Olola Fani-Kayode, I brought out my encounters with these distinguished Osun indigenes who are, by far, your betters politically and materially, in the hope that you may emulate their media tolerance
Browsing: Obafemi Awolowo
Kekemeke made this known on Sunday when a group of supporters from Ilaje Local Government Area paid him courtesy visit at his campaign office in Akure.
As it was with Awujale in Ijebuland 39 years ago, the end of this chapter of Sanusi’s life is not the end of the story. Whether, like the Awujale, Sanusi returns to his throne or not, whether he returns to Kano or not, the book is not finished, yet
It was surreal reading the news that the Oyo State Government recently revoked a number of land allocations which were done during the tenure of the last All Progressives Congress administration in the state, led by Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday, the State’s Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, who debunked the social media story, said contrary to the malicious claims being spread by ill informed individuals, the statues were removed for the purpose of development.
Lawan lauded the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, for his foresight in floating what is today Nigeria’s oldest private media outfit with the initial primary objective to project nationalist ideals at a time Nigerians battled to break the yoke of colonialism.
Osinbajo stated that this can be achieved with “stronger, more autonomous States that are able to generate and control more of their resources.”
The Oodua People’s Congress on Thursday honoured 21 Nigerians for their contributions to the growth of the organisation and their belief in and pursuit of the Yoruba cause.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the gathering, which also featured the presentation of a book: “Awo,” was organised by Alao Adedayo, the publisher of Alaroye, a Yoruba newspaper
The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide on Saturday urged Southwest governors to prioritise security of the region and key into late Obafemi Awolowo’s ideologies to return the region to its glory days.
Anyaoku said this on Tuesday in Lagos at the unveiling of the new logo of the Nigerian Tribune titles and a symposium to herald the 70th anniversary of the newspaper founded by late Chief Obafemi Awolowo in 1949
Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, has reiterated his resolve to turn Lagos State around for good even in a single term.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Fasehun, also an active member of National Democratic Coalition, died at about 1am on Saturday, at the intensive care unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.
Kukah said this in Akure, Ondo State on Friday while delivering the annual Ulefunta/Oyemekun Festival lecture, entitled: “Building blocks for a good society.” held at the Francis Idibiye Lecture hall of the Federal University of Technology, Akure
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said Buhari joined the Awolowo family, friends and professional colleagues of the Chief Obafemi Awolowo scion in celebrating his years of diligence, commitment and vision.
Lamido said this when he spoke with newsmen on Thursday at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja after submitting his completed nomination and expression of interest forms
They stated thais in Abeokuta, Ogun State in the first summit of Yoruba socio-cultural organisation with the theme: “OMOLUABI PRINCIPLES: A CALL TO RETURN”.
The Arole Oodua and Ooni Of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, in conjunction with the authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University is set to unveil the book written on Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife queen who sacrificed herself to be enslaved for the liberty of her people and mankind.
One candidate who has stood out so far amongst the multitude jostling for the ruling All Progressive Congress ticket is Dr. Olusola Ayandele, popularly called Stainless within the State
He declared his interest on Thursday at the APC secretariat in Ibadan.