President Bola Tinubu has praised the “enterprising spirit” of Nduka Obaigbena, chairman of ThisDay and Arise media group. The president spoke in a birthday message to Obaigbena, who turns 65 on Sunday. Tinubu also “prays for greater achievements for the renowned publisher, whose philanthropic efforts, especially in education, have demonstrated his passion for human development”. […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka on his 90th birthday anniversary, describing him as a global icon and a Nigerian patriot of the highest standard. This was in a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. The Governor, fond of Soyinka’s multiple literary works, said the […]
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President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. He announced this in a letter he wrote to the iconic figure in commemoration of his 90th birthday. “I am pleased to join admirers around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s iconic son and […]
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Betty Irabor, a friend of Joke Silver, the wife of Olu Jacob, has said Olu Jacob is well, and alive, asking everyone to ignore the flying news of the actor’s alleged death. Betty Irabor took to her X account on Sunday evening on 30th June 2024, to debut the rumor of the passing away of […]
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L-R: The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, Ogunoye III, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, the National Leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and a former Governor of the State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, performing the ceremonial cake cutting to mark the 98th birthday of Pa Fasoranti […]
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Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey, has opened up on how he survived prostate surgery, which almost claimed his life. He told Saturday Beats, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of 82. I thank God for bringing me out of a prostate enlargement surgery operation at Kelina Hospital, […]
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Record breaker Tobi Amusan celebrates…yesterday World Record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, yesterday, in Astana, smashed Gloria Alozie ‘s African 60m indoor record. She broke Alozie’s record of 7.82 with improved 7.77 secs at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor. Kazakhstan’s Member of Parliament and 2000 Olympic gold medalist in 100m Hurdles […]
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By Banji Ayoola The family of the departed Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has announced what it described as the “Celebration of a remarkable life”. In a statement with the same title and signed by his son, Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, Jnr. the family said: “With hearts overflowing with gratitude, the entire Akeredolu family wishes to […]
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By Banji Ayoola The departed Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will be buried in his Owo hometown on February 23, 2024. This was announced in a statement on Monday by his son, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Jnr. Akeredolu passed away on December 27, 2023, in Germany after a protracted battle with prostate cancer. He was aged 67. […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Chief of Staff to the departed Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Chief Olugbenga Ale, has paid a glowing tribute to his former boss whom he described as an exceptional example of rectitude and moral uprightness. According to him, Akeredolu’s passage was “a great blow, not just to me as a person, […]
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