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Three-time GRAMMY Award-nominated Afrobeats superstar and cultural icon, Davido, is taking his 32nd birthday celebration to the next level with a livestream of his highly anticipated “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert.” Broadcasting live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, November 21, fans from across the globe can tune in via Kiswe’s…
7 Nov
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy, Atiku Abubakar, will headline the events celebrating the 80th birthday of renowned economist and journalist Onyema Ugochukwu. Obasanjo and Atiku, who led the nation from 1999 to 2007, recognize Ugochukwu's significant contributions during their administration, where he held various important roles. Other state governors and dignitaries will…
4 Nov
In commemoration of the 91st posthumous birthday of late Igbo leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has said that nothing on earth can stop the actualisation of Biafra independence. Ekpa stated this in a statement on Monday in reaction to a report by an international media titled 'Biafra's March towards Independence gains momentum'.…
2 Nov
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has extended heartfelt greetings to His Eminence, Cardinal Francis Arinze, congratulating him on his 92nd birthday held on the 1st of November 2024. Soludo commended Cardinal Arinze as a most distinguished son of Anambra State and a global icon of the Catholic Church, whose life continues to be…
5 Oct
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday. President Tinubu also celebrated his long-time ally, buddy, brother and invaluable partner for his support throughout his political journey as Senator, Governor of Lagos State, Presidential candidate and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President, in…
21 Sep
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has extended heartfelt congratulations to First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 64th birthday. In a statement personally signed and released to newsmen in Abuja, Shettima expressed deep admiration for Oluremi’s profound impact on Nigeria. “On your 64th birthday, I offer my sincerest congratulations and profound respect for your invaluable contributions to…
12 Aug
A few days ago, someone asked me to mention the top 5 most influential mentors in my life, I didn’t bat an eyelid when I mentioned Sir K as one of them. One trait that all my mentors share is an enviable work ethic. They behave as though they have nothing but God and hard…
7 Feb
A Brazilian man claiming to be the world's oldest living person has celebrated his 123rd birthday, surrounded by family and loved ones. Andrelino Vieira da Silva, who was born on February 3, 1901, according to his ID card, marked the occasion on Saturday in the city of Aparecida de Goiania. While da Silva's age hasn't…
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Academics from five higher institutions in Rivers State have expressed worry over the ongoing political crisis and called for peace to pave the way for more developments. The University dons from Rivers State University, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Capt Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, and College of Health Sciences and Management Technology,…
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The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to dualise the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Road, adding that it has proceeded to negotiate and secure a Chinese EXIM Bank facility of about $1.1 billion for the construction. Minister of Works David Umahi made the disclosure in Abuja and explained that the efforts culminated in the presentation of a well-articulated memo…
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The Ondo State Government has disclosed that over 200 investors will arrive ahead of the global entrepreneurship festival that will be held in Akure, the state capital. While disclosing that over 5,000 participants are being expected, Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Summy Smart, disclosed that the hosting of the festival…
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The Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP) has called for a release of the outstanding N2 billion allocated for family planning commodities in the 2024 budget. Chairman Management Committee, AAFP Dr. Ejike Oji, made the call at the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Pre-Conference Media Round Table yesterday in Abuja. Oji said that the…
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The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday at plenary paid glowing tribute to late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on July 26. Ubah, born on Sept 3, 1971, represented Anambra South Senatorial District in the 9th and 10th senate. Ubah, until his death, was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman, Senate Committee on…
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Ekiti State Government and labour leaders yesterday signed the N70,000 new minimum wages to signal the commencement of implementation with Consequential benefits for Workers in the State Civil Service and Local Government. The 13-member committee on Negotiation of the Minimum Wage was set up by Governor Oyebanji in early September after the signing of the…
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Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal and State governments to implement the Child Rights Law to provide free education to pupils from primary to Junior secondary school in the country. He also condemned the failure of the 34 State government and Federal Capital Territory to access the N135 billion…
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Parties involved in the ongoing police investigation into a property case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have disagreed over the police investigation on the matter. The case is between a developer Miss Nike Latifah Usman and Rear Admiral William Kayoda (rtd). Usman is claiming that she designed and built two houses for Kayoda at…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate to confirm nominees for the positions of Commissioners in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter addressed to the Senate President, Tinubu stated that the request complies with the provisions of Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of…
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has felicitated with former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, on his 67th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued to journalists in Minna by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Bago describes Jonathan as a humble and committed leader. He applauded the tremendous contributions of the former President to nation-building, adding…