Sad memories of the gruesome murder of the former editorinchief of newswatch magazine, late mr. Dele giwa, as he was popularly referred to, was born in ileife to poor parents who were working in the palace of oba adesoji aderemi, the then ooni of ife, on march 16, 1947. A 1989 description of the magazine said it changed the format of print journalism in nigeria and introduced bold, investigative formats to news reporting in nigeria. Ogba femi as mostly referred by its students is known for. Like dele giwas assassination, it was also believed that giwas assassination was state sponsored. Elekia giwa, the mother of dele giwa, the journalist who was killed in 1987 by a parcel bomb during the heady days of the military junta, is dead. Babangidas exchief press secretary opens up, says yes, ibb. It has become a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, to use a phrase by winston churchill. The journal of oau fresher, by adejumo kabir i am a success with history of failure. He also served as the chief of army staff from january 1984 to august 1985. Adichie modeled the character ade coker after dele giwa, a journalist and outspoken critic. Indeed, dele giwa, the founding editorinchief of newswatch magazine was not praying for death. Ogba femi as mostly referred by its students is known for two things which are. Musa was a laundry man in the ooni of ifes palace, while.
Musa was a laundry man in the ooni of ife s palace, while. But on sunday, october 19, 1986, as he had a late breakfast in his study in the company of kayode soyinka, the magazines london bureau chief, a parcel was handed to him. Authentic story of dele giwa, lagos, pentorch books, 1992. Raw by belle aurora, crush by lacey weatherford, moth to a flame by ashley antoinette, the hate u give by angie thomas, and. Dele giwa, who was initially very uncritical and naive in the way he related. In dele giwas shoes 27092009 by sokari in africa, media short film by chinedum iregbu dele giwa, nigerian founding editor of newswatch magazine who was killed by a parcel bomb in 1986. Told from the point of view of a child, overt political messages are held. Discography album tides and tracks are in bolditalics highlight. Ralph akinfeleye of the department of mass communication, university of lagos, has been periodically inviting me to teach this subject of. He attended local authority modern school in lagers, ileife and later got admission into the oduduwa college, also in ileife when his father moved there as a laundryman. My informant told me dele giwa was killed because he was in possession of a tape containing vatsas testimony before the military tribunal. Two days before giwas murder, akilu allegedly phoned giwas home to ask for direction because babangidas adc has something for him, an invitation or something. The younger one was just about a year and a half that day when it happened. Jul 06, 2010 what is left the daughter affirms what many of howard norman s readers have known since he published his magical first novel, the northern lights.
Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1987 please retry. Flamboyant and cerebral american trained journalist who. When she is not writing, she is either listening to music or reading her favorite books. His fourpart series, genocides child, was awarded a pulitzer, including. Kate henshaw at sen ita giwas daughters wedding photos tireni. Dele giwa and fellow journalists ray ekpu, dan agbese and yakubu mohammed founded newswatch in 1984, and the first edition was distributed on 28 january 1985. Pa fadeyi going through some pics of his late daughter. Realizing that one of the most important gifts a parent can give a child is an honest picture of himself, wyatt has decided to write his memoirs in the form of a letter on the occasion of. Relationship to other books bringing in technology notes to the.
Cars45, copart, dele giwa law chamber,delsu, billys bites, nigerian investment promotion commission, wapexx, memphis islamic. Unveiling dele giwa s first daughter, funmilayo funmilayo is one of the 5 children of dele giwa, the founding editor in chief and chief executive officer of newswatch magazine who was killed through a parcel bomb in lagos on 19th october 1986. Channels book club features author on a legal mission, adekunle osibogun. Where the crawdads sing by delia owens, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, little bee by chris cleave, the heretics daughter b. Dele giwa was a celebrated journalist, editorinchief and chief. Purple hibiscus as an allegory for nigerian sociopolitical unrest. Chief gani fawehinmi was a man many people would describe as a oneman army. That same year, after his friend and mentor dele giwa, the editor of newswatch. Norman is most certainly one of america s three or four best novelists, with a uniquely wise and tolerant vision of his characters and all human beings everywhere. Aug 22, 2017 a new york times notable book the new york times critics top books of the year named a best book of the year by san francisco chronicle, national public radio, the economist, buzzfeed, paste magazine, southern living, hellogiggles, and shelf awareness huffington posts best feminist books of the year the new york posts most thrilling and fascinating books of the year the new york. Detailed account of dele giwas death politics nigeria nairaland.
Oct 22, 2011 when i see the children of dele giwa, especially, dele giwas two daughters, who are very young. We have known one another for more than 30 years and worked together in different combinations for that period. Kate henshaw at sen ita giwas daughters wedding photos. The story of dele giwa paperback january 1, 1987 by dele.
