Chief Gabriel Igbinedion at 90: A Legacy of Enterprise and Cultural Grandeur By Godknows Igali, PhD In virtually all cultures of the world, the age of 90 is not only venerated but also seen as signifying the attainment of the full life cycle and the apogee of spiritual growth. Beyond that, this age is considered […]
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Prof Wole Soyinka at 90: A gala of high commendations and dissections By Godknows Igali On Friday July 13, 1934, contrasting events unfolded around the world. Far away in Europe, Adolf Hitler launched the “Night of Long Knives” in Germany, causing great global unease and rapple. But in British West Africa, a bouncing baby boy,
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Reminiscences on our heroines – – Dr. Madeleine Albright (1937-2022) and Professor Grace Alele-Williams (1932-2022) By Godknows Igali The global community was recently thrown into intense melancholy as the gates of eternity opened to Dr. Madeleine Albright and Professor Grace Alele-Williams, two of humanity’s greatest matriarchs that ever lived. In a seeming relay, the former
Requiem Toast for Nigeria’s Regal Jurist Prince Bola Ajibola, Forty Days After By Godknows Igali The ancient town of Abeokuta which literally means “refuge among the rocks” was lightened with a mammoth gathering of some of Nigeria’s most renowned personalities to mark the 40th day memorial prayers for the final repose of the soul of
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BY: GODKNOWS BOLADEI IGALI The date, May 27th, 1967 will always remain a landmark in the annals of Nigeria’s history for a number of reasons. First, on that date, the country’s third Head of State and second military ruler, then Col. Yakubu Gowon took the courage to create 12 States out of the 4 regions
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