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October 31, 2005

Gen. Yakubu Gowon in Conversation with Pini Jason, Part 2

Interview Series by the Chinua Achebe Foundation (New York, USA) --- Apart from that, when I was told that he was ill, I was not given the impression that his condition was that serious. So I said that I would probably come at the weekend, because I was very busy at the time; I was Head of State. Sadly, towards the weekend that I was planning to see him, my younger brother, Daniel, rang me to say that he had passed away. And I....

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October 16, 2005

Gen. Yakubu Gowon in Conversation with Pini Jason, Part I

Interview Series by the Chinua Achebe Foundation (New York, USA) --- Gen (Dr.) Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s military Head of State for nine years, from 29 July 1966 to 29 July 1975, was born on 19 October 1934 in Pankshin, Plateau state. He was educated at St. Bartholomew School, Wusasa, Zaria from 1939 to 1949; Government College, Zaria (1950-53). He received his military training at....

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October 03, 2005

Mrs. Tejumade Alakija in Conversation with Toluwanimi Olujimi

Interview Series by the Chinua Achebe Foundation (New York, USA) --- Mrs. Tejumade Alakija, daughter of the late Sir Adesoji Aderemi, the Ooni of Ife, was born on May 17, 1925, in Ile-Ife, into one of the most ancient and distinguished of royal families in Nigeria. An “authentic princess,” Mrs. Alakija received her early education at Aiyetoro Primary and Central Schools, Ile-Ife, from 1933 — 1937; and also at....

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