Mal Goode, Muhammad Ali, Rahman Ali, Malcolm X, and Nigerian ambassador Simeon Adebo gathered at the Nigerian mission office in New York City on March 4, 1964.

Chief Simeon Olaosebikan Adebo was born in Abeokuta on October 4, 1913. He completed his education at King's College, Lagos, in 1932, after which he journeyed to England to study law. Upon graduating from London University, he was called to the bar.

On his return to Nigeria, Adebo began working at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, rising through the ranks. By 1961, he had become the head of the Civil Service and the Chief Secretary to the Government of the Western Region.

From 1962 to 1967, he represented Nigeria at the United Nations and later served as United Nations Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) until 1972.

In 1992, he retired as the Chancellor of the University of Lagos. Throughout his life, Adebo was said to have resided in Abeokuta, where he held the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Egbaland.

Chief Adebo passed away from a stroke on September 30, 1994, at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Abeokuta, at the age of 80.

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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.

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.

This photograph from August 31st, 1952, captures a group of Nigerian individuals attending Eid ul-Adha celebrations at Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, Surrey. The people in the image, from left to right, are:

Olatunji Odunsi Dupe Ayahi with baby Olaseni Odunsi Olayinka Odunsi Ade Odunsi This moment is part of the rich cultural history of Nigerians in the diaspora, showing their participation in significant religious events abroad.

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Africa’s Most Beautiful Campus: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

This photograph, captured in November 1976 by Alan Johnson, offers a stunning view of 'Road One' leading into the heart of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, often hailed as Africa's most beautiful campus. In the distance, you can see the iconic Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, a central landmark of the university, named after Hezekiah Adedunmola Oluwasanmi, a distinguished Nigerian academic and professor who served as the vice chancellor of the university from 1966 to 1975.

Hezekiah Oluwasanmi was instrumental in shaping the early years of OAU, contributing significantly to its foundation and development. His leadership was pivotal in establishing key structures such as the Motion Ground and the Senate Building, which also houses the school Bookshop. These landmarks have become synonymous with the university's identity, reflecting the blend of academic excellence and architectural beauty that defines OAU.

The photograph captures more than just the physical landscape; it embodies the vision and legacy of Oluwasanmi, whose contributions continue to resonate within the campus. The serene and picturesque environment depicted in this image is a testament to the careful planning and dedication that have made OAU a symbol of academic prestige and cultural heritage in Africa.

Photo Credit: Alan Johnson. Circa: November 1976.

The Nilotes or Nilotic are indigenous to the Nile Valley. #BluePlanet They have 25 subgroups and speak more than 70 different languages that are included in the Nilotic languages. They are the tallest, thinnest and most brown group of people in Africa.

The movie Avatar was based on the village of Nilotes. The Nilotes include all descendants of the original Nile-Saharan speakers. Among them are the luo, sara, masai, kalenjin, dinka, nuer, shilluk, ateker and maa speaking peoples, each of whom is a group of several ethnic groups.

A photograph shows First Lady Stella Obasanjo accompanying her husband, presidential candidate General Olusegun Obasanjo, at a polling station near their residence in Abeokuta during the 2003 elections. Two years later, on October 23, 2005, Stella Obasanjo tragically passed away at the age of 59 due to complications from cosmetic surgery at a private health clinic in Puerto Banús, Marbella, Spain. The surgeon, referred to as “AM” in court, was sentenced in September 2009 to one year of imprisonment for “causing homicide through negligence,” disqualified from practicing medicine for three years, and ordered to pay €120,000 (approximately US$176,000) in compensation to Stella Obasanjo’s son.

Prosecutors had initially sought a two-year prison term and a five-year medical disqualification. A request for compensation to the Nigerian government was also denied. The physician had mistakenly inserted a tube meant for a liposuction procedure into Obasanjo’s abdominal cavity.

This mistake resulted in a punctured colon and a lacerated liver, leading to her death two days after the surgery. The doctor did not promptly respond to calls after the operation and reportedly left Obasanjo unattended for four hours. It is believed that had she received timely hospitalization, she might have survived her injuries.

Reverend Elton àti àwọn ẹbí rè ní ìlú Ilésà, nǹkan bi ọdún 1930.

Rev. Sydney Granville Elton (1907-1987) jẹ́ Ajíhìnrere Gẹ̀ẹ́sì, ní ọdún 1937 ni ó dé sí orílẹ̀-èdè Nàìjíríà tòun ti ìyàwó rẹ̀ Hannah àti Ruth ọmọ bìnrin won. Ìdílé náà kúrò ní ìlú Liverpool ní ọjọ́ ketàdínlógún oṣù ọ̀pẹ ọdún 1937. (December 17, 1937). Gbogbo ènìyàn ni ó mo Àlùfáà Sydney gégébí bàbá ìjọ Pentecostal.

Elton tọ́ ọ̀pọ̀ àwọn ọ̀dọ́mokùnrin sónà, púpò nínú wọn ti wá di aṣáájú nínú èsìn Kristẹni ní orílè-èdè Nàìjíríà báyìí. Díẹ̀ nínú wọn ni - Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Pásítò Enoch Adeboye, Arákùnrin Gbile Akanni, Bishop David Oyedepo, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, Pásítò Williams Folorunsho Kumuyi, Dr Chris Oyakhilome, Bishop Dr Paul Nwachukwu, Pásítò Tunde Adesida, Olubi Johnson àti òpòlopò àwon míràn.

Ìlú Ilésà ni Elton àti àwọn ẹbí rè gbé títí tí ó fi jáde láyé ní ọdún 1987.

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Christopher Akintola Ogungbe (1934 – November 2012) was a Nigerian film actor, filmmaker, producer, and director.

Early Life and Career Born in 1934 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria, Ogungbe's early life was shaped by his mother's decision to send him to live with his grandmother after he stopped attending school. Initially, he trained as a tailor, but his passion for acting led him to become an apprentice under Baba GT Onimole. His first play was titled "A Terrible Life," and he became known by his stage name, Baba Ibeji. Ogungbe went on to feature, direct, and produce several Nigerian films, including Ireke Onibudo and 50/50, a movie released in 1992 that starred the veteran comic actor Bolaji Amusan.

Personal Life Christopher Akintola Ogungbe was known for his large family; he had 20 wives and fathered 50 children. Among his children is Segun Ogungbe, a notable Nigerian film actor, director, and producer.