From his days as an iron-fisted military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari had cut the image of a brutal, no-nonsense person, without a drop of milk of human kindness. Not so. People often condemn who or what they don’t understand. Yes, he can be reserved, aloof, unflappable, and even stern. I remember when news of Bukola Saraki’s defection, along with Yakubu Dogara ... Read More »
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“Access Bank Mourns the Loss of Head of Media Relations, Abdul Imoyo”
The death of Imoyo filtered in on Sunday as friends and well-wishers have been mourning his demise on Facebook and other social media platforms. Access Bank is yet to issue a statement concerning Imoyo’s death, but sources close to him confirmed his death on Sunday. The deceased, according to his LinkedIn page, had been working with Access Bank since August ... Read More »
“Nigerian Trailblazer: Olusimbo Ige Makes History as Chicago’s First Black Female Commissioner of Public Health”
ABUJA, DEC. 16, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Dr Olusimbo Ige, a Nigerian, on her appointment as the Commissioner Chicago Department of Public Health, thus becoming the First Black Female to occupy such position. In a congratulatory statement, Dabiri-Erewa described Ige’s milestone as “extraordinary” “History made ! Congrats to the first Black Woman ... Read More »
“In Memory of a Maverick: Mimiko Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Dr. Chuwuemeka Ezefie”
Dr Olusegun Mimiko, the immediate past governor of Ondo state, has called the death of Dr Chuwuemeka Ezefie, one-time governor of Anambra State, as the closing of another page in the history of Nigeria. In a statement made available by John Paul Akinduro, his Special Assistant on Media and Digital Communications, Mimiko said the story of Ezefie from his early ... Read More »
Governor Sanwo-Olu Commends Lagos Lawmakers for Budget Retreat Excellence
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu showed up at the venue of the budget retreat for members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday describing the lawmakers as the best among their counterparts in other states. The Governor further used the opportunity to emphasise the bond that exists between him and the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, while ... Read More »
“Communication in the Age of Information Overload: A Leadership Imperative” Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN
The honorary members forum of the Nigerian Air Force officers mess have mobilized quite some reliable human resources to get me here. They have also been unsparing in their choice of theme, which is “Leadership- Leading the change.” They have emphasised in the letter signed by Dr. Goke T. Akinrogunde and Shina Badaru, that what they consider “important” is that ... Read More »
“TopRadio Resounds with Joy: Salawa Abeni Clinches Lifetime Achievement at WOMA Awards”
1. WOMA Stage 2: Salawa Abeni Bags Lifetime Achievement Award As Awardees Pay Tributes To Wale Olomu 2. WOMA Phase 2: Awardees Pay Glowing Tributes To Wale Olomu. 3. WOMA: TopRadio Agog As Salawa Abeni Bags Lifetime Achievement Award. The studio of TopRadio 90.9 Fm, the host station of ‘The Vintage Talkshow’ where the first-of-its-kind Wale Olomu Memorial Award took ... Read More »
Striving for Excellence: Lagos Assembly Members Engage in Budget Learning Retreat
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on Friday urged lawmakers of the state to avoid letting their constituents down. Dr. Obasa gave the advice in Abuja at a three-day budget retreat titled: ‘Sustainability of ongoing reforms in Lagos State: prospects, opportunities and challenges’, organised for lawmakers. The Speaker reminded the lawmakers that ... Read More »
“Ogun State Agro-Cargo Airport: A Game-Changer for Economic Growth, Says Finance Minister”
The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has said that the Ogun State Agro-Cargo Airport, when completed, would add value to the lives of the people and contribute to the rapid growth of the state’s and the nation’s economy. The Minister stated this while fielding questions from newsmen after being conducted round the ... Read More »
“Senate President Akpabio Sets Record Straight: Debunks Collapse Rumors at 61st Birthday Colloquium”
The media team of Senate President Godswill Akpabio has debunked reports that he collapsed on Thursday at the colloquium to mark his 61st birthday in Abuja. Reports had claimed that the former Akwa Ibom governor collapsed during the event and had to be rushed to the National Hospital. But the media team, in a statement signed by Eseme Eyiboh, debunked ... Read More »