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Komolafe: Five years and a timeless memory – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Komolafe: Five years and a timeless memory – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Five years ago, a rare breed of man departed this world, leaving behind a void that nobody has been able to fill. On August 11, 2020, my beloved father and confidant, Sunday Alaba Komolafe, bid this mortal coil a final farewell. He was 92! Reflecting on my father’s passing, I am reminded of his enduring legacy, which speaks to the power of genuine leadership and selflessness. His life illuminated the vast chasm between those who truly serve others and those who merely serve themselves. Baba Kayode, as he was fondly called, loved not just his children but also countless others…
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Death, the leveller of men!Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Death, the leveller of men!Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

In recent times, we’ve seen the transition of the powerful, but we must not ignore the transition of millions of ordinary people, for their lives also count. We are reminded of John Donne’s famous admonition that we should “never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee”, as it reminds us of our shared humanity. For the high and mighty, we are reminded of the wise counsel of former French President Charles de Gaulle. When sycophants and party hacks tried to dissuade him from resigning, he sternly told them that “the graveyard is full of the…
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Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum, Ushering in a New Era for African Cultural Preservation and Tourism

Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum, Ushering in a New Era for African Cultural Preservation and Tourism

Nigeria has marked a historic milestone in cultural heritage preservation with the official unveiling of the Nigeria National Virtual Museum, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to make the nation’s rich history and artefacts accessible to audiences across the globe. The launch ceremony, held in Lagos, was hosted by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) in partnership with IHS Nigeria, a leading provider of digital infrastructure. The initiative was applauded by dignitaries, cultural custodians, technology innovators and tourism stakeholders as a forward-looking investment in both cultural preservation and national identity. The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative…
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Brewing Crisis In Ishiagu, Ebonyi State: A Call For Urgent Action

Brewing Crisis In Ishiagu, Ebonyi State: A Call For Urgent Action

A serious crisis is currently unfolding in the Ishiagu area of Ebonyi State. On July 30, 2025, alarming reports emerged of shootings and the burning of homes in the Egumkpuma Ezza Community, located in the Ivo Local Government Area. These acts were allegedly carried out by suspected Ishiagu youths. In response to this distressing incident, the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Anthonia Uche-Anya, promptly deployed officers to the affected area to restore peace and security. According to local residents, this swift intervention was timely and comforting, bringing a sense of relief and the belief that peace had returned,…
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Peter Mbah, Alex Otti And Babagana Zulum: Redefining Leadership In A Nation Torn To Nought By Sycophancy And Debauchery.

Peter Mbah, Alex Otti And Babagana Zulum: Redefining Leadership In A Nation Torn To Nought By Sycophancy And Debauchery.

I cannot resist much longer the urge to intervene in the serious discussion on the way forward for our nation. I'm writing from Houston, Texas about 10,712 Kilometres from Abuja, Nigeria, I am here to attend to a recurring medical condition with my lower back and leg (which has seen me on the Wheelchair for the first time in my life) and also visit my Dear Mother. Close friends have called to say, 'Prof, please let Nigeria be for once, and attend to your health', I wish I could, I truly pray I can. I woke up this morning, early…
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