Connect with us

Lifestyle

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

Published

on

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.

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.

FOLLOW US ON:

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

PINTEREST

TIKTOK

YOUTUBE

LINKEDIN

TUMBLR

INSTAGRAM

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Lifestyle

My husband is a good man – Pregnant woman who lost twins speaks

Published

on

A pregnant woman who lost twins speaks following the heartbreaking incident, offering a glimpse into her marriage.

As previously reported, the woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, suffered the devastating loss of her twins due to delayed medical care stemming from her inability to pay a ₦28,000 hospital bill.

In a recent TikTok video shared by Joy Crawl, the woman expressed heartfelt gratitude to the TikToker for her support, revealing that the twins had died in her womb and begun to decompose.

“They’ve already died for some days.They are begining to decay. Assuming I didn’t meet you that day, maybe too might’ve even died”, She stated.

Offering a glimpse into her marital life, she described her husband as a responsible man, emphasizing, “When you don’t have the opportunity to do something in life, it looks like you’re not a responsible person.”

The video also captured the moment Joy Crawl settled the hospital bills and showed the woman returning home.

Watch video below…..

@joycarl_

PART 3: She’s recovering ❤️‍🩹🙏

♬ original sound – ONDEKU JOY

FOLLOW US ON:

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

PINTEREST

TIKTOK

YOUTUBE

LINKEDIN

TUMBLR

INSTAGRAM

Continue Reading

Lifestyle

PHOTOS: Meet The Only ‘Presidential’ Child Born Inside Aso Rock

Published

on

The son of the former Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Mustapha Abacha, remains the first and only child to be given birth to in Aso Rock, the official residence of Nigeria’s Head of State” in the history of Nigeria. Mustapha Abacha, who is a graduate of his mother’s university in Niger Republic, Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, is the last son Maryam Abacha gave birth to for the former military ruler in 1994.

He was named after Abacha’s late elder brother, Mustapha Abacha. When he was born, it was headline news across the country, it was the first time a First Lady was giving birth inside Nigeria’s fortified presidential complex. On 7th December 2011, the 17-year-old Al-Mustapha was shot by armed robbers while at the home of his sister, Zainab, in Kano State. He was shot by one of the robbers who saw him making a call for help on his mobile phone and left for dead. He survived the ordeal.

According to his brother (Abdullahi) when I interviewed him, the last born’s nickname is Musty. Sani and Maryam Abacha raised ten children together. The beautiful palatial residence was completed in 1991, the same year the military junta of Ibrahim Babangida relocated the national capital from Lagos to Abuja. Aso Villa encompasses the 400-meter monolith Aso Rock, located within the Three Arms Zone of Abuja metropolis.

Aso Villa (officially The Aso Rock Presidential Villa) is the workplace and official residence of the President of Nigeria since 1991, when Nigeria moved its capital from Lagos to Abuja. It is located at Yakubu Gowon Crescent, The Three Arms Zone, Asokoro, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria. Several names that are used for Aso Villa include: State House, The Rock and The Villa. The Aso Rock villa is the most protected presidential state house in Africa…

FOLLOW US ON:

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

PINTEREST

TIKTOK

YOUTUBE

LINKEDIN

TUMBLR

INSTAGRAM

Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Young Nnamdi Azikiwe with the West African Pilot Circa: 1940s

Published

on

This photograph shows a young Nnamdi Azikiwe (“Zik”), seated at a desk wearing a shirt and bow tie, pen in hand, with a copy of the West African Pilot beside him.

Launched on 22 November 1937, the West African Pilot was the newspaper through which Azikiwe waged an intellectual and cultural battle against British colonial rule. It quickly became one of Nigeria’s most influential publications, pioneering popular journalism in the country. With a circulation of about 25,000 copies, the paper reached a wide readership and skillfully intertwined news, culture, and sport, using the popularity of soccer to underscore the growing resistance to colonial domination.

The success of the Pilot laid the foundation for a chain of regional newspapers under Zik’s Press Limited, including the Eastern Nigerian Guardian (Port Harcourt, 1940), the Nigerian Spokesman (Onitsha, 1943), the Southern Defender (Warri), and the Sentinel (Enugu). These publications expanded Azikiwe’s influence and provided a powerful voice for nationalist movements across Nigeria.

The West African Pilot ceased publication in 1967 with the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War. Though there were two revival attempts after the war, including one in 1993 backed by prominent allies such as Chief Adeniran Ogunsanya, Chief Matthew Tawo Mbu, and Chief Duro Onabule, the paper could not overcome economic and political challenges. Rising printing costs and the turbulence of Nigeria’s disputed 1993 elections ultimately forced its final closure.

The legacy of the West African Pilot endures as a landmark in African journalism, remembered for shaping political discourse and nurturing the spirit of independence.

Image Credit: Duckworth, E. H., 1894–1972 (Photographer) / Herskovits Library of African Studies

Source: asirimagazine

FOLLOW US ON:

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

PINTEREST

TIKTOK

YOUTUBE

LINKEDIN

TUMBLR

INSTAGRAM

Continue Reading

Trending