-By Dapo Olaniyan A lawyer and filmmaker par excellence, Barrister Tunji Bamishigbin is truly a rare breed. He may not boast the financial clout of the likes of Aliko Dangote or Femi Otedola, but his kindness and generosity of spirit tower above many I have had the privilege of knowing. His kindness isn’t measured by cash handouts or lavish gifts, but by his unwavering commitment to impacting lives—myself included. I recall vividly when I built my first house in Ota, Ogun State, about two decades ago. He was the very…
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Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61
The Nigerian football community is in mourning as Peter Rufai, one of the country’s most iconic goalkeepers, passed away on Thursday in Lagos at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness . Born on August 24, 1963, in Lagos, Rufai earned the nickname “Dodo Mayana” during his storied career. He became Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper and played a pivotal role in the Super Eagles’ triumphant 1994 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Tunisia. He also represented Nigeria in two FIFA World Cups—in 1994 and 1998—and amassed 65 international caps Rufai was…
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