The moment was exhilarating for the many astronomers who had set their eyes on the feat for a long time. Their efforts, time and considerable resources had delivered a prized possession as they shared news…

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How many know that the Justice Owen Fiebai panel set up by the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA in 1978, to pick a suitable name for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, recommended Gurara as top…

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The occasion was the convocation of the University of Ibadan. The date was 17th November, 1976. The speaker was President of Tanzania, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. The title of his address was: The Process of Liberation….

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As Nigeria marches towards the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly in June 2019, calls and counter calls that officers be selected based on the religion they profess have poured into the media so it…

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We would continue to chip at the problem. We would continue to probe. We would continue to ask, seek and knock. We would continue to push, push and push. While we wait patiently for our…

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Movies have been known to transport viewers to otherworldly territories, and expand their imaginations. They have been known to elicit a mix bag of emotions depending on the story and its execution but what connections…

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Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s pride, Aliko Dangote revealed much about himself recently during an interview with fellow billionaire Mo Ibrahim but the fact that he does not have Angolan visa on his African Union…

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National Electric Power Authority, NEPA used to be the national parastatal in charge of electricity generation, marketing and distribution. We now have new players carrying out those functions but ‘UP NEPA’ is not likely to…

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In 1962, John D Rockefeller Foundation’s grant of almost $250,000 enabled the creation of School of Drama at the University of Ibadan. The School of Drama eventually became a major reference point in training, instruction…

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