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It was Karl Marx who stated that men make their history, but they do not choose the condition. Outstanding individuals play historical roles, and given the context and the variables of the historical condition, they impact social existence, either positively or negatively. In this section, I have presented my appreciation of historical persons, either locally, or on the pan-African, and international scales.

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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

May 22, 2023

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Professor Oyawoye At 95

Today, I join the family, friends, associates, the Offa Community, the Muslim Ummah and all the people of Kwara Sate, to celebrate

August 12, 2022

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Sir Lucky Omoluwa: Capo’s second year of absence

For good or bad, there are happenings in life, that bring, the “where were you on the day” moments of recollection, forever.

February 18, 2022

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Omotoye Olorode: Patriot, internationalist & committed intellectual

My first encounter with Comrade Omotoye Olorode, was sometime in 1980/81. Our Comrade Biodun Jeyifo (BJ), was President of ASUU, and I

April 21, 2021

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Sir Lucky Omoluwa: One Year of Absence

Exactly a year ago today, the 18th of February, 2020, Sir Lucky Babatunde Omoluwa, died. I was inside my PhD class at

February 19, 2021

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How Do I Write A Tribute For Sam Nda-Isaiah?

It was a short post from Isiaq Ajibola, a former Chief Operating Officer of Media Trust, on the WhatsApp platform of the

December 13, 2020

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76 garlands for Professor Ibrahim Gambari

I think it was 1981; I’m not very sure now. But the occasion was African Liberation Day, May 25th. Professor Ibrahim Gambari,

November 20, 2020

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Professor Oyawoye At 93

Today, August 12th, 2020, marks the 93rd birthday ceremony of the truly distinguished Professor Jamiu Mosobalaje Oyawoye; Africa’s FIRST professor of geology.

August 12, 2020