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Akin Rotimi: Dr. Kayode Fayemi, an apostle of civility, turns 50

by Akin Rotimi Dr. John Kayode Fayemi was 50 on Monday, February 9, 2015. One of his close aides Akin Rotimi writes about his boss, the former Governor of Ekiti State. On our shores, politicians have earned a not entirely undeserved reputation for knavery, venality and self-aggrandizement. There is a profound disdain about politicians and... Read More

bashorun mko abiola, Ekiti State, john kayode fayemi, Kudirat Abiola

December 7, 2013

Kole Omotoso: What I know about Nelson Mandela, Abacha and M.K.O Abiola

by Kole Omotoso During the events that followed the June 12 annulment of the election that would have seen Bashorun Abiola as president of Nigeria, President Mandela continued to interact with Sani Abacha. One of his interventions had to do with the plight of Bashorun Abiola’s family. Bashorun Abiola was in prison. His business had... Read More

bashorun mko abiola, Kole Omotosho, Opinion: On the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela