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Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande being sworn in as the first Executive Governor of Lagos State by the State chief judge Adetunji Adefarasin in 1979

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Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande being sworn in as the first Executive Governor of Lagos State by the State chief judge Adetunji Adefarasin in 1979

He was a veteran journalist, politician, and statesman. Before venturing fully into politics, he was a respected newspaperman, rising to become the editor-in-chief of the Nigerian Tribune in the 1960s, where he established himself as one of the leading voices of progressive journalism in Nigeria.

In July 1979, as Nigeria prepared to return to civilian rule after years of military government, Jakande contested the gubernatorial election for Lagos State under the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), the political movement led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He won the election and, later that year, was sworn in as the first civilian governor of Lagos State.

Fondly called “Baba Kekere” because of his closeness to Awolowo, Jakande quickly distinguished himself as a visionary leader. During his tenure from 1979 to 1983, he launched ambitious low-cost housing projects across Lagos, expanded access to free education, constructed numerous primary and secondary schools, and invested in healthcare and infrastructure. His administration became a model of people-oriented governance in the Second Republic.

In December 1983, following the military coup that ended the Second Republic, Jakande was removed from office. He later returned to public service in the 1990s when he was appointed Minister for Works and Housing under General Sani Abacha’s military regime, a decision that attracted criticism from some of his old allies but which he defended as an opportunity to serve.

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Chief Lateef Kayode Jakande passed away on February 11, 2021, at the age of 91. He remains one of the most celebrated governors in the history of Lagos State, remembered for his integrity, humility, and enduring legacy in education, housing, and infrastructure development.

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Nollywood legend Pete Edochie reveals his favourite Nigerian politician

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Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has revealed that former Premier of the defunct Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is his favourite Nigerian politician of all time.

Speaking on a recent episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by content creator BaeU, Edochie explained that Awolowo pioneered several developmental initiatives in Nigeria, including establishing the first television station and introducing free primary education.

He said, regrettably, Awolowo never won a presidential election despite his impressive achievements.

“I am not into politics but if you ask me who is or was my favourite politician, I will tell you it is Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo will tell you, ‘I’m going to build this thing, it will cost so-and-so amount and this is where I’m going to get the money from.’ There is no politician who has achieved that kind of transparency.

“Awolowo brought television to Nigeria in 1959. It was the first in Africa. And we in the East started using television in 1960. He also introduced free primary education. Regrettably, he never became president,” he said.

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Why Do Some People Hate Being Corrected?

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Some people can accept praise without a problem—but the moment you point out their mistake, everything changes.

You bring facts, they bring anger.

You try to explain, they become defensive.

You calmly point out that they may be wrong, and suddenly you become the problem.

But why?

For some people, being corrected feels like an attack on their intelligence, authority, or pride. Instead of seeing correction as an opportunity to learn, they see it as an attempt to embarrass them.

And let’s be honest: nobody knows everything.

Even intelligent and experienced people make mistakes. The ability to listen, reconsider your position, and admit when you are wrong is not weakness—it is a sign of maturity.

At the same time, correction should be done with respect. There is a big difference between helping someone understand their mistake and deliberately embarrassing them in front of others.

The real question is:

Do people hate being corrected because of pride, or because they genuinely believe they are right?

And another question:

How do you react when someone points out that you are wrong?

👇 Share your opinion in the comments. Let’s have an honest conversation.

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Parental Trauma vs. Outside Trauma: Which Hurts Children More?

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A child can survive many difficult experiences—but what happens when the person causing the pain is the same person they expect to protect them?

This is a question many families may not want to discuss.

Trauma from outsiders can come from bullying, relatives, teachers, friends, or other people. It can damage a child’s confidence and leave emotional scars for years.

But parental trauma can feel different.

When a child repeatedly experiences humiliation, rejection, harsh insults, neglect, constant comparison, fear, or emotional abuse from a parent, the child may begin to question their own worth.

The painful irony is that the child may still desperately want the love and approval of the person hurting them.

But here is where the debate gets complicated:

Is parental trauma always worse than trauma from outsiders?

Or can an experience involving an outsider be just as devastating—or even worse—depending on what happened and how long it lasted?

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Which one do you think hurts children more?

🔴 PARENTAL TRAUMA
🔵 TRAUMA CAUSED BY OUTSIDERS

Don’t just choose one.

Tell us what you think and explain your reasons. 👇

Someone reading your comment may see their own childhood experience differently.

What do you think?

#NewsBreak365 #ChildhoodTrauma #Parenting #ParentingDebate #FamilyMatters #ChildProtection #MentalHealth #AfricanParents #NigerianParents #LetsTalk

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