By LANRE IDOWU The passage of Dr. Doyin Abiola (nee Aboaba) on August 5 has rightly elicited an outpouring of tributes on her place in history. It is not an exaggeration to say no woman has matched her influence in Nigerian journalism history, and few men have surpassed it. Throughout her lifetime, she was a record breaker. […]

By Femi Babafemi I have had the privilege of knowing Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) for about 30 years. As a young reporter, I observed from a ‘working distance’ the metamorphosis of a military administrator who was unlike any other—an enigma committed as much to his work as to becoming a paragon of excellence in public […]

By FRED ITUA There are lives that tell stories, and there are lives that themselves become stories: epic, inspiring, and immortal in their resonance. The life of Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, belongs in the latter category. Today, as he marks his 55th birthday, we do not merely count years; we celebrate a destiny […]

By Onu Uche On 27 August, Abians and well-wishers across the globe celebrate Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander, a man whose life has become a source of pride, hope and inspiration. He has stood out as one of the foremost promoters of Abia State, rallying artistes, professionals and performers towards […]

By Prince Anayo Royce In the annals of entrepreneurship, there are a few individuals whose journeys resonate with an undeniable sense of purpose. Ezenwa Chukwudi Anthony, widely known as Chuky GSS, is one such figure. As he turns 32 today, it is a fitting moment to reflect not just on his professional milestones, but on […]