Right from Day One, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, who assumed office as the 11th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin on October 16, 2022, has left no one in doubt about his messianic mission and transformative leadership. One event particularly underscored this assertion: his very first official assumption …
Read More »Anyaoku, Nwachukwu, 2 governors, other dignitaries to watch “Fajuyi” in Lagos Nov. 5
By Folasade Adeniran Lagos, Oct. 22, 2023 Two state governors have confirmed their intention to watch “Fajuyi”, a play on the late Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, the military governor of old Western Region. The play, which was produced by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, a historical theatrical plays producing outfit, is …
Read More »Ali assumes office as NAN MD Oct. 23
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Oct. 22, 2023 Mr. Ali M. Ali, the newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), is expected to assume office on Monday (Oct. 23). Ali, who hails from Kano State, was the Deputy Director of the Independent Campaign Council …
Read More »Oba of Benin celebrates 7th coronation anniversary amidst thunderous ovation
By Imelda Osayande Benin Oct. 21, 2023 It was a colourful moment and double celebration for the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, as he concluded the 7th year anniversary on the throne of his forebears on Saturday in Benin. The royal event coincided with his birthday as every available …
Read More »Tribute to Prof. Joe Irukwu: Pioneer, doyen of Nigerian Insurance Industry By Sonny Iroche
We gather to pay our respects and bid farewell to a remarkable individual, Professor Joe Ogbonnaya Irukwu, our own very dear, Dee Ogbo, as most of us fondly called him. He was a pioneer and doyen of the Nigerian insurance industry, who left an indelible mark on the sector and …
Read More »Israel paves way for possible shutdown of Al Jazeera – Reports
Tel Aviv, Oct. 20, 2023 Israel’s government has approved emergency regulations allowing it to temporarily shut down foreign news channels in exceptional cases, according to Israeli media reports on Friday. The move appears aimed at Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based broadcaster that Israel has denounced for years for what it sees …
Read More »Tinubu appoints Ezughah, Issa-Onilu, Ali, five others helmsmen of NPC, NOA, NAN, other parastatals of Information Ministry (See full list)
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Oct. 19, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ali Muhammed Ali as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media …
Read More »Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd appoints GOCOP member, Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer
Mr. Olufemi Oladapo Soneye, a member of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), has been appointed the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The Management of the national oil company in Nigeria confirmed the appointment in a statement on its X handle. In …
Read More »Peter Obi in Kano on condolence visit over death of Bello Yusuf Maitama, father-in-law of Datti Baba-Ahmed
Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election has paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Senator Bello Yusuf Maitama, a former Minister of Internal Affairs. Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, who was accompanied on the trip …
Read More »State of Black Writers Symposium takes place today, Tuesday, at Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, US
The 11th State of the Black Writers Symposium will take place today, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the 4th Floor Multi-Purpose Room of the Africana Institute of Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). The Symposium, which will have, among others, a variety of accomplished writers …
Read More »The Alternative Bank debuts with spectacular multi-city launch
The Alternative Bank (TAB), Nigeria’s newest entrant into the financial services sector, launched in spectacular fashion by holding simultaneous launch events in three major cities across the country – Lagos, Abuja, and Kano, making it the first synchronized multi-city brand launch in Nigeria’s history. The Alternative Bank is the ethical …
Read More »When the world stood still for Chinua Achebe at Princeton University, USA (See pictures)
The recent celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the demise of globally renowned literary giant, Prof. Chinua Achebe, will remain memorable as a historic festival of culture, music and dance as well as an intellectual feast, through a Symposium on the writer’s book, The Trouble With Nigeria. Labour Party …
Read More »Peter Obi celebrates Papal Nuncio to Czech Republic, Archbishop Okolo
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has commended His Grace, Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Okolo, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Czech Republic “for holding the flag of our nation high, and for exemplifying ethical leadership and integrity.” Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State gave the …
