Former MD/EIC, The Guardian, Mr Lade Bonuola (Ladbone), flanked by veteran journalist and ex-Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba, 3rd L; and the four members of the panel of discussants at the event including Mr Ifeanyi Igwebike Mbanefo; Mrs Kadria Ahmed; Miss Chiamaka Ozurumba; and Mr Azu Ishiekwene. It was at the celebration of Ladbone on his 80th birthday on October 22, 2026 by his colleagues in the media, family and friends in a festival organised by the CJID and his family at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. A book BONUOLA: A Life In Print was also launched at the occasion. Here is the video reporting of the twin-event:
