Category: Social Diary

ICPC Chairman, Prof Owasanoye, Sworn-In As Senior Advocate Of Nigeria

December 14, 2020 Goddy Friday

Photo News: ICPC Chairman, Prof. Owasanoye, Sworn-in as Senior Advocate of Nigeria The Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Olufunmileyi Owasanoye (SAN), during his swearing-in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria at the Supreme Court on Monday, December 14, 2020. Photo 4 The new Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Olufunmileyi Owasanoye (SAN) with his wife, Mrs. Olufunso Owasanoye, during his swearing-in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria at the…

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Buhari Felicitates With VC UNILAG, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe At 60

May 30, 2020 Bala Isiaq

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, on the auspicious occasion of his 60th birthday, May 31, 2020, joining family and friends to celebrate the milestone, laced with great and memorable achievements. The President rejoices with the academia and professional colleagues of the 12th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, who, through diligence and resilience, rose to become a Professor of Botany at 42, taking up responsibilities as Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Director, Academic Planning Unit and Deputy Vice Chancellor.…

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At 50, I’ll Devote Rest Of My Life To Charity, Service To Humanity — Gani Adams

April 30, 2020 Goddy Friday

The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has said he would devote the rest of his life to charity and service to humanity. Adams, who will be 50 on Thursday (tomorrow), however, said he is dedicating this year’s birthday to God and to the memory of those that have lost their lives to the raging COVID-19 global pandemic. In a statement on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, the Yoruba leader said he would be focusing more on charity to the poor and the less…

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Buhari Salutes Prof Olufemi Obafemi At 70

April 4, 2020 Bala Isiaq

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with renowned academic and prolific writer, Prof Olufemi Obafemi, on his 70th birthday, April 4, 2020, congratulating him for distinguished career and contribution to nation building, which has earned him numerous recognitions and awards within, and outside the country. President Buhari affirms that Prof. Obafemi’s versatility and resourcefulness in the literary world as a poet, dramatist and English Professor, has been generously used to improve administration of education in Nigeria, while commending his admirable ability to hold the mirror before society for corrections through his plays,…

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Appeal Court Sets Aside Judgement On Ikoyi Club’s Expulsion Of Onanuga As Member

March 19, 2020 Goddy Friday

…….Orders Reinstatement The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has set aside the judgement of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a suit instituted against the Registered Trustees of Ikoyi Club 1938 by an expelled member of the club, Dr. Olufemi Onanuga. The court also ordered the reinstatement of Dr. Onanuga, as a bonafide member of the Ikoyi Club 1938. Dr. Onanuga through his Lawyer, Dotun Oduwobi, challenged the judgement of Justice I. N. Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, who in 2013 dismissed the suit…

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Senate President, Govs, Gowon, Tinubu, Others Felicitate With VP Osinbajo At 63

March 8, 2020 Bala Isiaq

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, Governors, felicitated with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, as he marks his 63rd birthday on Sunday March 8, 2020. Lawan noted the many outstanding achievements of Osinbajo as an erudite lawyer, distinguished scholar, revered clergyman and political leader. On ground at the State House Abuja to celebrate with the Vice President were Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state and Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, deputy Governor of Ogun State with former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and many other…

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Ondo Gov Akeredolu’s Mother-In-Law For Burial

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Goke Ayogun

…….Family Announces Funeral Arrangements The remains of Nneoma Dora Chinyere Anyanwu mother of the First Lady of Ondo state, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu will be laid to rest on Friday 13th of March, 2020. This is contained in a release signed by the family and made available to the press by her media aide and Chairman of the planning committee, Rowland Onyeukwu. According to the release, there will be service of songs at her residence Ahannanyereugo villa, Umuegolu-Umuikea, Emeabiam, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo state on Thursday, 12th of…

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Osun Gov To Present New Alapomu Staff Of Office

February 6, 2020 Goke Ayogun

The Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola will on Friday present the staff of office to the new Alapomu of Apomu, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi in the historic town of Apomu as the climax of activities towards the coronation of the new Oba who was recently selected among other candidates. The Governor is expected to be accompanied by members of his cabinet including some prominent indigenes of the state for the ceremony. A statement from Apomu on Thursday said: “All is set for the coronation ceremony of Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi…

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Asiwaju Tinubu Salutes Bayo Osiyemi At 70

February 4, 2020 Goddy Friday

All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated colourful politician and journalist, Mr. Bayo Osiyemi, on his 70th birthday. He described him as a professional journalist, public relations expert of distinction, consummate politician and administrator as Osiyemi clocks 70 on February 4, 2020. In a congratulatory letter to the former Chairman of Mushin Local Government on his birthday, released on Tuesday by Tinubu’s Media Office, the former Lagos governor said: “I heartily congratulate you on your 70th birthday. Turning 70, the Biblical three scores and ten years, is a significant milestone for…