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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED OWO, ONDO STATE – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, led a chorus of praises for the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN), commending his courageous service to humanity during the funeral service held at the Saint Andrews …

BY OLOYE ‘LEKAN ALABI Monday, February 19,2024, it will be exactly 35 years that my article of the above title was published in the Sunday Tribune newspaper.    The appreciation piece, as it were, was spurred by the unprecedented, at state or Federal levels, send-forth party held by the Military …

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LAGOS – Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has described the Governor of the Year award received by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as well deserved recognition for a leader who has done so well for his state. The SGF also called on …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s Governors to responsibly allocate the increased funds allocated to their states, emphasizing the importance of investing in infrastructure and development rather than exploiting their citizens. Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu convened a meeting with all 36 …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Renowned seer and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, hosted the second edition of his palliative market in Lagos on February 14, 2024, as part of his Annual 21-day Thanksgiving programme, which commenced on January 29, 2024. The palliative market aimed to alleviate economic …

ISIOKPO, RIVERS STATE – Isiokpo community in Ikwerre Local Government of Rivers State has announced its intention to utilize traditional methods to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son. During a solemn procession to kickstart an eight-day mourning period, King Blessing Wagor asserted …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said the state has continued to set the pace for sustainable transportation systems with the use of alternative sources of energy. The governor stated this on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, while declaring open the 18th National Council of Transportation conference, holding at …

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) deeply regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the esteemed Group Chief Executive Officer and former Group Managing Director of its flagship subsidiary – Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’). Dr. Wigwe, alongside his wife …

Dr. Abbas A. Waziri is a distinguished figure in the realms of academia, finance, and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Waziri demonstrated exceptional intellect and determination from a young age. His journey began in the academic sphere, where he pursued his passion for science and economics. Dr. Waziri …