Delivering a keynote address at a well-attended National Spokespersons’ Summit and Awards on March 26 in Abuja, former Director-General of the Nigeria Television Authority, Professor Tonnie Iredia, was excellent as he articulated what should constitute the critical success factors in the work of a spokesperson. The summit with the theme “Change Narrative, Change Society” was organised by the Nigerian Institute ... Read More »
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“Nigerian Music Industry Evolution: From Local Talent to Global Superstars”
It is very gracious to see how well the Naija music screen has evolved taking the world by storm. The entertainment industry is playing a pivotal role in changing the international perception of Nigeria. Nigerian artists are today winning International Awards and recognitions ie Davido Wizzy Oluwa Burna Tem’s etc in no particular order. Nigerian artists are filling massive arenas ... Read More »
“Clarification: Governor’s Office Refutes Allegations of Aide Disownment”
My attention has been drawn to a news story with the above headline published in The Nation newspaper and reproduced by some online media outlets on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The line credited to me in the story to the effect that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa did not approve the appointment of aides made by the Attorney General and Commissioner for ... Read More »
“Enugu Police Commissioner Hits Back: Denounces False Allegations Amid Rescue Operation”
…as CP Kanayo condemns and describes viral video alleging that police refused to enter forest to rescue victims as an act of mischief meant to malign the police and mislead the public Enugu State Police Command’s operatives serving in Ezinze Police Division, complemented by the Neighbourhood Watch Group, on March 31, 2024, at about 6:15 p.m., rescued victims alleged to ... Read More »
“Ogun State Gears Up for 13th Gateway International Trade Fair: Excitement Peaks Across Southwest Nigeria”
Few days to the commencement of the 13th Gateway International Trade Fair, excitement has continued to build across the Southwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria as stakeholders get prepared to storm Abeokuta, Ogun State for the much awaited yearly event. The trade fair, which holds from April 19 and 29, 2024 at the M.K.O Abiola International Trade Fair Complex, Abeokuta, will ... Read More »
“First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu Advocates for Perpetual Purity Beyond Ramadan”
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Muslim faithful to allow purity and godliness to go beyond Ramadan period. She gave this advice on Tuesday, in the State House Banquet hall during Iftal (breaking of Ramadan fast) she organised for federal legislatures, former first ladies, governors wives and others. She urged the women to also support one another ... Read More »
“FIRS Extends Apology to Christian Association of Nigerians Over Easter Message Misinterpretation”. By Halimah Olamide
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has apologised to the Christian Association of Nigerians over alleged offensive Easter message which it sent to Nigerians. The revenue agency, in a statement signed by Mr. Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser to the FIRS Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, said the intention of the message was never to denigrate Christianity. In the statement titled “We Will ... Read More »
“From the Stage to the Silver Screen: Jimi Solanke’s Journey in ‘Blues for a Prodigal'” – Akin Orebiyii
It was the morning of December 26, 1983 at the shooting of ‘Blues for a Prodigal’, a film by Wole Soyinka. The dry, mild harmattan morning was filled with dust and haze. The location was the Rotunda, a small bar, tidily tucked in at the back corner of the vast Oduduwa Hall complex of the University of Ife (as it ... Read More »
“A King’s Tale Unveiled: Oba Sikiru Adetona’s Biopic Chronicles 64 Years of Rule” Seun oloketuyi
Today marks 64th year that Awujale became king As we countdown to Baba 90th ,I will be releasing his biopic Kindly help in using this Article Celebrating Oba Sikiru Adetona 64 years as oba The King Many Monarchs Wish To Be Oba Sikiru Adetona 64 years on throne Blessed By God And Honoured By Men Oba Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona, ... Read More »
“Celebrating 64 Years of Reign: Oba Adetona’s Legacy in Ijebuland”
THE world’s longest reigning paramount monarch, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona is 64 years on the throne. A patriot and nationalist of the highest order, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was officially crowned on April 2, 1960, six months before the country’s attainment of independence. His coronation including the presentation of the staff of office was performed by ... Read More »