Togun was one of the persons fingered for the dastardly murder, and he had written the book to tell his own side of the story. Giwa, dele late biographical legacy and research foundation. The explosion of the bomb severely injured dele giwa and later led to his death. It was originally a fourman journey with dele giwa at the helm of affairs, god bless his soul. In his secondary school days, and was always seen with copies of dele giwas and ken sarowiwas books among others for he was inspired by their writeups.
Sep 06, 2012 the dele giwa we knew would never have contemplated the nonpublication of newswatch even for one week, never. Time and again, we are witnessing another trend of killings with impunity in the enclave. A collection of books both fiction and nonfiction that are will help. The journal of oau fresher, by adejumo kabir news digest. When i see the children of dele giwa, especially, dele giwas two daughters, who are very young. Kate henshaw is currently at the wedding of senator itagiwas daughter koko florence mayen and her heartthrob chimaobi shawcross. He loved life, was full of life, and wanted to make the best out of life. He attended local authority modern school in lagere, ilelfe. Oct 11, 2014 channels book club features author on a legal mission, adekunle osibogun. Perhaps, many more words would aptly describe the persona of the l. Inside the exotic wedding of senator florence itagiwas. Dele giwa and fellow journalists ray ekpu, dan agbese and yakubu. Like giwa, dimgba igwe in the throes of death was crying.
Remembering dele giwa by kunle ajibade sahara reporters. Throwback photo of dele momodu with late sani abachas daughters in 1999. Nigerian investigative journalist dele giwa killed by a letter bomb while having breakfast sunday october 19 1986. When his father moved to oduduwa college, ileife as a laundry man, he gained admission to that school. In continuous discussions about the idea of the book with the late dele giwa i came to the conclusion that the overall effect would be worth achieving.
Soldiers of fortune is a fastpaced, thrilling yet objective analysis of the major events of the buhari and babangida eras. Also speaking, the daughter of late madam elekhia giwa, mrs. Babangida did it, writes dele giwa s brother i was deeply moved by what is going on in nigeria political scene, with regards to the declaration of evil genius, ibrahim. Among dele giwas associates who were at the burial of madam giwas were. And to make it a party was held at the sky lounge, eko hotel, victoria island. Nwando achebe, the daughter, is the child of a prominent nigerian. For the four of us, this has been an incredible journey. Nwando achebedaughter, wife, and guesta researcher at the. It was usual for giwa to have meal with aishat, his young daughter on his lap. Early life sumonu oladele baines giwa was born on march 16, 1947 to musa and ayi elekia giwa both from ugbekpeekperi, bendel state, in what is now edo state in ileife, ife central lga, osun state. I apologise for this digression but the digression was necessary because of the farrago of lies that this core investor has been spewing in various publications.
Inside the exotic wedding of senator florence itagiwas daughter. Dele giwa 16 march 1947 19 october 1986 was a nigerian journalist, editor and founder of. Dele giwa allegedly invited the overseas editor of newswatch at the time to be around. On general ibrahim babangida, we are of the view that there is evidence to suggest that he and the two security chiefs, brigadier general halilu akilu and col. Dele giwa was a nigerian journalist and cofounder of newswatch magazine, whose death by letter bomb in 1986 rocked the nation. General ibrahim badamasi babangida born 17 august 1941 popularly known as ibb, is a nigerian statesman and military general who served as military president of nigeria from 1985 until his resignation in 1993. The preachers daughter 1 chapters updated may, 2015 06. Babangida did it, writes dele giwas brother i was deeply moved by what is going on in nigeria political scene, with regards to the declaration of evil genius, ibrahim. Learning from my past mistakes shaped my life news digest i was admitted into one of the pioneer universities in the country during 20152016 academic session after lots of challenges. He argued that in writing political analysis for the newspaper the reporter will not have the.
Sep 03, 2016 chief gani fawehinmi was a man many people would describe as a oneman army. It reveals the true story behind past controversies such as the annulment of the june 12 election, the execution of mamman vatsa, the foiled kidnapping of umaru dikko, the orkar coups and the assassination of dele giwa. Sss at the time dele giwa was killed, had written a book with the title, dele giwa. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. According to giwa s neighbour and colleague, ray ekpu, on 16 october 1986, giwa had been questioned over the telephone by col halilu akilu of the directorate of military intelligence dmi over an allegation that dele had been heard speaking to some people about arms importation. October 19 this year marks the 30th anniversary of the gory assassination of dele giwa, the first editor in chief of newswatch, nigerias pathbreaking newsmagazine. My dad cried the day he was diagnosed with cancer idiat. Join facebook to connect with giwa billy and others you may know. Chimamanda ngozi adichies first novel, purple hibiscus, was widely. The burial was attended by dele giwa s associates among whom were mr. The late oloris younger ones are the one assisting me now since my daughter has gone, it is very, very sad. The day dele giwa was murdered october 19, 1986 encomium.
