Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, and the breaking news about Chief Edwin Clark, mark the end of an era. Focusing primarily on Adebanjo, he represented, very much like Clark, the spirit of emancipation, which arose out of the …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FPI), Dr. Mukail Aremu Akinde, FCA, FCTI, has expressed the institution’s gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s unwavering support of technical and vocational education in Nigeria. Dr. Akinde made …
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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that an Independent Power Plant (IPP) capable of providing 24-hour uninterrupted electricity to most parts of the state – particularly Abeokuta, the state capital – will be commissioned in the next eight weeks. Speaking after inspecting the …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has seen his fortune nearly double, reaching an impressive $23.9 billion, according to Forbes. This remarkable growth cements his position as the richest person in Africa and elevates him to the 86th richest individual in the world. In 2024, Forbes ranked Dangote as …
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IJEBU-IFE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ijebu Ife, a town steeped in history and tradition, is set to welcome a host of distinguished personalities as His Royal Highness, Oba Adesesan Afolorunso Oguntayo, FCA, the Ajalorun of Ijebu Ife (Ogbagba Agbaotewole the 42nd), leads a grand reception in honor of one of …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – FEBRUARY 9, 2025 – Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline and the largest carrier in West Africa, has announced the promotion of Senior First Officer Chibuzo Mbanefo to the prestigious rank of Captain on its Boeing 777 fleet. Captain Mbanefo has consistently exhibited outstanding skill, leadership, and …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a heartfelt tribute to a visionary leader, Access Holdings Plc has unveiled AccessGive, a platform designed to sustain and expand the transformative impact of the late Herbert Wigwe. The launch took place during the Herbert Wigwe One-Year Memorial on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Lagos. AccessGive …
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… Call For Proper Utilization Of Boreholes BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – A call has been made to the sons and daughters of Ilaro and the Yewa area of Ogun State to always remember their birthplace, no matter where they may be, by supporting the government in …
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IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, the Alaperu of Iperu, as a dependable, reliable, and quintessential monarch. Governor Abiodun stated this during a condolence visit to the palace of the Alaperu on the night of …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – FEBRUARY 10, 2025 – Eminent Nigerians and global leaders gathered on Sunday, February 9, 2025, to honor the life and legacy of Herbert Wigwe, the renowned banking icon. The evening was filled with heartfelt tributes, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the financial sector and society.The event …
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