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Tunji Fatilewa, producer of famous TV series, ‘Koko Close’, passes on at 68
RENOWNED for his signature on many of the television drama of the 80s through the early 90s, a notable script writer for Television and radio, and Television produer, Tunji Fatilewa,…
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‘Dad was a generous and friendly man…’
EULOGY: Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso (April 21,1943 - July 19, 2023)
'Author, Playwright, Teacher, Critic, Actor, Colleague, Mentor(both informally and formally especially as President!-->!-->!-->…
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Professor Akin Mabogunje (1931-2022): Remembering a legend
'When Baba died on August 4, 2022, it created a shock in the academic sphere despite his advancement in age; I mean, one is considered to expect death to knock on the door of a!-->…
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The man died
(A tribute to Prof Kole Omotosho)
I BECAME a protégée of Prof Omotosho in 1973 , when I was admitted to UI and was taking elective courses in the Theater dept.
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Amanam Ndem: Unwelcome news and the pang of a difficult goodbye
“Like the famed medicine man (abia ibok) of old, Amanam’s fame rose from his Ikot Akpan Abia community into all the surrounding communities in Ubium clan; and subsequently to the!-->…
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A tribute to Professor Felix Ekechi
'Professor Ekechi’s life tells a story of hard work, devotion, and tenacity. He was a respectable, kind, and admirable man who was a joy to be around. He positively impacted the lives!-->…
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Adieu Raymond… as you journey to your creator
As you journey to your maker, I cannot but look at the man, the schoolmate, the philanthropist, the humble but great trailblazer who has kept faith being a humanist et al.
HIGHCHIEF!-->!-->!-->…
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Buhari salutes Pastor Adeboye at 81
PRESIDENT Buhari has joined leaders and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in celebrating the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 81st birthday.
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Sanwo-Olu mourns Anglican Archbishop, Humphrey Olumakaiye
GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most. Rev. (Dr.)!-->…
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The grand lady of old Grandma School
UNIVERSAL folklore tends to cast their type in dim tabloid lights. Hence, the pejorative — “old wives’ tale”. Just to perhaps insinuate the proclivity of old womenfolk for a whole lot!-->…
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