By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday enjoined the people of the state to pray for the speedy recovery of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who is on medical vacation abroad, as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities. Also, he enjoined the people to continue to relate with one another in […]
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As the Christmas season, also known as Yuletide season approaches, anticipation fills the air, and festive decorations adorn homes and streets alike. For many, this is a time of joy, celebration and cherished traditions. However, not everyone eagerly awaits the arrival of the holiday season with the same enthusiasm. While some individuals eagerly count down […]
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It is human to mark anniversaries, whether personal milestones or national or key historical events. Institutions and businesses are no different and every major milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect. For The Guardian, today, the paper will be rolling out the drums to celebrate its 40th anniversary, which actually was marked on July […]
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President Bola Tinubu (left) with former President Goodluck Jonathan. PHOTO: PHILIP OJISUA President Bola Tinubu has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as an icon of democracy who inspires hope of good governance in the country and on the African continent. The president made the declaration on Sunday in Abuja in a statement issued by his […]
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President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday felicitated with his long-time ally, friend, and confidant, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos State, on his 80th birthday. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, described the revered monarch as a fountain of wisdom and knowledge. The president also said that the […]
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, formally rounded off the weeklong celebration marking his one year in office on Saturday with an interactive session with elderly citizens in the state. During the ceremony, held in Ado Ekiti, the governor assured that his government will continue to accord senior citizens the deserved respect and initiate programmes that […]
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The first year anniversary celebration of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji ended on Sunday with an uncommon political development, as three former governors of the state supported the celebrant for his second term bid. The ex-governors including Adeniyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, and Kayode Fayemi unanimously endorsed Oyebanji for a second term in office based on […]
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It was a colourful moment and double celebration for the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, as he concluded the 7th year anniversary on the throne of his forebears on Saturday in Benin. The royal event coincided with his birthday as every available space at the palace was filled to capacity by friends and well-wishers […]
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Osun Osogbo Festival is one of the biggest annual traditional festivals among the Yoruba people in the south western part of Nigeria. Osogbo, the host community is the capital city of Osun State and the festival started about 700 years ago. The festival is usually celebrated annually in the month of August. August 11 this […]
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By Banji Ayoola The picture of the recuperating Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu taken with his wife, Betty, went viral on Friday. Also, a video in which the governor appears for the first time in a while has similarly been circulated widely on the internet. These happened as the government and the people of the […]
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