Ade Ojo, Biola Makinde, Yemi Faronbi, others hail veteran broadcaster on milestone Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has extolled the virtues of veteran broadcaster, Chief Sanya Oyinsan, describing him as a role model with remarkable leadership qualities. His spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said in a statement that he spoke during the 80th birthday celebration and […]
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HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 23 (ACN) Wole Soyinka, Nigerian writer and Nobel Prize in Literature, received today at Casa de las Americas the Haydee Santamaria Medal, awarded by Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, on behalf of Cuba and at the proposal of […]
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Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” has been laid to rest in Lagos.Credit: BBC Pidgin The artiste died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Dr Stella Okoli. She was 72 years old. The funeral service was […]
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In recognition of her commitment to the journalism profession in Ondo State and her contribution to local government development, the Special Assistant on Media to the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Mary Olumuyiwa Agidi, was honored this weekend with the Ose Firewall and Outstanding Journalist Award. The honor was bestowed on her as part […]
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The Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, has presented Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke with an Award of Excellence over the state’s infrastructural development. NSE President, Engnr Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE presented the award to the governor at the Government House in Osogbo, Osun State capital on Friday. Oguntala who led the NSE executives on a […]
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Nigerians have mourned the passing of the iconic singer, Ms Onyeka Onwenu saying she died doing what she loved most, singing. The legendary singer reportedly slumped and died at the age of 72 after performing at the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, held at Banana Island, Lagos. The news of […]
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his profound condolences to the family of the late Ms Onyeka Onwenu. The legendary singer died Tuesday night after performing at an event at Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72. Also, the leader of the Opposition Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi and other Nigerians have mourned the passing of the […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the people of Idanre, as well as the government and people of Ondo State, over the passing of Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, Owa of Idanre Kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land. A statement issued on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the […]
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As friends, associates, and mentees of Senator Bode Olajumoke converged in Akure to celebrate his 80th birthday, the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has applauded the charitable virtues of the octogenarian and former senator, representing Ondo North Senatorial District of the state. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor described the celebrant as a […]
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By Sola Lebile Abel Mofeyisayo Lebile, community leader, educationist, mediator, and the Gbogunro of Igbokoda land has clocked a towering age of ninety (25-07-2024) and amazingly entered into the nonagenarian club with a healthy status, which is a rarity to behold. Hallelujah to the Lord! He has been a man of different psychological makeup: humble, […]
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