Category: For the record
Fela’s long road to jail
By Majemite Jaboro On September 4 1984. Fela and the Egypt 80 were to embark on a playing tour of America his first since 1969. He was with the magician Professor Hindu....
Queens’ College saga: Bayo Ogunyemi shares own experience
I remember how I was suspended in my secondary school and asked to bring my parents. I didn’t know how my father got to know, because I didn’t call him for...
Majemite Jaboro: Kalakuta graduate turn author
By Charles Okogene Straight from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in the 1990s, he took refuge in Kalakuta Republic, Fela’s abode. While his mates...
Behold: New gov of Bayelsa State
This is the unedited profile of incoming Governor of Bayelsa State. His full name is Chief David Lyon Perewonrimi He is 49 year old He was born on 20th December,...
Hurray! Agbor monarch celebrates 40th corpnation anniversary Dec
The event marking the 40th coronation anniversary of the great and revered Agbor monarch, His Royal Majesty( Dr) Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagboekwuzi 1, the Dein of...
When Nigeria had leaders
It was in the year 1963 and Nigeria’s first and only Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa took his annual leave & Was off to his village to spend it....
U17 final; Samba Boys may have to watch it
Historical final The Selecao or Samba Boys of Brazil may have all attached stars to their caps like Nigeria having won the title thrice in 1997, 1999 and 2003; twice...
India celebrates 130 years birthday of first PM
India on Thursday celebrated the 130th birthday of its first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Born on Nov. 14, 1889, Nehru remained as Indian prime minister for nearly...
Brazil, France battle of titans
…Final before final May I shock you to inform you that Brazil did not qualify to play in the 18th edition of the world U17 male championship; they are playing...
Indian goals record may not fall after all
The expected over run of the highest goals scored in a single tournament achieved in India in 2017 may not fall at the 18th edition in Brazil after all. A total...
