Tribute to Ezinne Mgbeafor Ekeh
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi The late Mrs. Ezinne Mgbeafor Eugenia Ekeh (née Okereke), who passed away in the Lord on March 26, 2026, was born on March 8, 1934, in Umuagi, Obike, Imo State. Mama Mgbeafor, as she was respectfully called, was a shining example of quiet strength, elegance, and deep faith. In her youth, she […]
Blessing Ohwavborua leadership centre, a fitting memorial
By Jimitota Onoyume I was passing when my eyes caught a signpost written Chief Blessing Ohvwaworua Leadership Centre on the fence of his house on the Eku portion of Eku – Warri road, Delta state. The sign post flooded my head with beautiful memories I had of the late Chief Blessing Ohwavborua who passed on […]
Ferdinand Agu: Sunset at noon
By SAM NWAOBASI August 4, 2011 was a Thursday. I had gone to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to see the SGF on the directive of my benefactor, Sen. Ken Nnamani. Before I was ushered in to see the SGF, his then secretary, whom everybody called ‘Auty Kate’ on […]
Testimonials
Testimonials The itinerant drummers have gone home. Gone also are the dancers and the guests – invited and uninvited. So are the revelers and the army of spectators. Now it is fit and proper to pay tribute to four eminent Nigerians whose exploits ring loud beyond these shores after the huge celebrations that greeted their […]
Baaroyin Ajibola Ogunshola: 80 Cheers to an Extraordinary Life
By Ayokunle Ogunshola No matter one’s level of despair about the state of Nigerian politics and society, there remainin the country exemplary people who remind one concretely of a Nigerian virtuousness that once existed whole and undaunted. Their presence also rekindles – from time to time – one’s hope for a Nigeria that might yet […]
Kongi at 90
By Louis Odion Yes, take a glimpse at this photograph. You would probably imagine, momentarily, a model among the bevy paraded by, say, the popular ritzy GQ magazine. If so, well, you just fell for a disguise. Now, take a closer look. Strip that bucket hat and you will behold, in its luxuriant bloom, that familiar hoary […]
