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30 Years’ Teaching Anniversary of Alhaji Dr. Wasiu Olaitan Adumadeyin

It was a memorable affair on Sunday 6th of August 2023, as one of the wonderful former teachers of Methodist Boys’ High School, Lagos – Alh. Dr. Wasiu Olaitan Adumadeyin – commemorated his 30 years’ teaching anniversary with the launching of his book. The MBHS 95 Set were well-represented at the event, while presenting aContinue reading “30 Years’ Teaching Anniversary of Alhaji Dr. Wasiu Olaitan Adumadeyin”

Condolence Visit to the Home of Kunle Sadare

Tragedy befell the home of the Sadares’ on the 6th of May 2022. Their world was turned upside down as they had to deal with the demise of their teenage daughter, having spent 23 days prior at an ICU in Lagos. It was an emotional experience as the news hit the Association and its members,Continue reading “Condolence Visit to the Home of Kunle Sadare”

YORUBA RONU: THE YORUBA AND THE IDES OF YAHOO/RITUAL MONEY

There’s a yahoo plus epidemic ravaging Yorubaland; it’s now everywhere you go. Our boys are recklessly killing our girls and mothers. Many are leaving school or pretending to be in school for yahoo. Ritual killing is at an all-time high. No one, I repeat myself, no one is safe in Yoruba from this deadly scourge.Continue reading “YORUBA RONU: THE YORUBA AND THE IDES OF YAHOO/RITUAL MONEY”

Thank You, Gentlemen of Broad Street!

Thank you Gentlemen of Broad Street: The Boys of Methodist Boys High School, Lagos If you didn’t attend Methodist Boys High School, Lagos (Nigeria’s second secondary school and one of its most prestigious), then I can only pity you. Lol The boys of MBHS, Lagos popularly known as ‘Gentlemen of Broad Street’ especially members ofContinue reading “Thank You, Gentlemen of Broad Street!”

35 Years After…Who Killed Dele Giwa?

October 19, 1986 remains unforgettable. I can’t ever forget. It was a Sunday; I still remember vividly. We just returned from Sunday service and we’re about to settle down to the traditional Sunday meal of rice and stew, when father broke the news. “Won ti pa Dele Giwa” “Dele Giwa has been murdered”, father announcedContinue reading “35 Years After…Who Killed Dele Giwa?”

75th Birthday Celebration of Grandma Sogbetun

On the 1st of October, Nigeria’s Independence Day commemoration, Mr. Tosin Sogbetun’s mother celebrated her 75th birthday anniversary in style, in Lagos. Members of the MBHS 95 Alumni Association were in attendance to commemorate the day with our friend and brother, who had travelled far to attend the occasion. It was a truly exciting dayContinue reading “75th Birthday Celebration of Grandma Sogbetun”

MBHS95 Teacher Awards Committee

In May 2021, a member of the Gentlemen of Broad Street and the MBHS 95 Alumni – Mr. Kunle Sadare – submitted a proposal to the Executive Committee to showcase an idea that could be taken up by the Association as a means of rewarding teachers while also giving back to the Alma Mater. Fortunately,Continue reading “MBHS95 Teacher Awards Committee”

The Makanjus’ Welcome Their Princess

To the Makanjus’ – What wonderful news about your newborn baby girl! We know she will bring many blessings to your lives. Congratulations from the MBHS 95 Alumni Association, and blessings to you and your family. Wishing you both nothing but joyous and cheerful times with your baby girl. Give her our share of loveContinue reading “The Makanjus’ Welcome Their Princess”

Coping with Mental Health Challenges in Trying Times

Worry and anxiety are a big part of the global pandemic, everyone has to come to terms with the changes going on around us. Everything, especially social life, has to go through some kind of change, inevitably affecting our physical and mental health.