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Epe Youths Rally Behind Surah Animashaun: Say, “No One Can Bring Down Your Government”

EPE, EPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – Youths under the banner of Epe Concerned Group (ECG) have publicly declared their unwavering support for the Epe Local Government Chairman, Ms. Surah Animashaun. Despite the country’s financial difficulties, including the removal of fuel subsidies, they commend her for her remarkable strides …

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Oba Olugbenle, Clerics, Chiefs, Others Celebrate Princess Abiade Bailey’s Retirement After 35 Years Of Meritorious Service (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED AYOBO-IPAJA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – Pastor Olabayo of RCCG, Ayobo-Ipaja, Lagos, emphasized that “he that endureth to the end shall be saved and rewarded.” He made this statement on September 11, 2024, during the retirement ceremony of Princess (Mrs.) Oluwabusola Abiade Bailey, née Olugbenle, who retired as …

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Epe LG Chairman Ms. Surah Animashaun Promises More Dividends Of Democracy, Calls For Patience From Residents (+photos)

EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area in Lagos State, Ms. Surah Animashaun, has assured residents that they can expect more dividends of democracy in the near future. Ms. Animashaun stated this during an assessment tour of the ongoing projects, saying that the …

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CJPAN Honours Life, Legacy Of Ramon Nasir’s Late Mother, Alhaja Musiliat Falade (+photos)

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). …

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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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Coca-Cola To Invest $1 Billion In Nigeria Over The Next Five Years

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 …

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Former Nigerian Goalkeeper Ambruse Vanzekin Resigns Over Poor Pay

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 …

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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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Corrupt Politicians Cannot Deliver Just Governance – Obasanjo

… 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 …

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