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Architect Olufemi Adetokunbo Majekodunmi in Lagos – Circa 1980
Olufemi Adetokunbo Majekodunmi, born in 1940 in London, is a celebrated Nigerian architect and the son of the renowned physician and politician, Dr. Moses Adekoyejo Majekodunmi. He received his early education at St. Gregory’s College in Lagos before moving to the United Kingdom in 1960 to study architecture at Kingston College of Art. He graduated in 1966 with a Diploma in Architecture and became an associate member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (ARIBA) in 1969.
After completing his studies, Majekodunmi worked for a number of years with architectural firms in Washington, D.C. before returning to Nigeria. Upon his return, he joined Godwin and Hopwood Architects in Lagos, where he contributed to several major design projects. In 1973, he established his own firm, FMA Architects Ltd (formerly Femi Majekodunmi Associates), which eventually expanded into a multidisciplinary practice with offices across Nigeria, Botswana, and South Africa.
Over the decades, Architect Majekodunmi became a key figure in shaping modern architecture in Nigeria and beyond. He served as the first Secretary of the African Union of Architects and held leadership roles in the Nigerian Institute of Architects, eventually becoming its President. He later served as President of the International Union of Architects, further amplifying African representation in global architectural discourse. In addition to his practice, he is also an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Lagos, where he continues to mentor new generations of architects.
📸 Photo Credit: Bimbola Babarinde / Nigerian Nostalgia Project
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The Ghanaian Economic and Organised Crime Office, in collaboration with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Justice Department, has revealed that it has seized a luxury vehicle, a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, from Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday by the acting Executive Director of the agency, Raymond Archer, and shared on X by Ghanaian TV station, Joy News, EOCO disclosed that the operation followed a request from the FBI and the US Justice Department in 2023, which culminated in a lawful search of the rapper’s apartment at Trassaco Valley Phase 1 in Accra, Ghana.
The search was carried out by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit, leading to the discovery and seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus. According to the statement, US authorities have linked the vehicle to criminal proceeds of one Nana Kwabena Amuah, currently serving an 86-month sentence for financial crimes in the United States.
“In June this year, the Economic and Organised Crime Office, acting on a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the United States Justice Department, undertook an operation which led to a lawful search in a home at Trassaco Valley Phase 1, in Accra.
“The operation which was undertaken by the Surveillance And Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) of EOCO led to the discovery and seizure of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus which the the FBI and the Justice Department have tied to the proceeds of the criminal enterprise of one Nana Kwabena Amuah who is currently serving an 86 month sentence for several financial crimes in the US”, the statement partly read.
According to the statement, the vehicle was reportedly found in the possession of Shatta Wale, who was allowed to voluntarily surrender the car to EOCO operatives.
“The car was seized from one Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale. The officers were professional and civil, and the search and seizure occurred without incident. Nii Armah had pleaded with officers that he did not want the seizure to be made public because the vehicle was a big part of his brand, and that if his supporters saw the vehicle being driven away in the company of EOCO, it would destroy his brand. Nii Armah was allowed to surrender the vehicle himself, which is currently in the possession of EOCO”, the statement explained.
The agency also explained that SARU officers were armed during the operation, describing it as standard safety protocol. “It is a standard safety protocol practice for officers of the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to carry weapons whilst on operation for the safety of officers”, the statement added.
EOCO explained that further steps are being taken by US authorities to repatriate the seized car as part of the restitution owed by Amuah.
The anti-graft agency also revealed that Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) are being investigated in connection with the case.
It said, “The FBI and the Justice Department intend to send a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) to the Government of Ghana to return the car to the United States as part of Nana Kwabena Amuah’s $4,743,443 restitution. Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB), have been assessed as persons of interest and will be invited by EOCO to assist in further ongoing investigations in the coming days.”
The agency also confirmed that a final report may be submitted to the FBI and the US Justice Department as part of their collaborative efforts. “EOCO may share the final investigations report to the FBI and the Justice Department as part of our ongoing cooperation”, the statement concluded.
The controversial rapper had earlier posted a disturbing message on his Facebook book page, condemning the EOCO boss for storming his apartment with armed operatives of the agency. He wrote, “Raymond Archer, EOCO Boss, Ibe, you go make NDC go out of power next 4 years. Bringing guns to my house was uncalled for.”
In another post, he wrote, “EOCO boss, the president of Ghana didn’t put you in that office to come and humiliate the citizens of this country. Remember, God no sleep.”
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In this deeply emotional video, a young Nigerian boy shares his heart-wrenching experience of racial and cultural discrimination in a foreign school.
His only wish? To come back home to Nigeria where he feels he belongs.
But the harsh reality hits hard — the state of things back home is not encouraging. From insecurity to poor infrastructure, his dream of returning feels more like a painful trap than a comforting escape.
This video captures the raw truth many Nigerians in the diaspora silently endure. It’s a cry for acceptance, identity, and the longing for a better Nigeria that can welcome its own with pride.
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments. Can Nigeria ever truly become home again?
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Historic Declaration: Oba Sen. Abdulrasheed Ladoja Crowned as 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland | Full Council Pronouncement
In a momentous and culturally significant event, the Olubadan-in-Council officially pronounces His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator Abdulrasheed Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
This video captures the traditional pronouncement ceremony, a sacred rite deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the ancient Yoruba kingdom. Witness history as Ibadan land ushers in a new era under the leadership of a revered statesman, respected elder, and true son of the soil.
📍 Location: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
👑 Title: Olubadan of Ibadanland – The Paramount Ruler of the Ibadan People
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