Tribute

Birthday Tribute: Kwankwaso, Doyen of Security, Human Development in Modern Kano

 One tree that stands out above all others is the Iroko.  The Iroko is a…

Eniafe: A Citation

By Babafemi Ojudu In the Ekiti dialect of the Yoruba language, “Afe” is short for…

Sanwo-Olu, Anyaoku, Family, Others Extol iwuanyanwu’s Virtues at Tributes’ Night

 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other dignitaries, which included former Secretary-General of the…

OONI of Ife: Birthday Greetings and an Agenda for Yorubas

Senator Babafemi Ojudu congratulates and sets agenda for the Ooni of Ice, Aba Adeyeye Ogunwusi…

Why I’m Still Standing, Despite the Storms– Pa Shyngle Wigwe at 90

We had been in touch with his Personal Assistant, Paul, for the interview. The old…

Garlands for Mimiko and Farounbi on their birthdays

Within a week, two great Nigerians celebrated their birth anniversaries of 70 and 80 years…

Flashback/General Akinrinade’s birthday: Encounter with him in Yakoyo, his country home

Ademola Adegbamigbe writes about TheNEWS team's encounter, five years ago (when he turned 80) with…

My Lovely two of a kind teacher

When destiny brought him to Ede, then in old Oyo State, little did he realise…

Orelope-Adefulire @ 65: A Princess, Her Passion and Impact

Beyond the corridors of power, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire's influence reverberates across communities, where her presence…

Kabiyesi Ladoja at 80

Festus Adedayo eulogises Rashidi Ladoja: Brilliant strategist and engineer, his strongest point is that his…