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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Celebrity Journal Publishers’ Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) paid tribute to the life and achievements of Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Musiliat Amoke Falade, fondly known as Olowoletiaso, the late mother of Ramon Nasir, Head of Communication and External Relations at United Bank for Africa (UBA). …

… 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 …

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, …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Coca-Cola Company has revealed plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years. This announcement was made following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the company’s commitment to expanding its operations and boosting the Nigerian economy. In a statement released by …

BENIN, EDO STATE, NIGERIA – Ambruse Vanzekin, a former Nigerian goalkeeper, has resigned from his position as goalkeeper trainer at Bendel Insurance, citing unfair treatment and poor compensation. Despite his contributions and achievements, including winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, Vanzekin revealed he had been earning a modest …

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 …

… Calls for Accountability, Integrity In Leadership LAGOS, NIGERIA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the imprisonment of corrupt politicians, emphasizing that “thieves cannot provide just governance.” Speaking virtually at the Denis Joseph Slattery memorial lecture in Lagos recently, the 87-year-old statesman stressed that accountability is a key …

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 …

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 …

Opinion: BY BALOGUN ORUNBON In recent months, my frustration with Ms. Surah Animashaun’s administration has escalated. As I review my findings, allegations, and reports about her tenure as the local government boss, I am increasingly disheartened. She seems to be a novice in governance, surrounded by sycophants intent on exploiting …