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Badaru tours Kano military formations, calls for vigilance over soft targets
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar toured some military facilities in Kano State over the weekend. Places visited included: the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Bukavo Barracks Kano, Nigeran Air Force 455 Base Kano and the Nigerian Navy Logistics Colleges, Dawakin tofa all in Kano State. At the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the Commander of…
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Afe Babalola attacking me deliberately, he’s a narcissist, says Fayemi
The former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has declared that he would not allow Chief Afe Babalola, an elder statesman and fellow Ekiti man, to control the story about his tenure as governor because it was clear that his constant attacks were deliberate. In an exclusive interview with THISDAY, Fayemi expressed concern that Babalola might have a narcissistic…
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JUST-IN: Zenith Bank to announce Adaora Umeoji as GMD/CEO
Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest banks, is expected to announce Dame (Dr.)Adaora Umeoji as its new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO). An official press release is also expected soon. She replaces Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu whose 5 year tenure as GMD/CEO has elapsed. Nairametrics in a report stated that her appointment as GMD/CEO is in line with the bank’s…
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Olubadan: We’ve lost a friendly, jovial, loving monarch- Buratai
The Aare Akinrogun of Ibadanland and former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai has described the death of Oba Lekan Balogun as very “painful” and “sudden”. Buratai said the death was a great loss, stressing that “we have lost a friendly, jovial, compassionate and loving monarch”. It would be recalled that the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba…
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Olubadan: Gov. AbdulRazaq condoles with Oyo Government
Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined the Nigerian community to mourn the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun. The governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye on Friday. “On behalf of the people…
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Olubadan to be buried today, a mighty Iroko has fallen, says Gov. Makinde
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun will be buried today. The late monarch would be buried following Islamic rites at his Alli Iwo family compound in Ibadan by 4 pm. Oba Balogun reportedly died at the University College Hospital (UCH) on Thursday night after a brief illness. In a press statement issued on Friday, the Oyo State…
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BBNaija’s ex-housemate Queen ready for marriage against all odds
By Tosin Brown All seems set for the wedding of Big Brother Naija’s ex-housemate, Queen Atang and her fiance, David Adedeji. On March 12, Queen released pre-wedding pictures of herself and her man on her social media pages. This is coming exactly 13 days after she got engaged on February 29, 2024. The reality TV star’s engagement had seen her…
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Portable heaps praises on Olamide
By Tosin Brown Amid the raging controversies about older generation artists not paving or paving way for the new ones, controversial street hop musician, Portable has weighed in on the matter. For Portable, Olamide is responsible for his success as he alone paved the way for him. Portable expressed gratitude to Olamide on TikTok, while acknowledging him for turning his…
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Let’s put party affiliations aside, build Nigeria, Ayodele tells Youths
Kunle The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has challenged youths to put political differences aside and unite to build up Nigeria. The Minister, who gave the charge while addressing a group of youths in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, said he was in the state in continuation of his engagement with young people across the country. “I know…
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Redline ready for commissioning, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said the red line is ready for commissioning. Sanwo-Olu made this known after inspecting the red line from Ikeja to Iju train station where he took the trip. He said the inspection was another test train ride on the Redline, using one of the trains. “ We…
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