Latest News

Awoniyi, historian and broadcaster, dies at 82

Published by

Professor Timothy Adedeji Awoniyi has died at the age of 82.  He died on Sunday, May 8. Awoniyi was a foremost historian, broadcaster and university lecturer. He was a contributor to a popular programme on Radio Nigeria which was produced by late Mr Sola Lala.

According to one of his daughters, Mrs Kehinde Opatunji, Awoniyi died after a brief illness.

Radio Nigeria has mourned the demise of the deceased and admonished the family to take solace in the fact that the patriarch left an indelible mark on the sands of time.

The Zonal Director of Radio Nigeria, Mrs Bolatito Joseph said Awoniyi also known as Eri okan was until his death the Asiwaju Agbakin of Ede.

Joseph added that before his demise, Awoniyi was a retired professor in Early Childhood Education at the University of Ibadan. 

He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. 

Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.

 

Recent Posts

Suspected hoodlums attack three Amotekun operatives in Osun

Suspected hoodlums attacked three personnel of the Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps...

10 minutes ago

FG unveils regulation for leased aircrafts to boost aviation, insurance sectors

The groundbreaking initiative is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation and insurance industries, enhance investor confidence,…

32 minutes ago

LASEMA tackles 8,585 incidents in six years

In line with its statutory duties of response, rescue, recovery, and ensuring Disaster Risk Reduction…

40 minutes ago

10 most beautiful cities in Africa

 The most beautiful cities in Africa are exceptional and famous for their architecture, nightlife, and…

42 minutes ago

How I received healing at church programme — Gov Eno

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has disclosed how he received healing from a persistent…

46 minutes ago

FG launches NEDC Arabic training for 600 Almajiri, Islamiyya teachers

"This is more than a workshop - it's a movement towards educational equity, national cohesion,…

1 hour ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.