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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By Lanre Idowu Mr. Felix Adenaike, the one we fondly call “Uncle Felix” is 80 today. As it was ten years ago, there isn’t much fuss about the celebration. I have read the congratulatory message sent to him by President Muhammadu Buhari and one or two media mentions. It is tempting to blame the current […]
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By Kemi Ajiboye Easter is a time of reflection and joy, a time of RESURRECTION when we leap into a new way of thinking, a time when we emerge from our cocoon of doubt to fly freely on the wings of faith. “Easter is a time of renewal, a time to reveal the contents of […]
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Funeral of the departed mother of Chief Bode Iwaloye, the Asiwaju of Akungba Akoko in Ondo State and a leading politician in the state, Chief Mrs Rhoda Adebusola Iwaloye, will begin on April 15, 2020 in Akungba Akoko. The departed, who was the Iyalode of Anglican Church, Okusa Quarters, Akungba, died in October last year […]
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By Banji Ayoola Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile Ife on Saturday, December 14, 2019 awarded diplomas and degrees to 7,331 graduates of the institution at a convocation during which three eminent Nigerians were also given honorary doctorate degrees. The honorary doctoral degree awardees are the first female Chairperson of First Bank Plc, Dr. (Mrs) IbukunOluwa […]
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This Year’s Edition of Ekiti State Festival of Arts and Culture, Ekifest 2019, will begin on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. It would hold under the Theme: “Arts and Culture: Tool for Restoration of Values and Socio-Economic Empowerment.” The event would hold at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti; Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ikogosi- Ekiti; and Adetiloye Hall, […]
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By Banji Ayoola The 2019 Michael Adekunle Ajasin Colloquium will hold on November 28 in Akure, the Ondo State capital. A statement issued by Prof C.O.O. Kolawole and Mrs Jumoke Anifowose (nee Ajasin) on behalf of Ajasin Foundation, the organisers, said that the event is holding under the theme: “Promoting Economic Development, Social Justice and […]
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African American University, Porto Novo, Republic of Benin, will on Friday, November 29, 2019 confer the institution’s honourary doctorate degrees on the Ajalaye of Ipetu Ijesa, in Oriade Local Government of Osun State, HRM, Oba (Dr) Adeleke Agunbiade Oke and four others. Besides, the Association of the 1988/89 Set of Ipetu Ijesa Grammar School Students […]
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