Personality of the week
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Profile of new Ogun Chief of Staff, Oluwatoyin Taiwo
Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Nigeria. An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Dr. Taiwo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and has pursued advanced degrees culminating in a Ph.D. In Governor Abiodun’s first term, Dr. Taiwo served as the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism,…
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The Man, Felix Owolabi Akinloye, popularly called ‘Owoblow’
By Tosin Omojola Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye, fondly referred to as “Owoblow,” epitomizes modesty, humility, and a remarkable disposition. Born on January 24, 1954, in Inisha, Osun State, Nigeria, Owolabi’s formative years were influenced by his Catholic upbringing and foundational education at the United Nations Primary School in Kaduna. Early Education and Career Owolabi’s educational journey began at Government Secondary…
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From Lagos to London: Kemi Badenoch’s rise and her complex relationship with her Nigerian heritage, by Henry Balogun
Kemi Badenoch’s ascent to the leadership of the UK Conservative Party has been both historic and contentious. Her election as the Conservative Party leader on November 2, 2024, marks a significant milestone in British politics. Born in Wimbledon to Nigerian parents and raised in Lagos, her journey to leadership is both remarkable and complex.It embodies a blend of British and…
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Tinubu’s new presidential adviser, Sunday Dare, is a communications expert
By Innocent Raphael Sunday Akin Dare is a distinguished Nigerian journalist and communications expert with a career spanning over three decades. With a solid foundation in journalism and a wealth of experience in various media-related roles, Dare has made significant contributions to media and communications both in Nigeria and internationally. Dare’s journey in journalism began as a correspondent for prestigious…
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Ode to Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Justice & AG of the Federation, by Olukayode Ajulo
In justice’s halls, your voice resounds bright,A beacon of hope, casting forth gentle light.With wisdom profound and courage unchained,You lead with integrity, your spirit unfeigned. From the roots of our land, you’ve soared to the sky,A guardian of truth, ever noble and spry.With each choice you make, new pathways you weave,A champion of progress, in whom we believe. Today, we…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: General Gowon at 90, by Chris Adetayo
Yakubu “Jack” Gowon, arguably the most significant historical figure in the immediate post-colonial Nigeria, hit the 90 year mark on the 19th of October. A high watermark by any standard. I wasn’t around when he led the country. Except perhaps the last couple of years for which I was too young to know what was going on in the world.…
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The rise and rise of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, on Friday, took the oath of office as the new Acting Chief Justice of the Federation. She becomes the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second woman to hold the highest judicial office in the country. Here, WESTERN POST chronicles her rise from a Senior Magistrate to the pinnacle of the legal profession, the…
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Dr. Stella Chinyelu “Emzor” Okoli at 80, by Emeka Oparah
Unfortunately, the sudden passing of Onyeka Onwenu, who performed at her 80th birthday celebration shortly before her death, may have taken the sheen off the deserved celebration of the life another stallion, Dr. Stella Okoli aka Madam Emzor. In a nutshell, Mrs. Okoli is a Nigerian pharmacist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur and the founder of Emzor, a pharmaceutical company she started…
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Kongi at 90
By Louis Odion, FNGE 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 mane complemented…
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INTERVIEW: How Tinubu’s policies will transform Nigeria, Bagudu reveals
Shortly after his victory in the 2023 election, President Bola Tinubu nominated Atiku Bagudu as member of the Presidential Transition Committee, signalling a powerful message about the relationship between the two politicians. After the inauguration, Mr Tinubu appointed Mr Bagudu as the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. Mr Bagudu, 62, was a federal lawmaker before serving as governor of…
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