In Memoriam

Ex-Oyo State Governor, Alao Akala, dies at 71

Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former governor of Oyo State, died this Wednesday 12th...

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Ernest Shonekan Dies at 85

Chief Ernest Shonekan, Head of State during the Interim Government that replaced General Ibrahim...

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Bashir Tofa: The Saint Goes Home

While I was still in the fold of my blanket this morning, I was...

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Aisha Al-Hassan: Inspirational Amazon Exits the Stage

There are many interesting stories about Senator Aisha Al-Hassan, a lawyer and former minister...

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Idriss Deby: Gallant Leader Who Lived By the Sword Lights Out

Chad’s longest serving President, Idriss Deby was reported dead in the wee hours of...

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John Magufuli: Lessons from the Life of an Exemplary Leader

Tanzanian President, John Magufuli, who was rumored to be “missing” for three weeks has...

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Exit of an Icon: Nigeria Through the Lens of Tony Momoh

“This was the noblest Roman of them all. His life was gentle and the...

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The Impressive Life of Chadwick Boseman

In my culture, death is not the end. It’s more of a stepping-off point....

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