Social Diary

Eyo is Lagos’ royal Christmas, more than just culture — Commissioner

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has described the iconic Eyo Festival as “the state’s royal Christmas ceremony”,  emphasising that the event transcends mere cultural…

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Akpabio urges unity for Ijebu-Remo state as Ogun Gov celebrates power of culture

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged the people of Remoland to strengthen unity and cooperation with their Ijebu kinsmen in pursuit of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State, describing…

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SGF George Akume marries ex-wife to Ooni of Ife

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and former Governor of Benue State, 72 years old Chief George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab, the former wife of the current…

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Yuletide: Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq celebrates with Christians

Biodun ESAN, Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has congratulated the Christian community in the state on Christmas festivities. This is contained in a message the Governor sent to…

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10th Coronation: Ooni confers Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodu’a title on First Lady

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has conferred the title of Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodu’a on the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. The installation ceremony took place…

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Rotary Foundation Chairman Holger Knaack visits Nigeria to strengthen Polio fight, promote health initiatives

…To meet Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), PATH too The Rotary Foundation Chairman and Past Rotary International President, Holger Knaack, and his spouse Susanne, begin a week-long visit to Nigeria…

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Harvest of thanksgiving as Ogun Gov’s Mum Victoria Abiodun clocks 90yrs

By Kayode Akinmade ON Wednesday, October 15, Chief (Mrs) Olaitan Victoria Abiodun, educationist, businesswoman and community leader, clocks 90. As the Book of Psalms proclaims, it is The Lord’s doing…

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Group moves to preserve Yoruba language, culture

The “Brain Trust” (Èdè wa ni – Ẹ Gbe L’árugẹ), a Yoruba socio-cultural group, has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising the Yoruba language and preserving its cultural heritage. A statement…

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Tinubu: Kolade’s life ‘ll remain an inspiration to many

I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of the inimitable Dr Christopher Kolade, a broadcaster and boardroom guru who is one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures. Dr Kolade,…

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Tinubu to Alake @ 69, God bless you with good health, wisdom, strength

President Bola Tinubu warmly felicitates his long-time ally and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, on his 69th birthday anniversary. President Tinubu describes Alake as a dependable ally, a…

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