Transition

NDI nne MaaMaa. Chinenyenwa. Nwa Ezshikealoke Ogoo. These were my usual clarion greetings to Mama that she gladsomely responded lovingly with Chukwu bu ike anyi ooo (God is truly our strength).

The media and communication industry was recently thrown into mourning mood over the sudden death of MTN Events and Sponsorship Manager, Okundola Agboola Bamgboye, popularly known in the social circle as Dola.

High Chief Ebun Olawoye was born in Ondo on January 6 1930 to the illustrious family of Pa Abraham Olawoye. His father was the son of Logbosere Fagbohunlu and grandson of High Chief Sasere Fasida, (popularly known as Sasere Otokola, meaning he made his wealth from farming). His mother, Madam Bernice Olawoye, was the granddaughter of…

The common sights, sounds and smells of Lagos Island’s neatly swept narrow streets, yes the town had street sweepers, public water pumps strategically located at corners and intersections, the streets were lit and you would typically see the fortunately placed office workers in white short sleeves

It has been two decades since our mother Late Mrs Grace Ebunoluwa Idowu left us to be with the Lord. For the family, it has been a herculean task navigating life without you.

On June 6, 2020, we woke up to a very sad message on our Nigeria Law School Class of 1980 WhatsApp forum, posted by our learned colleague, Prof. Koyinsola Ajayi (SAN), which read as follows: “With great sadness in my heart

Sir Michael Eleonu Anwuri was born on October 24, 1954 into the family of the late Pa Marcus Eleonu Anwuri and the late Madam Grace Okwulogwo Eleonu Anwuri of Mgbuela Rundele, Emohua Local Council of Rivers State.

The day started on a grim note when I was told of the departure of Baba Dr Razaq Afolabi Olopoenia, my mind raced back to my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) years circa 2007 in Maiduguri, Borno State, which was the beginning of my relationship with him.

• The Irony Of The Wheels Of Justice Justice Innocent Azubike Umezulike was born in Mgbidi to Mazi Unaegbu Umezulike and Perpetua Umezulike on September 21, 1953, was appointed from the University chair to the judicial bench, August 6, 1993. He was to pull out therefrom, September 21, 2018, by the prescription of the organic law. The 1999 constitution of the Federal…

The death of First Foundation Medical Centre founder, Dr Tosin Ajayi, came to many as a shock. I was particularly saddened because I had the privilege of knowing Dr Ajayi through interviews...

• First Female Federal Permanent Secretary We mourn the demise of a multi-talented, highly achieving lady of very radiant personality, a great Nigerian and a great African who attained high distinction in many theatres of national life, Mrs. Francesca Yetunde Emanuel, Commander of the Order of the Niger. She was born on September 19, 1933…

Enoh Ekong began her life’s journey on May 21, 1958. She was born in Surulere, Lagos to the late Jonah Udoh and Glory Eyeyen Ekong. Enoh was the first girl of her seven siblings, one of which, Anthony, had preceded her in death.