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Tinubu congratulates Shettima on his 58th birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Vice-President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 58th birthday. Vice-President Shettima, known for his academic background and accomplishments in banking, has served in various leadership roles, including as the Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019 and as the Senator representing Borno Central from 2019 to 2023.…
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Shettima: The enigma at 58, by Ismail Omipidan
“He is the One Who has originated the heavens and the earth, and when He wills to (originate) a thing, He only says to it: ‘Be’, and it becomes.” The above quote from Quran Chapter 2, Verse 117, appears apt in analysing the political trajectory of Nigeria’s current Vice President and ex-Borno Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima . I have known…
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VP Shettima at 58: A boss, mentor and quintessential leader, by Stanley Nkwocha
It was Saturday, May 27th, 2023. The inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was just two days away, that is Monday, May 29th. I and my friend, B.K Yakubu (presently the Commissioner for Information in Kebbi State @KBStGovt) were seated at the back row of the expansive hall of the…
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Obesere survives life-threatening surgery
By Tosin Brown Fuji music star Abass Akande, popularly known as Obesere, has survived a life-threatening surgery. Following the health scare, Obesere expressed his gratitude to God for sparing his life. In an Instagram post on Saturday, August 31, he shared that the surgery nearly cost him his life, but he believes divine intervention saved him. He wrote, “The Almighty…
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Kashim Shettima at 58, by Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, was born 58 years ago, on September 2nd, 1966. And what a year to be born! It was indeed one of the most defining years in Nigerian history. 1966 was the year of the first coup, which ended the post-colonial administration that had seen Nigeria into independence, six years earlier, in 1960. By July 1966,…
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Soyinka honored with Cuba’s Haydee Santamaria Medal
By Tosin Brown Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has been awarded a national honor by Cuba. On Friday, August 23, Miguel Diaz-Canel, the President of Cuba, conferred the Haydee Santamaria Medal on Soyinka during a ceremony at the Casa de las Americas in Havana, Cuba. In a statement, Diaz-Canel described Soyinka’s visit as “very significant,” noting that it represents “the…
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Peter Obi, others attend Onyeka Onwenu’s private burial
By Tosin Brown Ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi was among the notable dignitaries who attended the final burial ceremony and interment of singer, actress, author, and activist Onyeka Onwenu. The late singer was laid to rest in Lagos on Friday, August 30. Onwenu passed away on July 30 after performing at a birthday ceremony. A service of songs was held in…
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Onyeka Onwenu goes home today
By Tosin Brown The remains of singer, actor, and politician Onyeka Onwenu will be interred in Lagos today. According to a burial program released by her family, the “Elegant Stallion” will be buried in a private vault at the Ikoyi Cemetery after a funeral service at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos. Onyeka slumped and died on July 30,…
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Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival to unveil logo, hold fundraising event
By Kunle Sanni The committee for the inaugural Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival has scheduled September 12, 2024, for the unveiling of the event’s logo and a fundraising ceremony. The Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, a socio-cultural event, will take place from December 19 to 23, 2024, as part of the 25-year development plan of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege…
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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others, celebrate GAC leader, Prince Olusi
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday described the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi, as a mentor who has groomed many generations of political leaders. President Tinubu stated this in a message delivered during a reception dinner in Victoria Island, Lagos, held in honor of Prince Olusi following his conferment of an Honorary Doctor of Literature…
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