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Old age has stopped me from having girlfriends — 90-year-old prince
A Prince of Ilawe Ekiti, Ekiti State, Mr. Michael Akinola, 90, in this interview with AKINWALE ABOLUWADE, talks about his triumphs and struggles Tell us about your childhood? I was born into the family...
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I drive 7000km to visit friends — 86-year-old American
Former Michigan State University lecturer and agriculture researcher, Donald Isleib, visited Nigeria recently. In this interview with OLUFEMI ATOYEBI, the 86-year-old educationist talks about his life...
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86-year-old German gymnast
In preparation for the 2012 Summer Olympics, Germany hosted the Gymnastics Challenge Cup in the city of Cottbus last month. And while gymnastics is often a sport that features 15-year-olds trying to...
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I won all criminal cases in my 57-year practice —89-year-old lawyer
In this interview with GBENGA ADENIJI, 89-year-old retired lawyer, Mr. Adedapo Adeniran, talks about his experience as an advocate on criminal matters Can you give a short profile of yourself? I am...
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War veteran wins battle against illiteracy
Inside a single-wide in Cookson, Okla., a tortured soul lives alone. “It’s a hard life, let me tell you,” says 89-year-old Ed Bray. “You ain’t never lived hard until you go through what I’ve been...
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I avoid fornication to have good health —83-year-old teacher
In this interview with MOTUNRAYO JOEL, 83-year-old Daodu Cornelius, talks about teaching in his days and now Where and when were you born? I was born at Ewo Quarters, Egosi Ekiti now Ilupeju Ekiti on...
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83-year-old gives blood 57 times, donates kidney
An 83-year-old man has achieved a double by becoming the oldest living kidney donor in the UK and the oldest person in the country to give a kidney to a stranger. But Nicholas Crace isn’t done yet....
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82-year-old runs 3:41 marathon
Canadian distance runner Ed Whitlock, 82, set a new age record for the marathon when he clocked a 3:41:58 at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The previous record for an 82-year-old was 3:48:35, set by...
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I was headmaster at 19 — 82-year-old industrialist
Eighty-two-year-old Francis Ogunbamowo talks about life after he left the University of Nsukka as a lecturer in this interview with GBENGA ADENIJI Tell us about yourself? I am Francis Ogunbamowo, I...
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80-year-old fights and wins bear
It was an uneven fight before it started: an elderly Russian shepherd versus an aggressive bear which attacked him in a raspberry field. But although he was bitten, kicked and thrown off a cliff, Yusuf...
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There is no secret to long life — 80-year-old monarch
Eighty-year-old Olu of Iju Ishaga, Oba Abass Amole Ajibode, shares the story of his journey from business to the throne in this interview with GBENGA ADENIJI Where and when were you born? I was born...
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World’s dirtiest man: 80-year-old hasn’t bathed in 60 years
An 80-year-old Iranian man has been tagged as the world’s dirtiest man. It is claimed that the man who lives in isolation hasn’t taken a bath in six decades, according to the Huffington Post. Amou...
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Reading helps me relax — 80-year-old pharmacist
Eighty-year-old Alfred Lewis shares his experiences as a council manager and pharmacist in this interview with GBENGA ADENIJI How was your growing up like? It was very interesting. I was born on...
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I do jumping exercise everyday — 80-year-old teacher
In this interview, 80-year-old Patience Sowunmi tells ARUKAINO UMUKORO about her life and career as a teacher When and where were you born? I was born on January, 18, 1934, in Abeokuta, Ogun State,...
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80-year-old digs out snow in winter storm
Shoveling snow was a common sight and sound around one Independence block the day after the season’s biggest winter storm. “It’s got to be done and I’m the only one that’s got to do it,” resident Sue...
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91-year-old sets bench press world record
Comeback stories are common in the world of sports. We hear about players coming back from torn anterior cruciate ligaments, broken bones and even personal trauma. Rarely, however, do we hear about an...
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I wash my clothes, make my meals — 91-year-old retired nurse
Ninety-one-year-old Mr. Moses Shoyele talks about his experience in the Nigerian army in this interview with FEMI MAKINDE When were you born? I was born on January 1, 1923. I attended Baptist Day...
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I’m learning to use a computer — 95-year-old retired judge
In this interview with ARUKAINO UMUKORO, a retired judge, 95-year-old Ishola Oluwa, talks about his life and the secret of longevity When and where were you born? I was born in May 23, 1918, at...
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95-year-old photographer honoured
At 95 years old and with a photography career spanning more than six decades, there’s not much Detroit native Bill Rauhauser hasn’t seen. But then he got a call last month telling him that he’d been...
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I don’t want to live beyond 90 — 83-year-old retired librarian
In this interview with ARUKAINO UMUKORO, 83-year-old Hezekiah Odetoyinbo, talks about his life and careers as a university librarian and lawyer When were you born? I was born on July 5, 1930 at...
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