ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has shared why he initially rejected pleas from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Bishop Matthew Kukah over the defamation case involving human rights activist, Mr. Dele Farotimi. After appeals from the Ooni of Ife, Oba …
Read More »Oba Olugbenle Hosts Key Stakeholders For Strategic Collaboration, Calls For Equity In MAPOLY Administration (+photos)
… Addresses Marginalization in Yewaland, A Call For Unity Across Ogun State BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, recently hosted representatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria …
Read More »French Investors Eye Ogun Agro-Cargo Airport, Others
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The former French Minister of Transport, Mr. Djebbari Jean-Baptiste, has hinted at the desire of investors from his country to invest in the transport sector of Ogun State, especially the agro-cargo airport. Other areas of interest for the investors, according to Mr. Jean-Baptiste, are the …
Read More »Dangote Refinery Awards Scholarships To 473 Students, Donates Furniture, Educational Materials To Host Communities (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LEKKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, in collaboration with Dangote Fertilisers Limited, has brought joy to its host communities by awarding scholarships to 473 students across 10 secondary schools and 7 tertiary institutions in Ibeju-Lekki of Lagos State. As part of …
Read More »Why My Father Bought Out My First Music Contract – Davido
… A Turning Point In Davido’s Career LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian Afrobeat star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has shed light on the story behind his first official music contract. The revelation came after Entertainment Talent Manager Tosin Ashafa shared details about the early stages of Davido’s music career. …
Read More »Gov. Abiodun Symphatizes With Dimeji Bankole Over Mother’s Death
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole over the death of his mother, Alhaja Monsurat Atinuke Bankole. The deceased reportedly died on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a brief illness at …
Read More »Chasing Fame Is Like Chasing Ashes Blown Away By Wind – Clint Eastwood Reflects On Life
Legendary American actor Clint Eastwood, now 95, recently shared a profound and heartfelt reflection on aging and the fleeting nature of fame. Eastwood began, his words resonating with wisdom born of experience – “Growing old can be pretty scary, right? You find yourself witnessing everything around you. Your bones don’t …
Read More »A Tribute To ‘Cash Madam’, Princess Khadijat Adebisi Abike Edionseri (Nee Elegbede)
BY LUKEMON OWOLABI Twice, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey got it wrong but correcting his mistake became unnecessary as it gave a new meaning to exploits of the quintessential woman of all times. ‘Board Members’ was one of Ebenezer Obey’s classic albums, it was released in 1972 when the Lagos social …
Read More »Ogun NUJ, NIPR To Honor Pa Akinmade At Idanre Burial Ceremonies
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Members of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) are set to converge in Idanre, Ondo State, in February to pay their final respects at the burial of High Chief Moses Ade Akinmade, the Obamoluwa of Idanre Kingdom. …
Read More »Oba Olugbenle Highlights Understanding In Marriage As Otunba Ibikunle Joyfully Weds Daughter Adetola To Olabode (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, has emphasized that marriage is an institution that requires not only love, but also a deep understanding between partners. Oba Olugbenle made this statement …
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