Nigeria’s premier university, University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa.(UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, as an Ambassador of the university following the commemoration of its seventy-five years in existence. The conferment on Alawuba, who is himself an alumnus of the great institution, is in recognition of his sterling contribution and achievements in ... Read More »
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“Ajulo, SAN’s Ten Commandments for Supreme Court Justices: A Roadmap to Justice”
My Esteemed Lords, It is with utmost respect and a deep sense of responsibility that I extend my sincerest congratulations to each of you on your confirmation as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria by the Nigeria Senate. This confirmation, which transpired without much ado, serves as a testament to your exceptional expertise, unwavering integrity, and profound commitment to ... Read More »
“President Tinubu’s Grand Entrance: Festive Spirit Soars as Lagos Welcomes Him for Christmas Celebrations”
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday evening, arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 04:55 pm local time. He was welcomed by a waiting crowd of supporters. President Tinubu was received at the airport by Lagos ... Read More »
WOMA Part 3: More Winners To Be Unveiled On Saturday
As the third and final leg of the three-part Wale Olomu Memorial Awards and Roundtable (WOMA-R) comes on air this Saturday, 23 December, 2023 on TopRadio 90.9 FM, the Steering Committee, led by Tokunbo Ojekunle, will be unveiling the final set of WOMA awardees. In the last two weeks, nine people have been awarded Special Recognition Awards and one Lifetime ... Read More »
Dapo Abiodun’s Leadership Propels Ogun State to Economic Prominence Alongside Lagos”
Apart from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, Ogun State is Nigeria’s most economically viable state, a report by Economic Confidential, a subsidiary of PR Nigeria, has shown. Pointing to Ogun State’s status as Nigeria’s topmost investment destination after Lagos, the report showed that the Dapo Abiodun-led Ogun State outperformed Rivers State, which joined Lagos and Ogun on the list of economically ... Read More »
Vice President Shettima Challenges NEC: “No Vacation, We Carry the Nation’s Burden”
Council sets up committees on Economic Affairs, Crude Oil Tshsh Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged members of the National Economic Council (NEC) to shelve the idea of vacation in the yuletide and carry on with issues of governance to ease the burden of Nigerians hanging on their shoulders. He charged the Council members to be alive to the demands ... Read More »
“IGP Egbetokun Extends Christmas Cheers to Nigerians, Emphasizes Security Measures”
As Police Holds Christmas Carol Friday, IGP Meets Tactical Commanders The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, felicitates Nigerians on the Christmas and forthcoming New Year Celebration. In the spirit of the season, the IGP has ordered all Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders to deploy adequate personnel and resources throughout the length and breadth of ... Read More »
“Vice President Shettima Reinforces Commitment to Protecting SMEs: Unveils Bold Economic Revitalization Plan”
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s watch will never shift ground in its determination to protect businesses in Nigeria. According to him, enterprises are not only the very bedrock of a society but also reflect the direction the government is heading to and the speed with which it is doing so. The ... Read More »
A Night of Icons: Best of Nollywood Awards Recognizes Adebayo Salami and Toyin Adegbola’s Enduring Influence on Nigerian Cinema
Organisers of the longest running, pan-Nigeria film industry awards, Best of Nollywood have revealed that for the 2023 edition, asides the different categories available that the announced nominees can win from, two others who have made tremendous impact on the Nigerian film industry will be honoured with a special recognition and lifetime achievement award. The duo billed to be honoured ... Read More »
“A Tale of Destiny and Friendship: Oba Adedokun’s Reflections on the Soun of Ogbomoso”
As I weave the words of our shared journey and reduce it into a piece of portable writing, pride and joy swell up within my heart for my very good brother and friend and now Alayeluwa Ọba, Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso land. I remember that the tale of our shared stories began within the echo of our ... Read More »