Category: Entertainment

New Awards to NCC, Danbatta Underscore Significance of Telecom Contribution to GDP

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On a note that signals a momentous year for the Commission, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has already put two awards in its kitty, as it receives The REGULATOR OF THE YEAR Award for 2021. Its Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), Prof. Umar Danbatta, also received the PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE DECADE Award. The combined awards, issued on the heels of a public lecture, titled, Public Sector Financing: The Oil Revenue, Challenges, Solutions and Prospects, eloquently expressed the significance of telecom sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Noteworthy…

The life and times of Olabisi Ajala, the traveller (2)

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EBENEZER OBEY’S HIT ALBUM AND HIS FEUD WITH BARRISTER In 1972, the Nigerian music legendary, Chief Ebenezer Obey, celebrated Olabisi Ajala and his adventures, in his hit Album- “Board Members.” Obey sang the praises of Olabisi Ajala in the album– “Ajala Travel all over the world (2ce), Ajala travel (2ce), Ajala travels all over the world, Alajala mi omo olola, Alaja lami oko Alhaja Shade, Alhaja los’obokun fun alajala, emi meje o, emi meje.” The album sold millions of copies. Aside from Alhaja Sade, Ajala had wives and children scattered…

The life and times of Olabisi Ajala, the traveller (1)

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Moshood Adisa Olabisi Ajala, popularly known as Ajala the traveller in his heydays, wanted to capture the world but was eventually consumed by his passion. He was born in 1934 in Ghana, into a Nigerian Polygamous home, of 30 Children and four wives. He was the 25th child of his father, who relocated back to Nigeria when Olabisi was an infant. He had his secondary education, at the Baptist Academy, Lagos and the Ibadan, Boys High School, Ibadan. AJALA TRAVELS TO U.S AT 18, GOES TO LA FROM CHICAGO ON…

BREAKING : Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase emerges Plateau Man of The Year

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The Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Hon.Ahmed Idris Wase has emerged the Plateau Man of the Year, 2021. Hon. Ahmed who is representing Wase Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber,won the 2021 annual prestigious Plateau Man of the Year Award for his contribution to Human Capital Development especially in Education, Agricultural Sector, Infrastructure, Empowerment, Community Developmental Programs and Legislative Visibility amongst many others. The Plateau Man of the Year Awards was instituted seven years ago to honour individuals and organisations who have impacted lives positively through their chosen careers…

Tradition ‘ll Be Followed in Naming Next Olubadan- Olubadan-in-Council

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The Olubadan-in-Council has declared that tradition would be followed in naming the next Olubadan of Ibadan, regardless of their elevation to Obas.   A statement released at the end of a two-hour closed-door meeting held at the residence of Otun Olubadan, High Chief Lekan Balogun, on Monday, said members of the council would meet and announce the next Olubadan of Ibadan in line with tradition after the mourning of Oba Saliu Adetunji is over.   However, the Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja and two other members of the council…

JUST IN : Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji passes on

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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso has joined his ancestor.   The 93 years old monarch reportedly died in the early hours of today Sunday 2nd January at the University College Hospital UCH. Born in August 26, 1928, the music promoter and businessman became the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan on March 4, 2016. He was crowned by late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, the immediate past Governor of Oyo state. He became Mogaji of Alusekere Compound, Popoyemoja, Ibadan in 1976 but he became Jagun Balogun (the first step in his line)…

NYSC unveils maiden movie “A Call To Service

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The National Youth Service Corps has officially unveiled its maiden movie titled, “A Call to Service”. The Scheme said it would continue to sensitize members of the public on their expected roles and responsibilities as spelt out in the NYSC Act Cap N84 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and the NYSC Bye-Laws. It also reiterated its commitment towards encouraging the youths to be vanguards of patriotism, national unity, peace and cohesion, which are hallmarks of the National Service. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim stated this in Abuja…

Veteran Yoruba Actor, Baba Suwe dies at 63

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Ace Yoruba comic actor, Babatunde Omidina better known as Baba Suwe is dead. The announcement was made a few minutes ago when his son, Adesola Morenikeji Omidina took to his Instagram page to announce the sad news. He was born on August 22, 1958, in Inabere Street in Lagos Island where he grew up but hails from Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. Omidina had his primary education at Jamaitul Islamial Primary School in Lagos and Children Boarding School, Osogbo before he proceeded to Adekanbi Commercial High…

Sunday Dare hails Saidi Balogun on Online Movie Premier, says it’s a youth instructional

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Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has expressed his delight on the premiere of Saidi Balogun’s new movie ‘Online” The Minister stated that the movie highlighted the possible dangers that came with the virtual world and insights into how families can navigate these dangers. He reiterated that: The Internet has come with its immense benefits but young people must have their whits about them in order to be one step ahead of the perils that may accompany the opportunities offers ‘ Saidi has accomplished what many more…

Mentor Coach ,Olayode Abdulrasaq bags National Public Service Award 2021

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By Fatima Abubakar,Abuja Olayode AbdulRasaq Oluwole,an Owode-Yewa Ogun state born Abuja based Mentor Coach/Family Counselor, and On Air Personality(AOP) was on Thursday 28th October, 2021 honoured at 2021 NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS & SUMMIT held in Abuja. Olayode who was among other distinguished Nigerians honoured at the event, bagged the Public Service Ambassador Award,and also conferred with Honourary Doctorate Degree In Leadership And Good Governance. Olayode Abdulrasaq popularly known as Philosopher King commended the organizers of the award, he said the award will spur him to do more. ” I…