BORN into an aristocratic family on March 9, 1934 in the ancient city of Ijebu Ode, Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, albeit […]
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When the lights dimmed on KUK: My elegy
By Mike Ozekhome, SAN THE ugly piece of news hit me like a sledge hammer. The legal profession, academia and […]
At 50, Pantami is worth celebrating – Solomon
PROJECTS Coordinator of the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project, Musa Odole Solomon says Nigeria’s Honourable Minister for Communications […]
Tribute to Max Amuchie
By Ken Ugbechie My Dear Max Amuchie, TODAY, I join friends, family and colleagues to celebrate a worthy journalist: a […]
Mwalimu Kenneth Kaunda: A Tribute
By Paul Ejime WITH the demise of Zambia’s independent President, the Great Mwalimu (Teacher) Kenneth Kaunda, on Thursday at the […]
Tribute to bar Oscar Onwudiwe
I met the man Barrister Osca Onwudiwe in the early 90s. But his reputation preceded him. To many of us, he was and still…
The glorious passage of deaconess Urhoboferere Edamatie–Ikuku
SHE was not just old. She was actually a Centenarian, having been born in early 1912. She died on Monday, 21 st of…
Admiral Godwin Ndubisi Kanu: Bold, Brillant, Brave Heart and Benign
By Ireke A Kalu Onuma Ùgwùmba Ndigbo, GNK. The end began on Monday January 11, 2021, evening. I had just […]
Prominent Nigerians pay tribute to late Admiral Ndubisi Kanu
PROMINENT Nigerians are mourning the death of Rear Admiral Ndubisi Kanu who died on Wednesday, January 13, in a hospital…
A Tribute to Prof Emma Okocha
IT is with profound and inestimable sadness that I write to commiserate with Your Royal Highness and the people of Asaba on…
Tribute to Maradona: Why Super Eagles lost to Argentina at USA 94 – Adepoju
Mutiu Adepoju, a member of the Super Eagle’s squad at the U.S.A. ’94 World Cup, on Wednesday paid tributes to …
Tribute to Late Pa Bisi Lawrence
The announcement of the death of our revered father, Broadcaster and Ace Sports Columnist, Pa Bisi Lawrence …
Appreciating a responsible father
Next Friday, September 11, 2020, the mortal remains of my late father, Pa Sunday Alaba Komolafe, will be committed to …
Mourning Wada Maida
ONE of the most painful obligations a man is suddenly called upon to discharge is speaking or writing about his cherished …
Gov. Fayemi pays tribute to late former U.S. envoy Carrington
THE Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has extolled the virtues of a former United States of America Ambassador to Nigeria…
Tribute: Many lessons for youths in the vision and strides of the late Chief Bode Akindele
I was very shocked to hear about the passing away of Chief Bode Akindele, CBA. I had seen him regularly at social functions and…
Tribute to Mallam Ismailia Isa Funtua
MY heavy heartfelt condolence to the family of Mallam Ismailia Isa Funtua, an elder statesman, Publisher Defunct …
Samuel Tunde Ajibola: When It’s Bad To Say Goodbye!
IT has been ferociously sad and turbulent these past few days when you left us, your friends, as well as the family …
Tribute to A Great Man: Senator Abiola Ajimobi – We Shall Always Remember You
FORMER Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, passed away on Friday. With his departure, Nigeria has lost an …
Ochei condoles with Obada Family
VICTOR Ochei, executive director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services in the Nigerian Maritime And Safety Administration …
Tinubu describes Olumilua as statesman, patriotic leader
EVANGELIST Bamidele Olumilua was an elder-statesman and an unrelenting patriot, according to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the All […]
Late Waheed Bakare: After the Dawn
And so for Abdul Waheed Bakare, a prolific writer, commentator, editor, mentor and philanthropist, death came on …
President Buhari mourns Late Igwe Umenyiora of Ogbunike
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound sadness over the news of the passing of Igwe John Ositadimma …
Anumudu was a great businessman — Obi
Peter Obi, vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has …
Ibadan lost two giants in two months – Tola Adeniyi
TOLA Adeniyi, Jagun Oodua and former managing director of Daily Times, has condoled with the Royal Father of Ibadan Kingdom, […]
A personal reflection of Prof Akin Euba’s NTA days
IFE students of a certain vintage of my admission and generation will remember the Institute of African Studies. It was …
Goodnight, Prof. Dauda Musa Enna, scholar and rare gem
His death is something so terribly painful because it came so surprisingly early. With brutal sadness came violent attacks of pain …
Buhari condoles with Emir of Daura over wife’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar over the death of his …
Tinubu hails Mutiu Are at 61
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, All Progressives Congress National Leader, has congratulated Mutiu Are, Lagos stalwart of the party …
Anambra mourns chief Victor Ikwuemesi, Sosoliso Airlines founder
The government and people of Anambra State have received the news of the painful exit yesterday in London of Victor Ikwuemesi …
Abule-Ado explosion: Buhari pays tribute to deceased Rev. Sister
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the heroic spirit of the Reverend Sister Henrietta Alokha, the deceased …
COVID-19: NNPC boss commiserates with Achimugu’s family
THE Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, has …
Buhari pays tribute to late Hajia Hawawu, condoles Bello
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Okene charged Gov. Yahaya Bello and other relations not to mourn …
Gov. Lalong mourns death of CAN official
GOV. Simon Lalong of Plateau has expressed sadness over the demise of the Secretary-General of the Christian …
Remembering Dr. Cecilia Kato
By Anthony Akaeze It came at a time I was thinking about the past. Given that I had just published […]