An 85-year-old man, three clerics and one other person have been arrested by the Zone 2 command, Onikan, Lagos with fresh human hearts and flesh, in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
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An Ifa priest told my parents that I should stop schooling to live long—Ex-CBN gov, Joseph Sanusi
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chief Joseph Sanusi, shares the story of his life with GBENGA ADENIJI Tell us more about yourself. I was born in a place called Ogbagi near Ikare in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. It may sound interesting to you that I don’t […] …
My meagre salary stopped me from marrying many wives –Shopeju
Eighty-five-year-old retired civil servant, Shotunde Shopeju, shares the story of his life with TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN Briefly tell us about your childhood. I am the Osi Balogun of St. Lukes Church in Erube, Abeokuta, Ogun State. I am from Abeokuta. My parents were both from Abeokuta, Ogun State. What I was told and I recognise is […] …
Man kills father, commits suicide
I feel pained I didn’t attend secondary school –Retired lecturer
Can you tell us your background? I was born at Ipara Remo in Ogun State on June 21, 1938. My father, Alfred Onamade, was a farmer and palm-wine tapper while my mother sold ‘ogi’ (pap). Her name was Esther Onamade. She was a disciplinarian. Growing up was not easy for me. I started primary education […] …
My role in Aare Ona Kakanfo’s inauguration not idolatry –Archbishop Ladigbolu
Eighty-year-old retired Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Ayo Ladigbolu, shares the story of his life with OLUFEMI ATOYEBI Where were you born and how did you spend your youth? I was born and bred in Oyo town and grew up in Obayorita compound within the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo. Growing up there […] …
Man, 25, charged with assaulting his 80-year-old grandmother
A 25-year-old unemployed man, Oromidayo Giwa, who allegedly assaulted his 80-year-old grandmother by throwing a punch at her, was on Monday arraigned before a Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Modupe Olaluwoye, told the court that the accused committed the offence on May 30, at about 4.20 p.m. along Abu Street in […] …
I wasn’t expected to do well because I was too playful in college –Badejo, ex-ICAN president
Eighty-year-old former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Chief Adeboye Badejo, shares the story of his life with TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN When and where were you born? I was born on May 24, 1938 at Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. At the time, there was what we called ‘Empire Day’ similar to today’s Children’s Day. […] …
I met my wife on a molue after she asked for space to sit –Adubifa
Eighty-five-year-old retired civil servant and water consultant, Mr. Olusola Adubifa, shares the story of his life with TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN Where and when were you born? I was born on February 23, 1933 in Lagos in a popular maternity home on Lagos Island. I am the first out of seven children. I am a native of […] …
My first 30 minutes in court was hell –Pa Gomez
Ninety-year-old lawyer, Pa Tunji Gomez, shares the story of his life with TOLUWANI ENIOLA Where and when were you born? I was born in Lagos on March 18, 1928, to the family of Gomez and Doherty of Lagos. I attended many elementary schools, like the Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, Lagos, and Eko Boy’s High School, Lagos. […] …