Tinubu celebrates former President Jonathan at 66

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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Oyebanji promises more support for elders, says they are pillars of support

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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Despite political divide, Fayose, two other Ekiti ex-governors unite, back Oyebanji for 2nd term

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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Oba of Benin celebrates 7th coronation anniversary amid thunderous ovation

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: The good, ugly sides of 2023 edition of Nigeria’s foremost tourist attraction

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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Akeredolu’s picture, video go viral on 67th birthday

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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APC Ondo celebrates Akeredolu at 67, wishes him quick recovery

By Banji Ayoola The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State celebrates Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his 67th birthday and wishes him a speedy recovery. Born on July 1, 1956, in Owo, Owo Local Government of the state, the governor clocks 67 today. In its congratulatory message by its Director, Media & Publicity, Mr. Steve […]

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Odumakin to Soyinka at 89: Your genius is lifelong

Obi, Sanwo-Olu celebrate icon President of Centre for Change Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin has described Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka as a genius of poesy who “captivates us in its gripping hold, not once, not twice but lifelong.” Okei-Odumakin, who is also the President of Women Arise for Change Initiative, stated this in a birthday titled […]

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Wole Soyinka at 89: A tribute to the fortress of African literature

By Adedamola Adedayo It’s the 13th of July, 2023, as Soyinka takes another powerful leap. Name any major literary genre, you can be sure Soyinka has his imprints there. But his legacy is most amplified in the theatrical hemisphere, where he made a name for himself as Africa’s most acclaimed playwright and became the apple […]

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