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18 Feb
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, turns 59 today, Sunday, February 18, 2024. This might come to many as a surprise considering that the name, Alex Otti, has been ringing a bell for a long time
7 Jan
To the world, Madam Bukola Abeni Awodiya-Balogun of Ilesa, Osun State, was just an individual, who came, played her part and left the scene like every mortal does, but to her children, she was more than an individual who came to the world.
24 Sep
“I believe if Nigeria has a minimum of 10 fearless personalities who are fighting for the masses like my father did all his life, Nigeria would have been a better country today.
Gabriel Okonkwo
24 Sep
A senior military personnel who had a distinguished career marked by professionalism, patriotism and passion to protect the territorial integrity of the country even at the risk to his life is often eulogised during the pull out parade as an officer and a gentleman.
24 Sep
To ensure that Nigerian youths in the Diaspora thrive, the Governor, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Europe Chapter, Collins Idahosa, has urged them to take advantage of untapped potential and wealth creation opportunities in the countries they reside.
30 Jul 2023
Now that the elections are over and Governor Dapo Abiodun has assumed office for his second term, residents of Ogun State and motorists plying the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway are waiting patiently for the Governor to fix the remaining sections of the road, which he started during his pre-election campaigns.
30 May 2023
A sensational Nigeria gospel music singer-songwriter and producer, Hiro Lyon, has put the Nigerian gospel music industry on a global map after his new song takes over billboards in Nigeria and the United States. The incredible new stunning smash hit song which is titled “Banger” is a follow-up to his previous hit song titled “Spiritual…
23 Apr 2023
These are the words of billionaire businessman, Dr Mike Adenuga. The Globacom founder had so expressed his mind in the course of business discussion about a decade ago.
2 Apr 2023
Though dead and far gone, the legacy, good deeds and contributions of the late foremost diplomat and defence analyst, Alhaji Omooba Rasheed Adeniyi Adesokan, the Balogun Mumini of Yorubaland to humanity, will continue to reecho in the annals of history.
2 Apr 2023
Nurturing has its influence on a child while nature (destiny) also is very important, but a child who is destined to lead a nation but lack moral, education and religious understanding has already railed off the track.

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