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It was glitz and glamour as the premier and leading financial institution in the country, FirstBank thrilled their customer to a memorable “DecemberIssaVybe” at the just concluded Vibe on the Beach, featuring sensational music act, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun widely known as Big Wiz. The timing of the concert was right, …

Opinion: By Farouk Mohammed The 2022 edition of “#DecemberIssaVybe” by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, has stood the test of time as it yet again created exciting opportunities for individuals and families to come together to celebrate the end of the year. The listed events promoted by the Bank birthed …

By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – As it’s the universal practice, today, Monday, December 26, 2022,is another Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, when boxes delivered by Santa Claus (Father Christmas) are opened to remove the gifts contained therein. May we celebrate many blessed seasons in good health, protection, …

By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – 35 years ago, exactly on Sunday, December 16, 1987, the late Chief ‘Bola Ige, SAN and his wife, the late Honourable Justice Atinuke Ige, hosted Africa’s first Nobel laureate, Professor ‘Wole Soyinka, at their Esa-Oke home. Reason? Prof. Soyinka and Chief Ige were …

LAGOS – FirstBank is celebrating your vybe this month with #DecemberIssaVybe… wanna win the amazing prices that are up for grabs like concert tickets to see Asake, etc… Here’s how! -Upload a 30 to 60 seconds video that showcases your vybe over the course of the year using the hashtags …

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.. Asiwaju Olagbaye Describes Event Discovery Of A New Beginning By AbuStar Hamed IKEJA-LAGOS – The Governors of Ogun and Lagos States, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, respectively, have commended traditional rulers for upholding cultural heritage in their respective domains. The duo of Abiodun and Sanwo-Olu jointly stated …

By Bolaji Israel ln Nigeria, the first day of December ushers in the advent of the festive season which runs through the month progressively till early January when businesses and official duties resume fully again. December, in the world’s most populous black nation, is characterised, with fascinating scenery, by shops, …

By Senior Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – In part one of my post of the above title, I recalled the celebrations, ten years ago, of the KSA FESTIVAL 2012, of which I was the Chairman of its PLANNING COMMITTEE. Other members were, Mr. Clement Ige, a veteran journalist and longtime …

By Senior Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – KING SUNNY ADE (KSA) FESTIVAL 2012, took place 10 years ago, starting with a world press conference addressed jointly by the celebrant, Otunba (Dr) Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, MFR, alias KSA and my humble self, Senior Chief ‘Lekan Alabi, the Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, …