Archives Tag: mko abiola

Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Born in 1974 in Lagos, Nigeria, Hafsat Abiola is a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover (1992) and Harvard College (1996). She is also a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Haverford College.  Hafsat’s surname Abiola, should ring a bell of a prominent political family and of course, your guess is as good as whoever’s; … Continue reading Everyday Heroes – Hafsat Abiola

By jeremiah

Social Media

April 19, 2022

Democracy Day Wednesday, June 12 2019, was Democracy day and Nigerians took the opportunity to reflect on the current situation of the country and their hopes for a better Nigeria. It may also go down as one of the most memorable days in Nigerian history as President Buhari used the platform to announce the renaming … Continue reading Social Media Roundup

By samuelokoruwa

Politics

April 19, 2022

It was twenty years on May 29th since the return of nascent democracy to Nigeria. For those who have survived the high tide of Nigeria’s history from the time of Independence on October 1st, 1960, they are well aware that it has been an interesting journey arriving at this spot of the longest democratic run … Continue reading Reflecting on Democracy Day

By adedoyin

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Contingents from all across Africa have begun arriving for the second AITEO-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Awards, scheduled to take place today, 1st April 2019, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Amongst the delegates who have already arrived is Fatma Samoura, Secretary General of FIFA. At a small gathering of stakeholders and notable … Continue reading AITEO/NFF Awards : 2nd Edition To Hold 1st April In Lagos

By achem

Politics

April 19, 2022

Let us cast our minds briefly to a bright Saturday in December 1983 when a military coup was successfully undertaken on the last day of the year. An unexpected new year The country was roiled in shock at what could have been going on in the background before the New Year’s eve D-Day. The event … Continue reading Throw Back Thursday: A Brief History of ‘Unlooking’

By adedoyin

Satire

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday announced that Chief MKO Abiola has been posthumously awarded the highest national honour (GCFR), and late human rights lawyer and activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi SAN, conferred with a GCON. Dear Nigerians, I am delighted to announce that, after due consultations, the Federal Govt has decided that henceforth, June 12 will be … Continue reading Why A June 12 Democracy Day Is Important Now

By ibiene