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Awolowo

American  
[ah-woo-loh-woh] / ɑˈwu loʊˈwoʊ /

noun

  1. Obafemi 1909–1987, Nigerian lawyer and statesman.


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State police "would help fill the yawning gaps in extant policing framework," Femi Mimiko, a political science professor at Obafemi Awolowo University, told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

The former leader confirmed that the original intention of the coup plotters was to release politician Obafemi Awolowo from detention and install him as president.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2025

Now, the missing girls are being remembered in new sculptures created by French artist Prune Nourry in collaboration with Obafemi Awolowo University.

From Seattle Times Dec. 29, 2022

Ms. Imoru, who graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University and holds a law degree from the Nigerian Law School, came to pursue a master’s degree in computer information systems at Prairie View A&M University in Texas.

From New York Times May 20, 2022

Ese Awolowo and her mother often go to a natural gas flaring site in Ughelli to dry crops that they sell at the market.

From The Guardian Oct. 18, 2019

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