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Ladi Adebutu and Iyabo Obasanjo can deliver Ogun(2), by Dele Sobowale

Ladi Adebutu and Iyabo Obasanjo can deliver Ogun(2), by Dele Sobowale

“But, along those roads, I learned that true wealth is not stored in vaults, but, in values, integrity, humility, service and faith” – Chief Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, KJW, OON, CON, CFR, GCON Those words in his auto biography, LEGACY IN MOTION: THE QUIET POWER OF A NIGERIAN ICON, induced me to finish reading the book […]
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My last book on Obong Victor Attah (2), by Dele Sobowale

My last book on Obong Victor Attah (2), by Dele Sobowale

This article started two weeks ago and could not be concluded on account of space constraints. Dr Udeme, the most steadfast of all Attah’s disciples and former staff, wrote an interesting review of my book – ATTAH: ARCHITECT OF A NEW DEMOCRATIC DAWN – which was launched in Abuja on November 20, 2025; to mark Attah’s […]

The gospel by Chief Kessington Adebutu, by Dele Sobowale

The gospel by Chief Kessington Adebutu, by Dele Sobowale

 “The one who serves others never eats alone” – Late Alhaja Seliat Olasimbo Adebutu (Mother of Chief Adebutu) (P22) Young Kessington once asked his mother why one man in their village always had visitors while another had none. That was the answer given by a mother which had launched the son into a lifetime of endless […]

Adebutu, KJW, OON, CON, CFR, GCON: Pure philanthropy in motion, by Dele Sobowale

Adebutu, KJW, OON, CON, CFR, GCON: Pure philanthropy in motion, by Dele Sobowale

“Gain all you can; save all you can; give all you can” – John Wesley, 1703-1791,  Founder of the Methodist Church Worldwide (VBQ, P 96) FOREWORD Chief Adebutu on October 24, 2025 became the first Nigerian to be awarded four National Awards; when he was conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. […]

My last book on Obong Victor Attah, by Dele Sobowale

My last book on Obong Victor Attah, by Dele Sobowale

“Against great excellence in another; there is no way of defending ourselves – except love” – Johann Wolfgang Goethe, 1749-1832. My father prepared me for this assignment at a time when it never occurred to any of us that he could die at an early age. He was a World War II veteran; served in the […]

Trump hates black people; remember that? By Dele Sobowale

Trump hates black people; remember that? By Dele Sobowale

“It is unthinkable that wisdom should ever be popular” – Johann Von Goethe, 1749-1832. The most appropriate quotation for this article should have been taken from the Bible: “O foolish Galatians, who had bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth…” (Galatians 3:1.) But, right from the first day of writing columns for VANGUARD […]