Category: Honour
FIFA honours Osimhen
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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Guardian Publisher, Sanwo-Olu, Atuwatse III, others get Peak Performer Recognition
The Peak Performer (TPP), a platform where African industry leaders, culture shapers, and game changers gain insights to achieve peak performance, has rolled out the drums to recognise some crème de la crème in Africa at the maiden edition of TPP 100. The event, dedicated to celebrating highly esteemed leaders across Africa, will be held […]
Continue ReadingAll Saints Anglican Church, Ogbonkowo, Ondo honours Adegoke, Akingbule, ace broadcaster Fadoju, others at 120th Founders’ Day Anniversary
Ace Broadcaster, Media Consultant, Mediator and Arbitrator at the Judiciary and Vice-Chairman of NSCC, Abuja Stakeholders Forum, Archdeacon of Akure Anglican Diocese, Venerable Ambassador Nelson Fadoju, displaying the plaque of his Award By Banji Ayoola All Saints Anglican Church, Ondo City on Sunday honoured over 100 eminent personalities as it celebrated its 120th Founders’ Day […]
Continue ReadingNigeria leads AMAA 2022 with eight wins
The 18th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) will remain memorable to attendees and winners as Nigerian films led with a total of eight awards. At the awards ceremony that had King Sunny Ade serenading nominees, African film enthusiasts, and practitioners, Tanzania’s ‘Tug of War’ and South Africa’s ‘Surviving Gaza’ came after Nigeria […]
Continue ReadingMusic icon Fela Kuti honoured in Paris
Nigerian music icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti performs on September 13, 1986 at the “Party of Humankind” of the French Communist Party at La Courneuve in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours) The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti spoke of his father’s bravery in using “music as a weapon” ahead of an immersive exhibition opening at […]
Continue ReadingBorokini installs 11 new Anglican church chiefs in Akure
The Chairman, Funkymass Oil & Gas, Chief Zacchaeus Abiodun Ogunyemi, Right, at his installation as the Baba Ijo of St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Akure, Ondo State capital, by the Anglican Archbishop of Ondo Province and Akure Diocesan Bishop, Most Revd Simeon Borokini … on Saturday, October 16, 2022 By Banji Ayoola The Anglican Archbishop of […]
Continue ReadingAPC Irele/Okitipupa Reps candidate, Odimayo congratulates Akeredolu, Faduyile on national honours
All Progressives Congress, (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the forthcoming 2023 National Assembly Elections, Prince Okunjimi Odimayo has congratulated Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, on his conferment with the National Award of Commander of the Order of the Niger, (CON) by President Muhammadu Buhari, at a ceremony […]
Continue ReadingAmusan battles Jamaica’s Fraser-Pryce, others for Athlete of the Year Award
It’s a great honour, says the athlete Okowa urges Nigerians to vote for world champion World Record breaker, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, has been shortlisted, alongside 10 others, for the 2022 World Athlete of The Year Award. A statement by the Senior Media Relations Manager at World Athletics, Maggie Durand, seen yesterday, listed Amusan and others […]
Continue ReadingHouse of Reps Committee on Diaspora congratulates Dabiri-Erewa on national honour
The House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora has congratulated the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her conferment of the national honour by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement signed by the Committee’s Chairman, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, who also congratulated the former lawmaker on her 60th birthday. Akande-Sadipe […]
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