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,…