On hearing of the death of ex-American president, Jimmy Carter, that country’s former President Obama wrote the following tribute… For decades, you could walk into Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia on some Sunday mornings and see hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews. And standing in front of them, asking […]
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(Files) Former President Jimmy Carter waves to the crowd at the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, on August 25, 2008. – Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has […]
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By Charles Oludare Marindoti The departed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, was a man of unmatched integrity, a fearless leader, and a relentless defender of the people of Ondo State. His life and leadership embodied the principles of justice, equity, and unwavering commitment to the public good. His legacy as the architect of the Amotekun security […]
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As family members, friends, and political associates gathered to mark the first anniversary of the passing of former Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his successor, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, described him as a courageous leader and an unrepentant advocate of good governance. Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu served as Governor of Ondo State from February 24, 2017, […]
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By Steve Otaloro As we mark the first anniversary of the passing of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the former Governor of Ondo State who died on 27 December 2023, it is a moment for deep reflection on a life dedicated to public service, justice, and the betterment of society. I stand united with the people of […]
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Olivia Hussey Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” garnering her a Golden Globe, died Friday at age 73, her family announced. “Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her,” her family said in a […]
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Prof Wole Soyinka (middle) flanked by the Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof Kayode Adebowale (second left); the promoter, Prestige, Integrity, Nobility and Knowledge (PINK) Award, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin (second right); the initiator, PINK Award, Dr Veronica Okei, and another guest during the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement PINK Award to Professor Soyinka, during the […]
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Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has done Nigeria proud by finishing as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held at Arena CDMX, Mexico City, on Saturday, 16th November 2024. Despite past challenges that could have dimmed her shine, Chidimma stepped on stage with unmatched poise, grace, and determination, earning her a spot […]
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Nigeria’s representative, Chidimma Adetshina, finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The final moments of the prestigious event at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico announced early Sunday morning saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women stood poised to claim the crown. […]
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