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PEOPLE THINK I’M AN ILLITERATE – Chika Okpala, aka Chief Zebrudaya

Seasoned actor, Chika Okpala, aka Chief Zebrudaya Okorigwe Nwogbo alias 4.30, shares the highs and lows of his 62 years on earth with OZIOMA UBABUKOH Don’t you think it is about time you quit acting?...

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I hardly read newspapers until I was appointed vice chancellor – Prof. Ishaq...

Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, relives his experiences in this interview with SUCCESS NWOGU How has life been since you retired as Vice-Chancellor of the...

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I was a typical naughty boy – Odudu

Director General of NIESV Learning Centre, Mr. William Odudu, shares his experiences with BOSEDE OLUSOLA-OBASA Tell us about your background I was born in a remote village near Sapele, a place that...

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Ukiwe once told Akhigbe off because of me –Umo Monde

ADEOLA BALOGUN speaks with Commander Umo Monde, 67 who was compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Navy after a court martial. He looks back at this episode and others in his life Where did you grow up?...

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As senators, we stopped impeachment crisis between Obasanjo, Anyim – Durojaiye

Senator  Biyi Durojaiye in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN speak on various issues The way you reel out dates and details of events does not portray a memory of an 80-year-old, what is the secret of...

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I trekked three kilometers weekly to see my fiancee –Bamigbola, Kwara CJ

Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Ayinla Bamigbola, travels down memory lane with SUCCESS NWOGU and reveals intimate details of his life What was your childhood experience? I was born in Omu Aran,...

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Getting married to Arese was best thing in my life –Walter Carrington

Former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, speaks with BOSEDE OLUSOLA-OBASA on his personal life and devotion to advancement of human rights in America and Africa Can you relive...

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It took me two years to accept my husband’s marriage proposal –Ademowo

Mrs. Oluranti Ademowo, wife of the Bishop of Lagos Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Adebola Ademowo, shares her life experiences in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN Looking...

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I used to smoke 20 sticks of cigarettes everyday –Fola Aboaba

He is the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Redeemer’s University, Ogun State. Prof. Fola Aboaba, 80, a professor of Agricultural Engineering, reveals intimate details about his...

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My wife considered me an unserious suitor – Akinruntan

Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan,  takes a trip down memory lane in this interview with SUNDAY ABORISADE   How will you describe your early childhood? Well, I am from a royal family...

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Soyinka’s letter made my aunt to allow me go into acting –Lanre Hassan aka...

After 50 years in acting, veteran actress, Lanre Hassan, aka Iya Awero, tells ADEOLA BALOGUN how some challenges almost made her drop her ambition How was it like taking up acting as a career 50 years...

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I’ve done my best to bring Prophet Obadare’s camp back to CAC –Akinosun

President of the Christ Apostolic Church, Pastor Abraham Akinosun, spoke with ADEOLA BALOGUN about his life as a cleric, the crisis in the church and his relationship with late Prophet Timothy Obadare....

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Dele Abiodun caused my ‘war’ with King Sunny Ade –Emperor Pick Peter

Juju musician, Emperor Pick Peter, a contemporary of King Sunny Ade and Admiral Dele Abiodun, tells ADEOLA BALOGUN about his career and life experiences Where did you get the title ‘Emperor’ from? It...

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I refused to go into politics as I was not cut out for it –Edozien

Former deputy governor of old Bendel State and later Delta State, Chief John Edozien, marks his 70th birthday today. He travels down memory lane in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN At 70, how do you...

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PEOPLE called ME a fool for returning N3m to govt coffers – Rev Samuel Ope

Rev. Canon Samuel Ope, a retired Assistant Comptroller General and Head of Internal Audit, Nigeria Customs Service, in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN, shares his life experiences  How do you feel...

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My home used to be a disco hall –Retired chartered accountant Muyiwa Osho

Mr. Muyiwa Osho, a retired chartered accountant and partner at Akintola Williams, shares his experience with JULIET BUMAH and ADEOLA BALOGUN  How was growing up? I grew up on Olushi Street on Lagos...

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Though I begged Major Nzeogwu not to stage 1966 coup, he ignored me –Gen....

Maj-Gen. Olufemi Olutoye (retd.), one of the first graduates to join the Nigerian Army, shares his life experiences with ADEOLA BALOGUN Now that you have retired fully, what does your day look like?...

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My mum stopped me from beating my father’s record of 13 wives -Olowokande

Chief Clement Olowokande, 70, an accountant and chairman of Berger Paints, shares his life experiences with ADEOLA BALOGUN What is the meaning of your name, Olowokande? The meaning is olowo lo maa nkan...

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My poor school certificate result almost made me kill myself

A former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Chief Adeboye Badejo, 75, in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN, recalls some interesting moments in his life How do you spend...

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My relationship with Obasanjo, Ebenezer Obey – Alaba Lawson

Chief Alaba Lawson opens up on her person and mission in this interview with BOSEDE OLUSOLA-OBASA How does it feel to be the second national deputy president of NACCIMA? I’m quite fulfilled and...

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