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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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Dignitaries, celebrities, gather as IG Egbetokun’s son weds in Lagos
The Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos, became the center of attention as it hosted the high-profile wedding of Victor Egbetokun, son of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and his bride, Anjolaoluwa Oriyomi on Saturday. The wedding ceremony, held at a Church earlier in the day, saw Victor and Anjolaoluwa exchange vows in front of family, friends and…
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Nollywood rising star, Sharon Okpamen, passes on after childbirth
By Tosin Brown Nollywood rising actress Sharon Okpamen has died after childbirth. According to multiple reports, the actress passed away following childbirth. The Nollywood community has been in mourning since the news of her demise broke. The sad occurrence was announced by film producer Stanley Ontop on Sunday, August 25. Stanley stated that Sharon tragically passed away after spending days…
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Tinubu celebrates Borno Governor Zulum at 55
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on his 55th birthday, praising him for his leadership and contributions to the state and nation. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended Governor Zulum’s qualities as an academic, visionary, reformist, and statesman. He highlighted…
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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others, to attend Prince Olusi’s reception dinner
President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, are among the distinguished guests expected to attend a reception dinner in honor of Hon. Dr. Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, the convener of Yoruba Leaders of Thought. This announcement was made in a statement over the weekend by Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, Secretary of the Planning…
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Obasanjo mourns late Justice Ayoola, eulogises his legacy
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, the former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), who passed away at the age of 90. In a condolence letter addressed to the Ayoola family, Obasanjo, who appointed Justice Ayoola as ICPC Chairman during his…
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