Detailed account of dele giwas death politics nigeria. Twentyseven years after the brutal murder by a parcel bomb of the journalist dele giwa, the fog surrounding those behind his death has been substantially cleared by 70yearold major debo basorun retd. We recommend that this case be reopened for further. Remembering dele giwa, by kunle ajibade premium times opinion. The drama, greed, assassination, deceit, bribery, looting. Premium events planner, enthyst limited are coordinating the wedding of senator florence ita giwas daughter, koko. Pray for me, by mike awoyinfa premium times opinion. Sss officials reportedly summoned giwa to their headquarters. Dele giwa reverberated in benin, edo state weekend, as members of his immediate family complained. Oct 27, 2016 remembering dele giwa, by kunle ajibade premium times october 27, 2016 remembering dele giwa, by kunle ajibade 20161028t06. Oct 23, 2015 my informant told me dele giwa was killed because he was in possession of a tape containing vatsas testimony before the military tribunal. Since dele giwa was killed by a letter bomb on 19 october 1986, every anniversary of his death has remained for me a moment of sobering reflection on. When i see the children of dele giwa, especially, dele giwa s two daughters, who are very young.
Patricks favourite hymn as a chapel prefect was fading away like the stars of the morning. A new york times notable book the new york times critics top books of the year named a best book of the year by san francisco chronicle, national public radio, the economist, buzzfeed, paste magazine, southern living, hellogiggles, and shelf awareness huffington posts best feminist books of the year the new york posts most thrilling and fascinating books of the year the. Remembering dele giwa, by kunle ajibade premium times october 27, 2016 remembering dele giwa, by kunle ajibade 20161028t06. Ndidi obioha, enthyst has contracted the services of leading vendors to help translate her dream of a talkofthetown wedding into reality. Fisher is an author with four previously written books diamond paradisia is the first, then gift of love, followed by nibiru timeline. Our new baby a child of circumstance seeks to be part of the elections that. Exactly forty years ago last month, one of nigerias best journalists and editors, the assassinated editorinchief of newswatch, dele giwa, wrote a piece in his popular column in sunday concord when it was clear to him that reporters on the political beat in nigeria were not reporting well. Remembering dele giwa, by kunle ajibade premium times. Babangidas exchief press secretary opens up, says yes. The burial was attended by dele giwas associates among whom were mr. Read one day and a story online by dare babarinsa books free. See more ideas about this or that questions, nigerian civil war, depression cutting.
Prior to this post we had informed our readers about the. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Chimamanda ngozi adichies purple hibiscus writing samples. Dele giwa, via a parcel bomb, major debo bashoruns name must ring a bell. Sumonu oladele baines giwa was born on 16 march 1947 to a poor family working in the palace of oba adesoji aderemi, the ooni of ife. South west archives page 327 of 342 premium times nigeria. Dele giwa travelled to the usa for his higher education, earning a ba in. Togun, the deputy director of babangidas state security service the sss, invited giwa to his office and accused him of involvement in the importation of arms while linking giwa with other persons alleged to be trying to stage a socialist revolution in nigeria. Oct 26, 2016 since dele giwa was killed by a letter bomb on 19 october 1986, every anniversary of his death has remained for me a moment of sobering reflection on the precarious nature and power of journalism.
Nov 25, 2019 patricks favourite hymn as a chapel prefect was fading away like the stars of the morning. For four hours, vatsa requested to tell the full story about how the babangida regime was operating and his knowledge of the workings of ibbs mind. Babangida rose through the ranks in the military and fought during the nigerian civil war, he has been a key. Ig urged to reopen investigation written by taiwo ogunmola, lagos monday, 19 october 2009 20. On a stormy nova scotia night in 1967, the loner wyatt hillyer has come to terms with his lifes choices and selfimposed separation from his daughter marlais. Perhaps, many more words would aptly describe the persona of the. Born on july 7, 1927 in ugbekpeekperi village in auchi, edo state, the late giwa trained as a tailor and got married to dele s father, the late pa giwa, to whom she bore six children. Togun are accountable for the untimely death of dele giwa by letter bomb. Fond memories for first nigerian letter bomb victim. And up till today, the riddle of his death remains unsolved. Mma bakassi, senator florence itagiwa, former sa to the president on national assembly matters clocked 68 a few days ago.