says the IPOB leader’s prosecution mirrors a familiar historical pattern,…
Segun Awolowo’s death a shocking loss – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu, also condoled with friends and associates of the late Olusegun Awolowo, describing his death as shocking and great loss…
The Heir Apparent to Awolowo’s Political Dynasty
Obafemi Awolowo did the unbelievable with the western region between 1951 and 1963 and Asiwaju’s leadership skills and vision has…
Awolowo’s principles have withstood test of time, geography – Tinubu
Tinubu said "For the great sage from Ikenne, his enduring impact persists despite revisionist efforts. Time sifts through biases and…
Awolowo the legend brought to life on stage
The play, “Awo the Man, His Jewel and…” written by Mr Makinde Adeniran, was a celebration of the life and…
Rep Ajao Adejumo wants Obafemi Awolowo declared national hero
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ajao Adejumo, has called on Nigerians to support the bill for an…
Awolowo died without Christ, he never fulfilled his destiny – Olukoya
General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, Pastor Daniel Olukoya has said that the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo…
Lagos opens up on Awo, Fela’s statues
Lagos State Government has described as false, the news making the rounds in some quarters of the social media, claiming…
Obafemi & HID Awolowo: Their untold love story (Part 1)
Why did Chief Obafemi Awolowo describe HID, his wife, as a jewel of inestimable value? Here are the reasons By…
El-Rufai to chair symposium on late Awolowo
Eromosele Ebhomele Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state is to chair a one-day symposium to mark the annual commemorative birthday…
The Making Of My New Book
A book, Yoruba Elites and Ethnic Politics In Nigeria: Obafemi Awolowo And Corporate Agency, will be presented to the public…
Of symbolism and greatness: The case of Awolowo and Mandela
By Remi Oyeyemi The famous poet and author, Odia Ofeimun stirred a very interesting debate when during an interview on…
Nigeria At 53: A Celebration With Mixed Feelings
By all accounts, Nigeria’s political history has shown that the struggle for independence and nationhood has not only been tortuous…
Obafemi Awolowo: Knowledge, Leadership, Governance
By Olúfémi Táíwò Something significant happened two weeks ago in Ikogosi-Ekiti. A state government, at the suggestion and under the…
Wole Awolowo’s Death, A Big Loss —Amosun
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has described the death of Chief Oluwole Awolowo, the son of the late sage,…
Nigeria’s State Of Education Worrisome —Yusuf
The representative of Alimosho Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Prince Bisi Yusuf, has called on well-meaning…
Obafemi Awolowo: Hero Of Yoruba, Killer Of Biafra, Betrayed By The North
By Obinna Akukwe Obafemi Awolowo is the undisputed hero of the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria whose wartime policy of starvation…
Winding Down History: Religion And Nation, Power And Freedom
By Wole Soyinka Today’s event may yet make a Christian out of me – since, from my admittedly imperfect recollection…
Oshun: Why Nigeria’s Southwest Must Be Integrated
The national chairman of Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, Mr Olawale Oshun, has said that development, especially among the Yoruba people…
‘Why Achebe Wrote About Awolowo’
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Bisi Yusuf, representing Alimosho Constituency 1, has explained that as a…
I Was Fair To The Igbos –Awolowo
During the war I saw to it that the revenue which was due to the Iboland – at that time…East…
Biafra : Awolowo replies Achebe from the grave
Nigeria’s literary legend, Chinua Achebe in his latest memoir on the defunct Biafra, accused a Nigerian political legend, Obafemi Awolowo…
Family, Friends Remember Papa Awolowo
Eminent personalities from all walks of life on Tuesday gathered at the residence of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo in…
NSC To Organise Holiday Clinic
The second edition of Vacation Tennis Clinic for Beginners will hold between 26 August and 2 September at Obafemi Awolowo…
Awo: The Great Sage Lives For Ever
March 6, 1987 will undoubtedly remain a memorable day in the annals of human existence. It was the historic birthday…
Lekki: Once Upon A Time
Lekki, a suburb of Lagos, was once a sleepy and seedy land. That axis was so remote that it reminded…
2011: Nigerians Sensitized On Electoral Reform
The Obafemi Awolowo Institute of Government and Public Policy, OAIGPP, recently held a public lecture on the need to enlighten…
Group Wants Kaita Tried For Treason
The Jonathan Sambo Campaign Organisation has called for the trial of an associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Alhaji…
Bishop Berates IBB Over Ambition
Former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) has been told to perish the idea of ruling the country again after…
Group Counsels Fashola On Dev
A political pressure group, Advance Organisation Forum has advised the state governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, not to concentrate his…