At least 45 Islamic State group fighters have been killed around their last enclave in Syria despite a pause in a two-month Kurdish-led assault, a monitor said on Wednesday. …
Tag: Life & Times
Since there were no roads, I swam across river to attend school –Prof. Isoun, ex-Minister of Science and Tech
Prof. Turner Isoun, a former Minister of Science and Technology, tells OKECHUKWU NNODIM about his life and experience as a university lecturer and policymaker. He believes that the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has not invested enough in the development of science like the previous government of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo How would you describe […] …
I won’t forget day Nnamdi Azikiwe ordered my arrest, charged me to court –Dipo Onabanjo
Chief Dipo Onabanjo, 75, was a photojournalist with the Daily Times of Nigeria in the 1950s when the profession was not popular. He shares some of his time on the job and life experiences with Ademola Olonilua What influenced your decision to become a photojournalist at a time when the profession was unpopular? When I […] …
I never knew I could be professor of microbiology, my least favourite course in school –Folasade Ogunsola, DVC, UNILAG
Professor Folasade Ogunsola is the first female provost of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos and the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development Services of the institution. She takes Ademola Olonilua on a walk down memory lane as she recounts some fond memories in her life How would you describe your four years tenure as the […] …
People said I was next to be attacked after Dele Giwa was killed –Ekpu
Veteran journalist, Mr. Ray Ekpu, clocked 70 recently, and he was celebrated by friends, colleagues and well wishers across the country. In this interview with TUNDE AJAJA, the celebrated journalist talks about his growing up and career The torrent of articles and encomiums that greeted your 70th birthday was huge, courtesy of your colleagues and […] …
I nearly ran mad when my mother died few days after I travelled to England –Akinwumi
Eighty-year-old Joshua Akinwumi retired as an Executive Director at the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited. He tells JESUSEGUN ALAGBE about his childhood, career and other life experiences Not every 80 years old look as young as you are. What’s your secret? The reason is simple: I behave like a White man. I am always contented with […] …
My first child was born inside a hospital elevator –Olufunke Agagu
Mrs. Olufunke Agagu is the wife of a former Governor of Ondo State, late Dr. Olusegun Agagu. In this interview with ADEMOLA OLONILUA and TUNDE AJAJA, the former first lady speaks on her life at 70 and her memorable moments with her late husband You always wear a smile, has this always been a trait […] …
Buhari can’t praise Abacha and still claim to be an anti-graft crusader –Ajibade
I am glad my children did not follow in Soyinka’s footsteps –Olayide, Nobel laureate’s first wife
First wife of Prof Wole Soyinka, Olayide, tells OLUFEMI ATOYEBI in this interview that the Nobel laureate hardly had time to be with the family Where were you born? I was born in Ibadan on May 19, 1938. I recently marked my 80th birthday in church but the real celebration was held last week. At […] …
I was happy Obasanjo removed me as military governor –Admiral Akin Aduwo
Admiral Akin Aduwo, 80, is a former Chief of Naval Staff during the Shehu Shagari regime. He was also a military governor of the Western State for a month. He shares some of his experiences with Adeola Balogun and Ademola Olonilua When you reflect on your life at 80, what would you thank God for? […] …