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Tag: Obafemi Awolowo
President Tinubu Renames Federal Airports to Honor Buhari, Awolowo, Dan Fodio, Others
In a significant move, the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has decided to rename several federal airports after prominent individuals in Nigeria. The decision, outlined in a memo by the Federal…
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The #EndSARSprotests could just be the beginning of the end to bad governance in Nigeria
The youth are the driving force of change in every society. Ironically, they are the most neglected group of society often stripped of their rights and denied the opportunity to…
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[The Injustice Blog] Comparing the Ambode and Okorocha statues
While the furore generated over the poorly delivered statue of Chief Obafemi Awolowo at Awolowo Road Ikeja is yet to settle down, another joined the fray, courtesy of Governor Mr…
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Why Gov Ambode should pull down Awolowo’s statue – Artists
The Lagos Government had, September 26, unveiled a giant statue of the legendary politician, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in Ikeja, but, Punch reports that some notable Nigerians are not happy with…
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[The Alausa Blog]: There’s a new 20-feet statue of Pa Obafemi Awolowo in Lagos (PHOTOS)
A new statue of late nationalist and statesman, Obafemi Awolowo now sits on the LTV junction on Lateef Jakande Road, Ikeja. The 20-feet statue was unveiled by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode…
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Splitting of South West region into states has hindered development – Governors
The Southwest governors on Monday lamented the splitting of the old Western Nigeria into six states by the Federal Government, saying the action has hindered the region’s socio–economic development. The…
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Opinion: Obafemi Awolowo – 30 years, 12 lessons
by Samuel Akinnuga Yesterday made it exactly 30 years since Chief the Honourable Obafemi Awolowo passed away. To be sincere, not one single day passes that I think of him…
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Opinion: Jagaban at 65- Betrayal of progressivism
by Anthony Ademiluyi All leaders whether great or perfidious have a similar attribute: the sighting of opportunities in crisis and the capitalizing of it to advance their political interests. Adolf…
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Office Of The Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: Don’t be annoyed o, but please, who spoilt Nigeria?
by Chude Jideonwo There is something curious that you might have noticed. Something as strange as it is weird. And it should worry you. We don’t appear to know…
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[The Presidential Blog] Let us wish the Vice President a happy wedding anniversary
Today, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President shared a post on her Instagram to celebrate 27 years of marriage between herself and Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president.…
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I issued Buhari, Abacha and Babangida WAEC certificates – Ex-registrar
A former registrar of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Alex Ajayi says he was privileged to issue WAEC certificates to three former Head of States - General Muhammadu Buhari,…
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Opinion: Before another census
by Anthony Ademiluyi The origin of headcounts or census in Nigeria can be traced to 1866 in the then colony of Lagos. After the 1914 amalgamation, the first nationwide one was…
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‘If Awolowo reincarnates today, he will join APC’ – Alaafin of Oyo
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, says the late Obafemi Awolowo would join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if he was alive today. The monarch made the statement on over…
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HID Awolowo’s daughter shares details of final moments before her death
Chief (Mrs.) HID Awolowo, died at the of 99 on Saturday, September 19. The wife of revered Yoruba leader, Obafemi Awolowo, was said to have passed on, in the presence…
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Awolowo’s wife dies at 99
Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, is dead. The wife of Obafemi Awolowo, the late Yoruba leader, passed away at the age of 99. HID Awolowo, would have been 100 on November 25.
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“How Awolowo became the leader of Yoruba” – Osoba
Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has countered claims made in 'My Watch', the book of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, where he stated that the Yoruba ethnic group never had a…
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“Obasanjo condemns everybody, nobody is good enough for him” – Osoba
Olusegun Osoba, a former Governor of Ogun State, says former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has a bad habit of condemning almost everyone that has worked with him. During an interview with…
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There’s no single leader of the Yoruba people – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo believes that no single person can bear the title and honour of being regarded as the leader of the Yoruba. This was covered in chapter 31…
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Azuka Onwuka: This is the reason why Ndigbo voted massively for Jonathan
by Azuka Onwuka Now the Igbo have spoken with one voice in the 2015 presidential election, but the goal-post has been shifted again. They are now accused of putting their…
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Akin Osuntokun: I see no reason why the Yorubas should vote Buhari
by Akin Osuntokun The stubborn fact of the scientific imagination and reasoning is that it holds true for all seasons and so it is with the prescription of federalism for…
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3 quotes which explains Bode George’s grudge with Tinubu (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju For all those who have been wondering, now you have your answer on the reason for Bode George's acrimony with Bola Tinubu. Apparently, late sage and Yoruba…
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Dele Momodu: A revolution long foretold
by Dele Momodu Nigeria is a country with too many needs in the midst of plenty. Our country is a paradox or an oxymoron of pain and luxury. A…
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TB Joshua named ‘Yoruba man of the decade’, Soyinka ‘Yoruba man of the year’
by Anike Jacobs A pan-Yoruba media outfit - Irohin Odua, the first Pan-Yoruba news outlet has named the Synagogue Church of All Nations founder T.B Joshua has its 'Yoruba man…
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Dele Momodu: A road littered with thorns
by Dele Momodu I’m under no illusion that any nation is governed by saints. But the greatest countries in the world are usually led by aspiring Angels, those who…
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Opinion: This is how party politics works in Nigeria, and this is why you should not complain
by Isqil Najim If you are neutral in matter of party politics, you can have no complaint if thugs and crooks decide your destiny This is a story of…
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@realFFK: The critical role of religion in Nigerian politics
by Femi Fani-Kayode They should tell General Theophilius Yakubu Danjuma, the greatest and most respected general in the history of the Nigerian Armed Forces, that religion has no place in our…
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Jonathan to unveil N100 centenary note
by Kolapo Olapoju As part of the intiatives to mark the centenary clebration, President Goodluck Jonathan will launch a specially designed commemorative N100 banknote by the Central Bank of Nigeria…
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Toni Kan: This liability called Bola Tinubu
by Toni Kan Opeyemi Bamidele’s defection and direct challenge to Fayemi should have sent warning signals but Tinubu carried on. How does a man whose wife and son-in-law are federal…
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Suraj Oyewale: As OAU prepares to dance on Awolowo’s grave (Y! FrontPage)
by Suraj Oyewale Ife is a school for the brilliant poor. If some universities have turned education into a commercial venture, Ife must not be tempted to join the train…
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Rauf Aregbesola: This is what our New Education Policy is all about
by Rauf Aregbesola Our education policy is tailored towards making the Osun public schools system produce the complete child, to become the complete youth and grow up to become the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy