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All roads lead to the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday March 22 as Freedom Online, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing online newspapers, hosts its fourth annual lecture. A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, says the Guest Speaker is Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. …

  By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), March 14, 2022 The Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, has admonished the fresh students of the institution to work harder academically to succeed and justify their admission into the university. Ogunbodede gave the advice at the Matriculation Ceremony of the …

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, Christopher Ekpenyong, has described Senator Bassey Akpan as the best person to lead the state as Governor come 2023. Speaking at his country home in Ikot Ukana in  Obot Akara Local Government Area, Ekpenyong said he received the revelation from God. …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 6, 2022 Ms. Tolulope Lewis-Tamoka, President of UN Staff Recreation Club (UNSRC) Nigeria Association, has acknowledged the vision and commitment of Mr. Obi Emekekwue, former North America Bureau Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for establishing the association. Lewis-Tamoka acknowledged Emekekwue at …

By Suleiman Shehu/David Adeoye Ibadan, March 11, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice President Atiku Abubarkar, were among the notable personalities that graced the installation of Oba Olalekan Balogun as the 42 Olubadan of Ibadanland. Other dignitaries in attendance were Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, Gov. Dapo Abiodun …

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), March 8, 2022 Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, has said that the university has zero tolerance for sexual harassment. Ogunbodede stated this during the 2022 International Women’s Day celebration, organised by the Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies (CGSPS), …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on his 65th birthday on March 8, 2022. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) said: “On behalf of the Federal Executive Council, Government and people of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with …

Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, was in Maiduguri on Monday to visit the North East Children’s Learning Centre, which is a donor-funded school initiated by her husband on the 8th of March, 2017, during his 60th birthday. The school is designed to provide accommodation, feeding, healthcare and …

Mr Chikezie Anyanwu, a member of the UN Staff Recreation Club (UNSRC) Nigeria Association presents a plaque to Mr. Obi Emekekwue, former UN Resident Correspondent / North America Bureau Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Nigeria House, New York. By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 6, 2022 The …

I have often been asked whether I am a Pastor. Some ask based on the work they see and/or hear me do and some in a derogatory sense. Either way, I can’t be bothered. I just remain focused on the greater work the Lord God Almighty has placed under my …

By Bridget Ikyado Abuja, March 2, 2022 Christians and clerics in Abuja have continued to pour encomiums on Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) who clocked 80, today, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Adeboye was praised for his doggedness in his teachings and evangelism, …

The 10th edition of the Annual Garvey/Nkrumah Lecture Series will hold on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Smith Hall of Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). The Lecture, which is being put together by the Africana Institute of Essex County College in association with …

  The Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb, Lot Egopija, speaking at an event to commemorate the Black History Month on Saturday in New York. By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 28, 2022 The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York, United States of America (USA) has joined its counterparts …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 26, 2022 Nigerians working within the United Nations (UN) headquarters on Saturday celebrated a colleague, Mr. Dauda Olunlade, as he marked his 50th birthday. The UN correspondent of the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a surprise birthday party was organised for Olunlade at …

Members of the ICPSP’s Governing Council and Mr Femi Falana (SAN) at the institute’s 3rd Induction held on Saturday in Lagos Lagos, Feb. 26, 2022 Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), on Saturday expressed disappointment that professionals in Nigeria were shying away from politics, leaving professional politicians to take …

By Yunus Yusuf Ikeja, Feb. 25, 2022 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday celebrated its outgone General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, as she retired from active service from the agency. Speaking during a send-forth party in Lagos, the Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, …

A Virtual Tour of the Africana Institute of Essex County College, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) will take place Friday, February 25, 2022 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. The Tour, according to a notice by the College, will afford participants an opportunity to travel “around the Africana Institute to …

Fayemi’s book unique, identifies problems, proffers solutions – Reviewer President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday urged Nigerian leaders to endeavour to share their experiences and vision through published works and regularly engage in discussions that centre round the future and greatness of the country. President Buhari stated this at the public …

At least six hundred clergies, amongst them 20 Archbishops, 144 Bishops, and hundreds of reverends converged in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) honoured Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, with a “prestigious award for courageous and purposeful leadership in challenging times.” Nigeria’s head …

Rarely in this part of the world would you find a man like Leonard Nnamdi Stanley Ekeh, better known as Leo Stan Ekeh. For starters, Leo Stan, as he is fondly addressed, is not your regular fellow. He ranks well and truly as an unusual entrepreneur, one who is not …

Following the return of two important Nigerian artefacts from Britain, President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to nations, institutions and bodies, both private and public, to return Nigeria’s artefacts in their possession. The President welcomed the official handover, on Saturday, of the Okwukor and the Head of an Oba of Benin …

A photographic exhibition of the life and times of late South African anti-apartheid icon, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will be on display from February 22, 2022 to March 25, 2022 in New York, United States of America ((USA). With the theme DESMOND MPILO TUTU THEN AND NOW, the exhibition, by South …

.. Official launch of Olofin Akanni Foundation fixed for Saturday The ancient town of Ado-Odo is set to host top dignitaries and major decision makers including the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, paramount rulers, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, Senator Tolulope Odebiyi, veteran journalist …

The Centrist Manifesto by Uchenna Nwankwo; Centrist Books – An Imprint of Centrist Productions Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos; 2022; 201pp Books that change history do not come as heavy tomes. Back in 1848, the world was shaken up with the publication of The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. …

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Feb. 16, 2022 The ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun, on Wednesday recorded its first rain of the year, following a downpour in some areas of the town. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rain, which started around 6:40 p.m. in some areas, …