Igbo World Assembly Chairman Anakwenze celebrates Afenifere leader Pa Fasoranti at 100

The Chairman of Igbo World Assembly, an umbrella body of the Igbo people worldwide, and Onowu Regent of Abagana., Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has congratulated Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti on his 100th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message by his Director General, Chief Eric Oluwole, Anakwenze, who is also a former Presidential Aspirant, described […]

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Pa Fasoranti an exemplary patriot – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti as an exemplary statesman, patriot and revered Awoist. He paid the glowing tributes as the elderstatesman turns 100. Aiyedatiwa, in a goodwill message he signed, said: “Today, I join the good people of Ondo State, the Yoruba nation, and well-wishers across Nigeria and […]

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Tinubu celebrates Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti at 100

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday celebrated Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti as he clocks 100 years of age. Following is the full text of the president’s glowing tribute which he signed: “My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician, and foremost Afenifere […]

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Immortalise Pa Fasoranti, NUJ tasks govt, celebrates Afenifere leader at 100

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ondo State has called on government to immortalise Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as he turns 100. In a statement signed on Sunday by the state council’s chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite, and secretary, Mr Olaoluwa Meshack, the union said: ‎ “Celebrating 100th birthday is not just a […]

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The world happened to me, Davido decries fuel crisis

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has apologised to fans after failing to appear at a scheduled performance in Lagos, blaming the development on difficulties in sourcing aviation fuel. The artiste, whose real name is David Adeleke, was billed to headline a performance alongside Zlatan Ibile at a popular club, Secret Place, in Ikate Elegushi on Sunday as […]

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Court fixes date for suit seeking new probe into Mohbad death

Deceased Afrobeat singer, Mohbad The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court […]

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Funke Akindele, others stranded at London airport over Air Peace flight delay

Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele has called out Air Peace after passengers, including elderly travellers, were stranded at London’s Gatwick Airport for nearly 10 hours without their luggage, hotel accommodation or clear communication from the airline. Akindele took to X on Friday to demand immediate action from the airline. She said passengers had been waiting since […]

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For Daniel, public service is a deliberate choice

Otunba Gbenga Daniel By Dare Babarinsa When Gbenga Daniel entered the University of Lagos (Unilag), he decided to seek guidance from two geniuses. One was Professor Ayodele Awojobi, the first Nigerian to earn the degree of Doctor of Science in engineering. Awojobi was a legend in his Alma Mata, the Imperial College of the University […]

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The Essential Gbenga Daniel: A Titan of Two Worlds @70

By Adegbenro Adebanjo Justus Olugbenga Daniel has enjoyed the best of two worlds. He started off as a consummate businessman conquering the corporate world and through this became a major contributor to technological and economic development of the country via Kresta Laurel, the Country’s leading Brand in elevators and escalators and associated engineering configurations founded […]

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Ebenezer Obey: Honouring A Man Of Great Musical Depth And Impact

Ny Bimbo Esho Evang. (Prof.) Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi (MFR, KCW), who added a new year today, is a living treasure of sound and an archive whose musical reservoir continues to run deep and inexhaustible. His musical artistry defines an era where every song is not just a performance but an interpretation of life with every […]

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