An ingrate is but a robber in disguise. I am thrilled to celebrate, on the same platform today, two great Nigerians who have impacted greatly on our collective intellectual environment and whose birthdays providentially fall within a few days of each other. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka turned 90 on July 13 while Emeritus Professor Olatunji Read More…
By Chinwendu Uzoatu It was a historic event as His Royal Highness, F. E. Ebelendu, Igwe Nnanyelugo 1 of Aguluezechukwu, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, celebrated his 47th anniversary on the throne and conferred chieftaincy titles. Among those conferred with chieftaincy titles are seven selected sons of the soil and some prominent Read More…
The 2023 Greater Lagos Fiesta has commenced across the city’s divisions, drawing massive crowds in Epe, Agege, Ikorodu, and Badagry. Omowunmi Seriki, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, affirmed the event’s impressive start, running from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, 2024. Chairman Solomon Bonu of the Lagos State House Read More…
In a day filled with Premier League action, Ollie Watkins stole the spotlight as Aston Villa secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback against his former club Brentford. The game sparked controversy with Watkins’ late-winning goal and ensuing celebrations, which ignited a chaotic goalmouth scuffle. Watkins, scoring the decisive goal, explained his emotional celebration, citing personal abuse Read More…
The anticipation for the prestigious CAF Awards 2023 has escalated with the unveiling of the nominees across various categories for both men and women. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed an impressive lineup of contenders, igniting fervent discussions and expectations within the football fraternity. In the men’s categories, the race for the coveted Player Read More…
Sports Ministry too President Muhammadu Buhari says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Anthony Joshua has given boxing lovers around the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, said Buhari made his feelings known while celebrating the decisive victory Read More…
