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Who Is Lamidi Adedibu? The Strongman Who Fed Ibadan and Chose Its Leaders.
He was born in a market in Ibadan in 1927 and died in the same city in 2008. In between, he built a power that no governor could ignore.
GNA Writes · 10 June 2026
- world
The Man Who Fed Ibadan and Held Oyo State’s Political Power
He held no high office, yet no one governed Oyo State without him. Here is how he built that power.
GNA Writes · 8 July 2026
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Why Lamidi Adedibu’s Family Is Demanding ₦500 Million Over a Film
Adedibu: Alagbara Ibadan tells the life of the late Ibadan politician Lamidi Adedibu. His family says it is full of lies, and that nobody asked them first.
GNA Writes · 12 October 2026
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Oluwafemi Ajewole (Alfa Sule): Biography, Ministry, Career and Family.
He began with ten students in Ibadan and built an evangelical drama ministry that produced one of Nigeria's biggest comedy stars.
GNA Writes · 17 June 2026
- biography
Oyo State: Biography, History and Cultural Heritage
Oyo State is a major centre of Yoruba history, education and cultural life in southwestern Nigeria. Its identity connects the legacy of the Oyo Empire with Ibadan’s growth as a city of learning, commerce and creativity.
GNA Writes · 20 January 2026
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Abiola Olusola fashion Brings Modern Femininity and Yoruba Heritage Together Through Fashion
Nigerian designer Abiola Olusola continues to explore the relationship between contemporary womenswear, Yoruba cultural identity and artisanal craftsmanship, building a distinctive fashion language around elegant minimalism, thoughtful construction and the preservation of traditional techniques.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
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A Record El Niño Is Now in Place. Here Is What It Means for Nigeria and What to Do.
Forecasters say this could be the strongest El Niño since 1950. For Nigeria it means heat, failed rain, floods, food prices and less power.
GNA Writes · 23 October 2026
- biography
Taiwo Odukoya: Biography, Career and Ministry Legacy
Taiwo Odukoya was a Nigerian pastor and former petroleum engineer who co-founded The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos. The father of actor and pastor Jimmy Odukoya, he became known for his preaching, leadership and commitment to family life.
GNA Writes · 24 September 2026
- biography
Nigeria: Biography, History and Cultural Identity
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with a history shaped by powerful kingdoms, colonial rule and independence. Its diverse communities, educational ambitions and influential creative industries help explain its place in African and global life.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- entertainment
Akin Olaiya’s Divorce Story: The Financial Independence Lesson I Believe More Nigerians Need to Hear
Standfirst: Akin Olaiya’s divorce story has sparked conversations about relationships, but for me, the deeper lesson is about financial independence, why every Nigerian, especially those building a family, should have their own income, savings and financial plan regardless of who they marry.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
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Samuel Animashaun Perry (Broda Shaggi): Biography, Age, State of Origin, Education, Career, Skits, Music, Awards and the Three Names He Dropped Before Shaggi.
He is the loudest voice in Nigerian comedy, and he built it in a lecture hall in Akoka. This is the story of the boy from Ikenne who became Broda Shaggi.
GNA Writes · 8 July 2026
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Ayobami Ajewole (Woli Agba): Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Education, Skits, Movies, Music and Awards.
He wears a white garment, a prophet, and has spent two decades making Nigerians laugh in church language.
GNA Writes · 7 July 2026
- biography
Nigeria: Biography, History and Cultural Influence
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with a history shaped by ancient kingdoms, colonial rule and independence. Its diverse communities, universities and creative industries provide the backdrop to lives and careers including that of comedian Shank Comics.
GNA Writes · 23 June 2026
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TOGOMM Explained: Inside the Ministry Behind Toluwanisings and the Unreserved Praise Series
It has no website of its own. The ministry lives online through the artist pages that carry its name.
GNA Writes · 16 June 2026
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Toluwanisings (Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji): Biography, Age, Songs, Ministry and the Story Behind 42 Million Plays.
He trained as an estate surveyor, sang in church choirs, and built one of Nigeria's loudest praise ministries out of a small town in Osun State.
GNA Writes · 10 June 2026
- biography
Obafemi Awolowo University: Biography, History and Legacy
Obafemi Awolowo University is a public university in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, known for its academic traditions and distinctive campus. Its history connects regional educational ambition with a lasting national influence in scholarship, culture and public life.
GNA Writes · 11 May 2026
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The Giant Who Mapped African Travel: The Story of Ambassador Ikechi Uko
Stand next to Ambassador Ikechi Uko in a crowded room, and two things become immediately clear. First, at nearly seven feet tall, he is almost impossible to miss. Second, with his signature fedora and folded neck scarf, he looks like a man perpetually on the verge of boarding a flight or crossing a border, which, for the better part of four decades, is precisely what he has been doing. A must read.
Global News Arena · 12 January 2025