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Why I Avoid Drinking Water – 90-Year-Old Wole Soyinka

It’s no longer news that the Nigerian noel prize winning writer Wole Soyinka is now 90 years old but Kogi in this brief interview opened up about some things that are frankly surprising a lot of people. In this interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, Prof. Wole Soyinka revealed that he …

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Anointing Does Not Diminish Romance – Pastor Adeboye Encourages Couples

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has reminded Christian couples that spiritual responsibilities should not diminish the romantic bond in marriage. He emphasized that being anointed does not reduce the need for intimacy between a husband and wife. Speaking about …

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Oyo State Government Halts Marking, Demolition Of Buildings Along Ibadan Circular Road

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Government has directed officials from the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development to cease the marking and demolition of houses situated beyond the 150-metre mark along the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road. This decision was announced during a joint press briefing held …

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World Environment Day: DBN Plants Over 3,000 Trees To Tackle Climate Change, Deforestation In Nigeria

LAGOS, NIGERIA – As part of activities to mark the 2024 World Environment Day, Nigeria’s wholesale financial institution, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc, said it has planted over 3, 000 trees in Lagos and Abuja respectively. This year’s theme, “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” guided DBN’s comprehensive …

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Access Bank’s Contributions In Africa’s Transition To A Low Carbon Economy

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Africa is facing a growing challenge of managing its waste and natural resources in a sustainable way. The current traditional linear economic model, characterized by a “take, make, dispose” pattern that is extracting, consuming, and disposing of materials, is inefficient, wasteful, and harmful to the environment and …

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Why UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu Sets Africa’s Priorities For UNGA 2024

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Renowned African philanthropist and business leader Tony Elumelu is set to focus on transformative economic growth, youth employment, and energy transition as key priorities during this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late September in New York, USA. Elumelu will call for urgent action through various …

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Tinubu Describes Wife, Remi, as His Rock, Greatest Supporter At 64

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised his wife, Senator (Mrs.) Remi Tinubu, as his rock, confidante, and greatest supporter on her 64th birthday. Tinubu took to social media on Saturday, September 21, 2024 to share his heartfelt message, celebrating the unwavering strength and …

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URGENT APPEAL TO GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN OVER A CRITICAL ISSUE ON SAGAMU EXPRESS ROAD

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED This is an urgent call to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, regarding the flooded section of road between Sagamu Express Junction and the old Toll Gate. This area is causing significant gridlock and poses a serious danger to motorists and commuters traveling along the Lagos/Abeokuta-Sagamu-Ijebu …

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Eselu Urges Tinubu To Open Borders To Ease Economic Hardship As Obas’ Forum Honours Traditional Rulers

The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom, in Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has urged the federal government to open all borders in the country to ease the current economic hardship experienced by citizens. Speaking at the inauguration of the new executive members of the Integrity Obas Forum, …

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Beyond The Barrel: The Tourism Imperative (2)

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies.  Be that as it may, it is important to note that Nigeria’s vast growth and development opportunities are being overlooked due to a lack …

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