“NGUGI WA THIONGO PASSED, A PAGE CLOSED” – Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
I woke up on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, to a tribute to Ngugi wa Thiong’o, written by my California-based friend, Adeyombo Aderinto.
CHIEF JOSEPH ADERIBIGBE: THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF THE BURNING OF A VERITABLE LIBRARY
On Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, I received a very short message from Mrs. Abiola Aderibigbe, daughter-in-law of the late Chief Joseph Aderibigbe:
KASHIM SHETTIMA AT 58
Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, was born 58 years ago, on September 2nd, 1966. And what a year to be born! It
MAIMARTABA, SARKIN ILORIN: 28 YEARS AND COUNTING
On his last night on earth, one of the reminders that my late father shared with me, was that Allah won’t grant
Malam Adamu: Passing Of The Wazirin Fika
When I read a few hours ago, that Malam Adamu, Wazirin Fika, died on a flight, from London, where he had been
GRATEFUL FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES
On a very rainy night of September 5th, all those decades ago, I was born at the Ilorin maternity hospital. It turned
Vice President Kashim Shettima: Happy 57th Birthday Your Excellency
On this, your 57th Birthday, I will like to join other patriots and well-wishers around Nigeria, to congratulate you. I’ve had more
In Memory of Our Unforgettable Ambure
I’m writing these lines on a damp, rainy morning, this Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, in the Gegele Quarters of the city of
Happy Birthday, Kay Baba
On this your very special day, Kayode, I will like to wish you a most fulfilling celebration in good health, happiness, and
Professor Jamiu Mosobolaje Oyawoye: Father, Friend, Intellectual Giant And Inspiration
Allahu Akbar!!! The news has just broken of the passing of our most illustrious father, friend, intellectual giant, and inspiration extraordinaire, Professor
On The Passing Of The Elerin Of Erinle
Ina lilahi wa ina ilaihi raji’un. I’ve just heard of the passing of the Elerin of Erin-Ile, Oba Abdulganiyu Ajibola Olusokun II.