By Banji Ayoola Former President Olusegun Obasanjo led eminent Nigerians on Friday to celebrate Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who marked his 95th birthday with the launch of an autobiography “My Life: My Legacy” in Akure the Ondo State capital. Obasanjo, who chaired the ceremony, which held at the International Event Centre, The Dome, […]
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Patrick Dele Cole (PDC) who clocked 80 on August 4, 2020, is well known for his exploits in the academia, public service, politics, diplomacy, and business. But not many have credited him with the significant role he played in consolidating the concept of academics in journalism in our nation. He is, as David Kord Murray […]
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By Abdu Rafiu The one and only one whom we call PD Cole — scholar, public servant, newspaper administrator, diplomat, discussant, author, politician and businessman is 80. Dr. Patrick Dele Cole turned 80 years on Tuesday, 04 August, 2020. He came visibly into public consciousness and reckoning in 1975 when he was appointed a non-executive […]
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Drummers welcome Prof. Yerima to the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU), Osogbo, Osun State Last weekend, the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU), Osogbo, Osun State, hosted a national colloquium in memory of Oba Adetoyese Laoye I, who passed on in 1975. With The Life And Legacies Of Timi John […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Olowu of Kuta in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, has enjoined all Nigerians to supplicate for enhanced peace, security and progress of the country. He made the call in his message to Muslims in his kingdom, the council, state and across the country as they celebrate […]
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By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi has reiterated his call on Nigerians to learn from the lessons Prophet Mohammed gave on sacrifice to Almighty Allah and the nation. In his Sallah message to Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, he said the sacrifices of Muslims to the nationhood […]
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By Banji Ayoola The governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the October 10 election in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has rejoiced with the Muslim faithful, describing their commitment to the socio-economic and political developments of the state as remarkable. He gave the commendation on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital, in […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Prof Emmanuel Adedayo Fasakin on Wednesday urged Muslims in the Country to always be mindful of the great lessons of the Eid-el-Kabir in all their activities. In a message commemorating the Festival with them, he urged them to be grateful to Allah for His […]
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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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