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NASENI boss receives Royal African Young Leadership Award
A week after receiving the Engineering and Innovation Meritorious Award at the Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has been awarded the prestigious ‘Royal African Young Leadership Award’ by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi,…
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Man of Integrity: Akpabio extols Osoba at 85
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has praised the virtues of the Elder Statesman, Chief Olusegun Osoba, lauding him as a man of honor and integrity who has made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria. Senator Akpabio made these remarks while leading a strong delegation of the Senate, including the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jubrin, Senate…
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Musawa celebrates Soyinka at 90, lauds renaming of national theatre
The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, joined Nigerians and the global community in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s literary icon, Professor Wole Soyinka. In a statement, Minister Musawa congratulated the Nobel Laureate, highlighting his immense contributions to literature and culture. “We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Wole Soyinka on his…
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Tinubu celebrates Ex-PUNCH Newspaper Chair, Ogunshola, at 80
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ajibola Olusanya Ogunshola, former Chairman of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, on his 80th birthday. Chief Ogunshola is a distinguished Nigerian who has held numerous significant positions throughout his career. He served as Managing Director of Niger Insurance Plc, Chairman of the Committee of Actuaries advising the United Nations Pension Fund, and Chairman of…
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Olaopa celebrates Soyinka at 90, lauds patriotic battles
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, joined the nation in celebrating Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday on Saturday during the “2024 Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series” held in Lagos. Addressing the audience on the symposium’s theme, “The Death of Truth? Realism, Literature, and Journalism in an Age of Disinformation,” Prof. Olaopa…
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Carelessness root cause of incessant actors’ deaths in Nollywood – Ozokwor
By Tosin Brown Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor has highlighted carelessness as the root cause of incessant deaths among Nollywood actors. Ozokwor, in a recent media chat, blamed the deaths of many Nollywood practitioners on carelessness and negligence. “When you are doing something you are enjoying, you wouldn’t bother to take care of your health. Once there is life in…
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Sanwo-Olu hails Soyinka at 90
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated literary giant and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Oluwole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing him as a patriot and Nigeria’s and Africa’s pride. Prof. Soyinka, the recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature and the first sub-Saharan African to be honoured in that category, will clock 90…
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Updated: Presidential aide appointed new Elemona of Ilemona Town
By Tosin Brown Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, has received the approval of the kingmakers in Ilemona town to become the next Elemona of Ilemona in Kwara State. Yusuf, a prince from Ilemona town, is expected to bring his leadership and experience to his new role, fostering development and unity within the community. As the…
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Tinubu honours late mother, highlights importance of entertainment industry
By Kunle Sanni Pesident Bola Tinubu emphasized the significance of the entertainment industry in preserving history and educating the younger generation at a stage production honoring his late mother, Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji. Speaking at the event held at the State House Conference Centre, President Tinubu announced plans for increased government investment in culture and arts to connect the past with…
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President Tinubu celebrates Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi at 100
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to renowned Islamic leader Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi on reaching the remarkable age of 100. In his message, President Tinubu hailed Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a beacon of Islamic knowledge and moral guidance, whose influence has left an indelible mark on modern Nigeria. The President’s commendation, conveyed through his…
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