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 DR. OGBONNAYA ONU: ONE DEATH TOO MANY BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D., LL.D., D.Litt, D.Sc. I prefer celebrating people while alive. The dead hear no tributes or eulogies. But where death steals a match on us clanging its filthy manacles as a hideous monster, we must still remember our heroes. Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu was such hero. I mourn him. News of the transition, of this first civilian Governor of old Abia State, Dr. Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu, came as a rude shock to millions of ordinary Nigerians – not just his political associates, friends and family. I was one of them. And with good reason, Dr. Onu was a sagacious politician with a difference. He was an advocate of politics without bitterness – in the mould of one of the leaders of the 2nd Republic, the late Alh. Ibrahim Waziri, the erstwhile presidential candidate of the defunct Great Nigeria Peoples Party (GNPP). To that extent, the late Dr. Onu was exceptional, as there has been few of his kind. Not for h

" A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step " BY   PROF. MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D, LL.D, D.LITT, D.Sc. This title of Michael Mann movie (released in 1992) and an earlier novel of the same name (released in 1826) is most apposite for our celebrant. As the title suggests, Chief Ayo Adebanjo is a member of the fast dwindling tribe of heroes. One of the very few last men standing. Yes, of a fast-depleting breed of nationalists and ideologues, committed and principled politicians who refuse to compromise or bend in tune with the latest fad - or the dictates of personal, parochial, ethnic or self-interest.   His likes are, indeed, very hard to find in today's Nigeria – a country of never ending oddities. Little wonder the encomiums which have been poured (and continue to be showered) on him on the occasion of his 96th birthday a few days ago - on the 10th of April, to be precise. That makes him a nonagenarian. Accordingly, this is as good an

High Chief Prof Mike Ozekhome, an accomplished lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is one of the country’s foremost advocates of civil rights. In this exclusive interview, with Vanguard newspaper,Ozekhome bares his mind on his experience in the hands of kidnappers, the issues at the conference among others. Excerpts: How may you assess the conference so far? My assessment of the conference is that so far, it has been a very laudable, huge success, more successful than many cynical and pessimistic Nigerians ever thought it could be Some people called it a mere talk shop that will not achieve anything. Some thought it was a presidential talk shop set to achieve certain ends by president Goodluck Jonathan. There are great Nigerians at this conference; some of the very best you can expect from Nigeria, indeed the first eleven that you can ever get in any congress, in any parliament, in any National Assembly because most of them will never lend themselves to any election for any r

  " People ask me about death and whether I look forward to it and I answer, 'Of course', because I am going home. Dying is not the end, it is just the beginning. Death is a continuation of life"-  • This Robust quote by evergreen Mother Therese best suits the story of the super woman, Chief Mrs Titi Osagie aka the eagle of Esan whose one year anniversary is today  ✋ This token tribute by her 6th child Mike Cerutti Osagie is fitting for her anniversary and is Titled : Honoring the Legacy of Chief Mrs. Titi Osagie: A One-Year Anniversary Tribute \ As the one-year anniversary of the passing of Chief Mrs. Titi Osagie Is marked today, 8th April 2024; it is an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of a woman who touched the lives of many. Chief Mrs. Titi Osagie was not only a mother but a leader, a mentor, and a beacon of strength within her community. Her impact was profound, and her memory continues to inspire and uplift those who were fortunate enough

 Nigerian Icon, Chief Julie Coker, has expressed her sorrow towards the loss of her dear friend Sir Richard Taylor OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) Her statement reads: "Over the past few days, I have been saddened to hear about the passing of the Taylor family's beloved father, Mr. Richard Adeyemi Taylor, who was such a dear friend to me, a s she expresses deep condolences and support to the family during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, and I wish the Taylor family all the strength they need to get through this painful time." Sir Richard Taylor (OBE) Passed away March 23/2024 Richard Taylor, who spent the past 24 years campaigning against knife crime after his son Damilola Taylor was killed at the age of 10, has died, his family has announced. Taylor died on Saturday 23 March, at the age of 75, after a long illness. Moreover, Chief Julie Coker further expressed: "How Kind Mr.Taylor was to her, always remembering her on her birt

" It is imagination that makes leaders different from followers" - Steve Jobs  As the sun rose over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the tarmac, the anticipation was palpable at the Air Peace   marked a momentous occasion in the airline's history –it Is  the inaugural flight to London, a symbol of the company's commitment to connecting people and fostering peace through travel. The sleek, state-of-the-art aircraft stood proudly on the runway, adorned with the iconic Air  Peace  logo, a symbol of hope and unity. Passengers, staff, and dignitaries gathered for a special ceremony to commemorate this historic flight. The air was filled with excitement and a sense of unity as people from different walks of life came together to embark on this remarkable journey. Indeed,  Air Peace,one of  Nigeria's leading airline, has just made history with its inaugural flight from Lagos to London. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for the airline and the N