by Demola Rewaju The name ‘Sani Abacha’ and the word ‘honour’ (or the Americanised cousin ‘honor’) must never be used in the same sentence without a question mark somewhere in the sentential structure even if it means breaking all the rules of grammar. The man himself never understood what the word meant. The big question... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gani Fawehinmi’s family reject Centenary award

by Zara Mustapha The late patriarch of the Fawehinmi family and human rights crusader, Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) was among those shortlisted for the centenary awards to mark Nigeria at 100 which the family rejected. Writing on behalf of the family , Mohammed Fawehinmi first son of the late icon expressed their gratitude first before stating the... Read More

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February 25, 2014

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Demola Rewaju: Excuse me, but why is Fela on the Centenary Award list?

by Demola Rewaju If private bodies and individuals love Fela and eulogise him, it is acceptable but as a state, are we giving officialdom to the antics of a man who pranced the stage wearing only pants (not trousers, underwear pants like those some of us wore as kids) and often with a large roll... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: Abacha, honour and the necessary question mark

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gani Fawehinmi’s family reject Centenary award

Demola Rewaju: Excuse me, but why is Fela on the Centenary Award list?

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