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Fajuyigbe: Fajuyi in history & as history (2) – Hope Eghagha

Mar 2, 2020

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Femi Ajasa

in Columnist, Editor’s Pick

By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha No doubt, Fajuyi’s place in authentic history is assured. He is elevated to the pantheon of men who have stood for principle and will never be forgotten any time events of 1966 are recalled. He has become a historical figure too. And in very positive terms. He represents an iconic age…
Ifajuyigbe: Fajuyi in history & as history (1) – Hope Eghagha

Feb 24, 2020

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by

Femi Ajasa

in Columnist, Editor’s Pick

Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha It was my late father who first stimulated my interest in the character and fate of Lt. Col. Francis Adekunle Fajuyi, shortly after the man died in the heat of the July 1966 upheaval which ultimately led the nation into genocidal anarchy for thirty long months. I was fascinated by the character…