Tag: Odia Ofeimun
In honour of Odia Ofeimun
Odia Ofeimun is formidably learned and insightful. His poetry and journalism are distinguished by their eloquence and dazzling intelligence.
A Night for Icons: WSCIJ honours Ofeimun, Salami, Journalists at 20th anniversary awards
The 20th Anniversary celebration of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) opened with powerful messages from Founder WSCIJ …
Buhari pursuing ethnic agenda – Odia Ofeimun
Renowned poet, author, and publisher, Odia Ofeimun has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of flagrantly abandoning his political party in pursuit…
Aregbesola decries plights of Nigerian Writers, as Ofeimun clocks 70
Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has decried the plights of Nigerian writers, urging all Nigerians to work out ways…
Buhari salutes Odia Ofeimun
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with renowned poet, author, and publisher, Odia Ofeimun, who turns 70 on March 16.
Odia Ofeimun at 70: Let’s Toast to Health of the Master Poet
There is no better way of introducing Odia Ofeimun than pointedly stressing that “Odia Ofeimun is Odia Ofeimun!” Enough said.
All set for the celebration of Odia Ofeimun at 70
The Odia Ofeimun at 70 Committee has announced activities to mark the 70th birthday celebrations of Odia Ofeimun, a most…
ISIDORE OKPEWHO: Scribal Lord of Orature (November 9, 1941-September 4, 2016)
Odia Ofeimun It is truly sad news that Isidore Okpewho, unforgettably warm-hearted, civilized, accommodating and a gentleman without humbug, has…
Oba of Benin: We lost a true custodian of history, says Ofeimun
Eromosele Ebhomele Odia Ofeimun, aspirant in the governorship election in Edo state, southern Nigeria, has described the passage of the…
Why The Oba of Benin is number one by Odia Ofeimun
By Odia Ofeimun I am a Republican, not a Royalist. But, in a country in which we have all conceded…
Ezekwesili identifies causes of public education collapse
The former Minister of Education, Dr.Oby Ezekwesili, yesterday said that the inconsistent economic policies of federal government is responsible for…
Oby Ezekwesili, Odia, others to speak at Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture
Henry Ojelu Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, renown writer Odia Ofeimun are among the dignitaries that will delivers…
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Odia Ofeimun: I will be the Governor of Edo State
By Odia Ofeimun I want to be Governor of Edo state in 2016. My purpose is to realize a collective…
A Colossus At 62
Eromosele Ebhomele Asiwaju Bola Tinubu continues to be a study in democratic idealism, philanthropy and good leadership As he clocks…
Festus Iyayi And The Ideas We Must Not Forget
By Odia Ofeimun I stand here, bemused, unable to determine whether I am trying to recall the day I met…
Soyinka leads tributes for Mandela
FOLARIN ADEMOSU South Africa’s legend, Nelson Mandela, will be interred Sunday at a private ceremony in Qunu, his village where…
How Achebe Rose To Stardom
Odia Ofeimun, poet, literary critic and socio-political commentator, in this interview with ADEMOLA ADEGBAMIGBE, appraises the life and writings of…
Achebe’s Biafra Book Full Of Lies
Odia Ofeimun, poet and public affairs analyst, rips up Chinua Achebe’s There Was A Country. He speaks with ADEMOLA ADEGBAMIGBE…