Read More »Tinubu appoints new CEOs for agencies in Ministry of Industry, Trade, Investment (See full list)
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Oct. 13, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 14 new Chief Executive Officers of agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media …
Read More »Remembering my father …. By Professor Echefuna’ R.G. ONYEBEADI
About 40 years ago, you were called to glory in a highly baffling, unexpected, very suspicious and mysterious circumstance. You were in your house in Benin City when they came for you uninvited. They beckoned on you like the proverbial deceitful serpent to accompany them to where you knew not. …
Read More »Abike Dabiri-Erewa, a trail-blazer at 61 By Rosemary Moribirin
In the grand tapestry of life, we gather to celebrate a luminous figure in Nigeria’s political realm, Dr. (Hon) Kafayat Abike Oloruntoyin Dabiri-Erewa, who clocked 61 years on the surface of the earth on October 11, 2023. Her life story shines brightly as a beacon of a natural leader, a …
Read More »Good education remains best investment for girl child – Obi
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has emphasized that investing in quality education, particularly at the elementary level, is the most valuable commitment for the benefit of the girl child. He stated that through a solid education, the girl child gains the empowerment needed to …
Read More »Peter Obi: Nigeria is lamenting loss of values people like Chris Ogunbajo stood for
Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the February 25, 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has commiserated with the Ogunbajo family of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State and Nigerians in general over the demise of legal luminary, Chief Christopher Oladipo Ogunbajo. In a message on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Mr. Obi, …
Read More »Nigeria’s independence rainy parade in New York best in 32 years – Marshal
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 8, 2023 Dr Babajide Olagbaiye, an 81-year-old Parade Marshal, has described Nigeria’s 2023 Independence Day Parade in New York held under a downpour as the best so far since the event started in 1991. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigerians in …
Read More »Sun set by noon!…. Special tribute Ma’mi – Omo-Oba, Ezinne Okwukwe, Madam Motolani Adenuwesi Mercy Onyebeadi By Prof. Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI
Ma’mi, Omo-Oba Adenuwesi, Omo Daniel Openibo, Omo Laura Adekunbi Kester, Iyà mi ówòn, na so u take waka go?!… Just like that?!! What a long walk in life into eternity?! What a long walk with you Ma’mi!?! So so long Ma’mi!!!.. Watching you pass away slowly in your last 7 …
Read More »The last of the Titans!: Omo-Oba, Ezinne Okwukwe, Motolani Adenuwesi Mercy Onyebeadi – nee Openibo ( June 05, 1937 – August 12, 2023) By Professor Echefuna’ R.G. ONYEBEADI
BIOGRAPHY Our mother, Omo-Oba, Ezinne Okwukwe, Madam Motolani Adenuwesi Mercy Onyebeadi [nee OPENIBO], was a wonderful and very exceptional woman. Having crossed the various boundaries and diverse stations in life with all its trepidations, tribulations, trials, challenges, and triumphs; and, having survived them all till her last breath on earth, …
Read More »Dr. Ernest Abel holds Album Launch, Live Recording today, Friday, October 6, 2023, at RCCG Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, USA
It will be another exciting time today, Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, 180 Main Street, Orange, New Jersey, NJ 07050, United States of America (USA), as Dr. Ernest Abel holds a music Album Launch and Live Recording, entitled SPEAK. The program, which …
Read More »Obi encourages teachers to remain committed to nation building, says no true national development without them
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged all educators in Nigeria to stay dedicated to the cause of nation-building. He emphasized the importance of carrying out their responsibilities diligently and setting positive examples for both their students and society as a whole. Obi emphasized that genuine …
Read More »Mohbad: Court remands Naira Marley, Larry, 2 others
By Olaitan Idris Lagos, Oct. 4, 2023 A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered the remand of Abdulazeez Fashola (a.k.a. Naira Marley) 32, and three others for alleged conspiracy and murder of singer Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The others remanded are Ogedengbe Fisayo, 37; Ayobami Sadiq, 27, …
Read More »Mohbad: Naira Marley in our custody – Police
By Deborah Akpede Lagos, Oct. 3, 2023 The Police in Lagos have confirmed that the Afrobeat musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley is currently in its custody in connection with the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Tuesday …
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