President Muhammadu Buhari has described former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon as a patriot, who has invested much into Nigeria’s unity. The President, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, noted the contributions of the former Head of State to the development of the country, […]
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as veteran broadcaster celebrates 70 By Oyeyinka Oludayisi Fabowale Biola Olatunde, novelist, poet, newscaster, script writer, drama producer and public speaker clocks 70 years today, October 3, 2020. The distinguished alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has written more than 200 stories for radio and television, as well as poetry anthologies and two novels […]
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Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. 2. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself […]
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In this file photo taken on October 01, 2010 Nigerian soldiers march in Eagle Square during the celebrations to mark Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary in Abuja. On October 1, 2020, Nigeria celebrates its 60th independence from Britain. (Photo by Pius Utomi EKPEI / AFP) By Martins Oloja Thank God, it is Thursday, October 1, 2020. Thank […]
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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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