LAGOS – Alleged attack by the Minister of Interior and Former Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the February 2023 General Elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been described as fake news and a creation of the imagination of …
Read More »FROM AN INVITEE TO THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, AGODI, IBADAN TO A HOST
For the record: By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – It was 40 years ago, exactly on January 4, 1983, the Press Secretary to the then sitting Governor ‘Bola Ige of old Oyo State, Dapo Aderinola, signed and sent the invitation to the 1982 End-of-Year party at the Government House, …
Read More »Aregbesola, Oyetola Camps Close Ranks For Tinubu In Osun
OSOGBO – Two former governors of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola, and their supporters have resolved to work to ensure victory for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on February 25. Addressing party faithful at the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Secretariat in Osogbo, recently, …
Read More »FACTS ARE SACRED, OPINIONS ARE FREE
By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – The above two sayings are held sacred by Journalists, from school. As such, I base this 50th anniversary post-interview remarks by me on the two pillars. On the morning of Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 10.00am, the South Africa-based TAP RADIO-TV INTERNATIONAL, opened …
Read More »We’ll Prospect For Oil In Tongeji Island, Olokola In 2023 – Gov. Abiodun
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, had said that his administration will intensify efforts in collaboration with technical partners and investors to explore oil prospects in Tongeji Island and Olokola this year. Governor Abiodun who stated this in his new year message to the people of the State, …
Read More »WHY 2022 EDITION OF DECEMBERISSAVYBE BY FIRSTBANK WASN’T JUST ABOUT EXCITEMENT, BUT MEMORIES
Opinion: By Farouk Mohammed The 2022 edition of “#DecemberIssaVybe” by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, has stood the test of time as it yet again created exciting opportunities for individuals and families to come together to celebrate the end of the year. The listed events promoted by the Bank birthed …
Read More »Seek Divine Guidance For Peace To Reign In 2003, Archbishop Martins Urges Nigerians
…Says Peace Crucial To Ensure Rapid Progress LAGOS – The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has urged all Nigerians to seek divine guidance in the quest for peace in 2023, to ensure that the New Year is free from chaos and anarchy. The Archbishop who stated …
Read More »BOXING DAY, GIFTS, INTEGRITY AND TEMPTATIONS
By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – As it’s the universal practice, today, Monday, December 26, 2022,is another Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, when boxes delivered by Santa Claus (Father Christmas) are opened to remove the gifts contained therein. May we celebrate many blessed seasons in good health, protection, …
Read More »1987 CHRISTMAS: ‘BOLA IGE, ‘WOLE SOYINKA AND T
By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – 35 years ago, exactly on Sunday, December 16, 1987, the late Chief ‘Bola Ige, SAN and his wife, the late Honourable Justice Atinuke Ige, hosted Africa’s first Nobel laureate, Professor ‘Wole Soyinka, at their Esa-Oke home. Reason? Prof. Soyinka and Chief Ige were …
Read More »Hey Guys! What’s Your VYBE! What Makes You Come Alive…
LAGOS – FirstBank is celebrating your vybe this month with #DecemberIssaVybe… wanna win the amazing prices that are up for grabs like concert tickets to see Asake, etc… Here’s how! -Upload a 30 to 60 seconds video that showcases your vybe over the course of the year using the hashtags …
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