Dangote at 69: The Man building Africa’s industrial backbone
By Abiodun Alade As Aliko Dangote turns 69, his story demands to be read not as a biography of wealth, but as a case study in Africa’s unfinished industrial argument. For decades, the continent has lived with a structural contradiction. It exports raw materials and imports finished goods. It produces crude oil but imports refined fuel. […]
Ibrahim Gambari, the Iconic Scholar-Diplomat, at 80
By Kingsley Moghalu IF Nigeria, our country, were to have been a place where ideas rule – as they do in developed countries and many emerging markets – men like Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR would be kings and not only princes, as he happens to be by bloodline. Nevertheless, Nigeria should be grateful to […]
A tribute to Funke Agbor, SAN
By Dan Agbor I think at least two people will be surprised to see this tribute – Funke’s colleague, Michael, who asked if I would write a tribute and Funke – who knows that I do not typically share my thoughts on such matters. But here we are. Funke will be 65 on November 3, […]
Tribute to a Beloved Brother – To be Loved!
By Ike Chioke Job 2:9 – 10 ‘But his wife said to him, “Do you still continue in your simplicity? Curse God and die.” He said to her, “You have spoken like one of the foolish wives. If we accepted good things from the hand of God, why should we not accept bad things?” In all this, […]
Uduaghan at 70: A visionary’s indelible footprint
By Paul Odili TODAY, October 22, 2024, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, clocks 70 years. Just like that. The speed of time is unbelievable. I met Dr. Uduaghan in July 2003 shortly after he assumed office as Secretary to Delta State Government under the administration of Governor James Ibori. When I first […]
Gov Otu @ 65: A journey of compassion and transformation
By LINUS OBOGO IN the verdant embrace of Adiabo, Okurikang, Odukpani Local Government Area, where the lush foliage dances with the whispers of the wind and the vibrant hues of nature’s palette inspire the soul, a visionary and an inspiring leader was born. Born exactly 65 years, today, to Elder and Mrs. Edet Okon Otu, Senator […]
