President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to ace broadcaster and one-time beauty queen, Chief Julie Coker, on her 80th birthday. In a statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President said Chief Coker’s talents shot her into the limelight, being a former beauty queen. “President […]
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An American hero of the Nigerian struggle for freedom and democracy Defining moments in the life of a country bring out the best and the worst in the citizens’ character. Thus, some are numbered among heroes, and others among the villains. One such moment in the life of Nigeria was the 1993-1998 epoch when General […]
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By Banji Ayoola Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday congratulated Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, a journalist and the state’s former commissioner for information, on his 59th birthday anniversary. Adedoyin, a former Editor of The Guardian on Sunday, turns 59 today July 23. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, today, the […]
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The Nigerian literati have continued to eulogise Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka who turned 86 last week. To mark the milestone, tributes have continued to pour in from the Nigerian literati. Evelyn Osagie reports. Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka was 86 last week. The playwright and poet has remained a constant voice against injustice and […]
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Dolapo and Oladunmoye with their parents By Banji Ayoola Couples have been advised to take the Word of God as the only foundation of their unions as the main prerequisite for building happy homes, communities, towns, and states which eventually would coalesce into a happy, harmonious, peaceful and prosperous nation state. This admonition was given […]
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By Banji Ayoola President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm wishes to a Commonwealth Professional Fellow who is also the founder and director of The Journalism Clinic, Mr Taiwo Obe, on his 60th birthday. Obe, who is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, FNGE, clocks 60 today, July 16. The President, in a […]
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By Kayode Fayemi Africa’s most iconic literary maestro and one of the world’s most influential citizens is 86 today. With his ageless physique, it is almost difficult to acknowledge that our own Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka, affectionately called KONGI by his numerous admirers, is 86! Even though 86 might not be a remarkable milestone, it was […]
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The picturesque redbrick house in Autonomous Residence of Ijegba (A.R.I) offers views that stand it out as a tourism enclave. Perched at the wooded end of Ibara Housing Estate, Kenta, Idiaba, Abeokuta, the building provides a panoramic view for a visitor. The amphitheatre at the basement is equally an architectural beauty worthy of note. On […]
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By Banji Ayoola While marking his Birthday today, Barrister Oseni strikingly wrote on his Facebook wall: “Every new year in my life has become a subtle reminder that I am a spirit in transition. I am grateful for the love that I have received and for the love that I have given. I am most grateful for […]
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As Mr Mele Kyari marks his first year in office today, July 8 at the helm of affairs of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, players in the oil and gas industry are showering his leadership with plaudits. His leadership has been marked by a string of peaceful resolutions that have oiled the bond in […]
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