Biography: Sir Prince Abiodun James Adedokun Haastrup

Sir Prince Abiodun James Adedokun Haastrup was born on January 2, 1921, he was a descendant of Ọba Fredrick Kúmókụn Adédeji Haastrup Ajimọkọ I (the Ọwá-Obokun of Ìjèsà from 1896-1901). He attended Methodist Primary School, Otapete, Ilesa as well as Ilesa Grammar School before earning an LLB Hons from the University College London in 1953. … More Biography: Sir Prince Abiodun James Adedokun Haastrup

Biography: Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke

Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke was a second republic senator and labour activist from Ede who represented Osun Senatorial District 11 which comprises six Local Governments — Ede, Oshogbo, Irepodun, Ifelodun, Odo Otin, Ila Orangun. Born into a lustrous family, his mother, Madam Adeboyin of OniIegogoro’s compound was one of most outstanding Iyalode (Head of market … More Biography: Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke

Biography: Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin, mni

Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin mni (Yoruba: Adétúnjí Ìdòwú Ìṣọ̀lá Olúrìn; 3 December 1944 – 21 August 2021) was a Nigerian one-star general in the national army, who served as the military Governor of Oyo State and Field Commander of ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia from 1992 to 1993 during the First Liberian Civil War. Olurin retired from service in 1993 and he was a member of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) … More Biography: Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin, mni

Biography: Alhaji Chief Abdul-wahab Iyanda Folawiyo, CON, OFR, KCOP

Alhaji Chief Abdul-wahab Iyanda Folawiyo, CON, OFR, KCOP. He was a businessman, industrialist and a philanthropist. Born on June 16, 1928 in Lagos, to Pa Tijani, also a successful Lagos merchant. Folawiyo is second to M.K.O Abiola in terms of generosity, he has been described as a “Muslimpreneur” for his numerous support for Islamic projects. … More Biography: Alhaji Chief Abdul-wahab Iyanda Folawiyo, CON, OFR, KCOP

BIOGRAPHY: Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, MFR

Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, MFR, (February 9, 1948 – December 16, 2010) better known by his stage name Ayinde Barrister. He was a Nigerian-born Yoruba singer, songwriter and music performer. He is regarded as one of the pioneers and revolutioneers of Fuji and Were music. After his first break into music in 1965, Ayinde Barrister … More BIOGRAPHY: Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, MFR

Biography: Joseph Terkula Suswam – Zege Iwanger I Tiv

Chief Dr. Terkula Suswam Tingir was born on the 15th August, 1962 to the family of Zaki-Suswam Tingir and Chief Mrs. Ashiwua Suswam Tingir from Anyiin, Gaambe Tiev, Logo Local Government Area of Benue state. Chief Dr.Terkula Suswam, who was known for his attribute as a pace setter, commenced the journey of life in 1969, … More Biography: Joseph Terkula Suswam – Zege Iwanger I Tiv