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Ajaero, Chima, Adebiyi-Abiola among activists in Changemakers 2023 list

June 10, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Executive Director of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, and member of the International Executive Committee of Friends of the Earth International, Prince Chima Williams; Nigeria’s queen of recycling and environmental sustainability, Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola; the President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero are among leading activists listed in Changemakers: 100 Nigerians Leading Change, […]

Renowned educationist Chief Bamidele Olotu goes home in blaze of glory

June 7, 2023June 8, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Photo Credit: Ologeh Otuke Charles By Banji Ayoola At exactly 1.25 pm on Friday, June 2, 2023, the remains of a renowned educationist and foremost Yoruba teacher, Chief Bamidele Olotu were lowered into the earth at his Iro Ekiti, Ekiti State country home. Chief Olotu who was also a former President of Egbe Akomolede ati […]

FIFA honours Osimhen

June 7, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

After being conferred with the National Award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by former President Muhammadu Buhari, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has received yet another honour from the world football body, FIFA. Osimhen has been an example for many young footballers since his emergence onto the international scene in 2015 […]

Davido, Kunle Afolayan, Osimhen to be conferred with national honors

May 28, 2023June 1, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Davido, Kunle Afolayan, and 337 other notable Nigerians have been announced as recipients of the 2023 national awards. The Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, on Sunday, announced the award in various cadres. David Adeleke better known as Davido was awarded the Officer Of The Order of The Niger (OON). Multi-award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan […]

Tina Turner: The beat goes off

May 27, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Last Wednesday’s death of Rock and Roll legend, Tina Turner has continued to elicit fond memories of the life and times of the music star from global leaders, celebrities, and fans alike. Alongside the flurry of tributes, have also come tonnes of praises, which are being showered on her for, like a phoenix, rising from […]

69+1 for Kayode Soremekun, FUOYE’s ex-Vice Chancellor

May 27, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Tony Afejuku For some time now, I have been feeling bored about the happenings, political and non-political, all about us in our land, this land of dire hunger and dismal poverty and sub-human insecurity from everywhere to everywhere. How come in this country we have become sub-humans who are not aware of our sub-humanity? […]

Tina Turner throughout the years

May 26, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The beloved singer died on May 24, 2023. Here is a look at her life throughout the years. 2019 Walter McBride/WireImage Tina Turner attended the Tina – The Tina Turner Musical opening night at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 07, 2019, in New York City for her last public appearance. 2010 Pascal […]

Beyoncé honors Tina Turner at Renaissance World Tour in Paris

May 26, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Beyoncé honored Tina Turner at her Renaissance World Tour on Friday in Paris by requesting that the 80,000 fans in attendance scream “so she can feel your love.” The sweet tribute at a packed Stade de France comes just two days after the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll died peacefully on Wednesday at her home […]

Oprah Winfrey says Tina Turner told her she was ‘ready to go’ in 2019

May 25, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King knew the end was near for Tina Turner, but it still didn’t prepare them for the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s death on Wednesday. While on Thursday’s episode of CBS Mornings, Winfrey and King, who were on the show from Italy, recalled learning the news of Turner’s passing. She was […]

Tina Turner died from natural causes, rep says

May 25, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Tina Turner’s cause of death has been revealed. The late singer’s rep told The Daily Mail she died from natural causes at home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. ET confirmed that Turner died peacefully on Wednesday after a long illness. She was 83. Turner’s verified Instagram account also posted a statement confirming the tragic news. […]