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2024 Yewa Day UK/Ireland: Oba Olugbenle,  Prof. Bello Call For Unity Towards Development In Yewaland (+photos)

… Hon. Kayode Oladele Urges  Collective Action In Yewaland BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN WELLING, UK  – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, who also chairs the Ogun State Council of Obas, urged the people of Yewaland to unite for …

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Nigerians Mourn Tragic Death Of Rukayat Gawat, Renowned Islamic Singer

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Islamic music community mourns the loss of Alhaja Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso, a beloved singer whose death was confirmed early on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Her brother, Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, shared the news via Twitter now X, quoting, …

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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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