A Federal High Court in Abuja, earlier today, ordered the Federal Government of Nigeria to investigate and prosecute, the perpetrators of the murder of a founder of Newswatch Magazine, Dele Giwa, and other journalists in the country.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, … Read the rest
By Rev. John Odey
Dele, many Nigerians would have wanted to know why God allowed them to kill you. But that is not possible. We have no right to query God. Even when we question God, he is under no … Read the rest
Over the years, many legendary tales have gained currency about late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, one of the most unique public figures in the history of Nigeria.
Democracy Day (June 12) was a few days ago and it … Read the rest
Yakubu Mohammed, Doyin Abiola and Dele Giwa at Concord Newspaper, 1983
Remembering Dele Giwa? No, we have not forgotten him.
How do you forget a colleague and a friend who was more like a brother? How do you forget a co-conspirator with whom, in 1984, we decided to quit our comfort … Read the rest
Abdulaziz Ude
Another titan has gone down. The Newswatch family last week lost one of its illustrious directors. Alhaji Abdulaziz Ude, one of the founding directors of Newswatch, has bowed to the inevitable end of all mortals. He died at the age … Read the rest
Yusuf Mohammed
The year 1986 reminds me of two events. First, the assassination of Dele Giwa and secondly as a football lover, Mexico ‘86 comes to mind because of Diego Maradona’s performance. Although I was born the next year, as someone who … Read the rest