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Late Brig. Gen. Babafemi Olatunde Ogundipe

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Command and the first Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters from January 1966 to August 1966, during Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi’s military regime. Later, he served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from September 1966 to August 1970 under General Yakubu Gowon’s government.

Early Life
Ogundipe was born on 6 September 1924 to Yoruba parents from Ago-Iwoye, present-day Ogun State in western Nigeria.

Military Career

In 1941, Ogundipe joined the Royal West African Frontier Force and served in Burma during World War II (1942–1945). After re-enlisting in the West Africa Forces, he received a short service commission as a second lieutenant in August 1953. By December 1956, he was commissioned into the regular army and rose through the ranks, becoming a captain in 1955. When Nigeria gained independence on 1 October 1960, he was appointed to a commission in the Royal Nigeria Army, which was later renamed the Nigerian Army when Nigeria became a republic in 1963. By May 1964, he had achieved the rank of Brigadier.

Ogundipe played a significant role during the Congo Crisis, serving as part of Nigeria’s peacekeeping contingent with the United Nations (ONUC) from 1960 to 1963. He held key positions, including Commander of ONUC in Kasai and Kbngolo Sector, and ONUC Chief of Staff. After his service in the Congo, Ogundipe returned to Nigeria and commanded the second brigade of the Nigerian Army in Lagos until September 1964, when he left to attend the Imperial Defence College in London.

Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters

Ogundipe returned to Nigeria following the January 1966 coup and was appointed Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters (de facto Vice President) from January to August 1966. After Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi was assassinated during the August 1966 coup, Ogundipe, the most senior military officer, faced pressure to take power but refrained. Lacking troops and support, especially from northern officers who were reluctant to follow a Christian southerner, Ogundipe chose not to pursue political power and instead accepted Yakubu Gowon, his junior, as the new head of the military government.

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High Commissioner in London

After the 1966 coup, Ogundipe was sent to the United Kingdom, representing Nigeria at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in September 1966. He later took up the role of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, a position he held for four years. During this time, he played a crucial role in securing British military support for Nigeria during the Nigerian Civil War. He retired from public service in August 1970.

Death

Babafemi Ogundipe passed away from a heart attack in London on 20 November 1971. He was 47 years old.

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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?

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