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Photo News: NCC’s Joint Launch of New Strategic Vision Plan, EVCs Compendium of Speeches and NCC’s Podcast Channel

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Pictures: The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the EVC/CEO of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Board Chairman and Commissioners and other dignitaries at the Joint Launch of NCC’s new Strategic Vision (Implementation) Plan (SVP), The EVC’s Compendium and NCC Global Connect Podcast at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja today the 7th September, 2021

FG postpones ‘Nigeria at 60’ awards

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The Federal Government has postponed the Nigeria at 60 Jubilee Special Award ceremony, scheduled earlier to hold on Sept. 3. The Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Ifedayo Sayo, on Sunday in Abuja. Adebayo said that the Nigeria @60 Award ceremony was planned as part of jubilee celebrations of the nation’s Independence to honour 60 notable Nigerians that had made immense contributions to national growth. The minister regretted any inconveniences the postponement might have caused stakeholders…

2023 Guber Hopeful,Azeez Popoola Adeduntan eulogises Olubadan@93

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The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Chief (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji as he turns 93 years on Aug. 26, 2021.   In a statement issued through his media office, in Ibadan on Thursday, Adeduntan congratulated the royal father for a life well lived as he turned a year older.   The international surgeon described Oba Adetunji as his father and benefactor who always support him at all times.   He extended warm greetings to his Olori, family, friends and entire domain…

Rep Akande-Sadipe Congratulates Olubadan@93

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Member of the Green Chamber, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe congratulates the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso I on his 93rd birthday. In a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Olamilekan Olusada, the House of Representatives member congratulated the revered Ibadan monarch, as he celebrates Gods grace on his 93rd. The statement read, “The House of Representatives Member, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe extolled the many virtues of our royal father”. “No doubt, Kabiyesi has consistently ensured progress…

Organisers call for Maiden NSA Award nominations, voting

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The organizers of Nigeria Service Awards (NSA) on Tuesday called for nominations and voting into the various categories for the 2021 Maiden edition of the award scheduled for Nov. 11 The Convener of the Nigeria Service Awards (NSA) and Executive Director, COA Media, Amb. Cletus Akhimien disclosed this in a press Statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Jos.Plateau state. Amb. Cletus Akhimien who said nominations commences on Tuesday, Aug. 24,2021,said NSA Selection Process Time-line has Sept. 10,2021 as Deadline for submission of nominations, Sept 12: Call for the…

Gov Sani Bello advocates teaching of History in schools ….. urges Nigerians to preserve, promote their culture

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has called on Nigerians to maintain, preserve and promote their culture so as to enable them trace their backgrounds. Governor Sani Bello stated this when he visited the Emir of Zazzau, Alh. Ahmad Nuhu Bamali at his palace in zaria. Governor Sani Bello said he has learnt a lot after viewing the historical sites in the palace, stressed that history should be given priority in schools in order to educate the younger generation on their cultures and traditions. “The emir was kind enough to…

Traditional institution is a rallying point in Nigeria – Gov Sani Bello

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said that traditional institution remained a rallying point in Nigeria. Governor Sani Bello stated this at the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the 2nd Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero by the Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Bichi. He said that the convergence of different traditional leaders in the country to witness the coronation of the Emir of Bichi, further proved that their coming together would engender unity amongst Nigerians as they will learn from one…

Argungu Emir to Turban Lai Mohammed as ‘Kakakin Kebbi’

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All is set for the investiture and turbaning of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed for the traditional title of ‘Kakakin Kebbi’ (Ambassador of Kebbi Culture in Nigeria and Beyond). The turbaning will be done by the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Mohammed Sama’ila Mera at an elaborate event in Argungu on Saturday, 25th September, 2021. A statement from the Kebbi Emirate Council stated that the decision to bestow the traditional title of the Kakakin Kebbi on Alhaji Lai Mohammed was reached at the Council’s meeting based on…

SINL Nigeria Online news Publisher, Saminu Ibrahim gives daughter out in marriage

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The Publisher of a foremost online news medium, SINL Nigeria Online news (www.sinlnigeria.com.ng), Alhaji Saminu Ibrahim Saturday 2th July,2021, hosted prominent Nigerians in his country home ,Offa, Kwara state for his daughter’s wedding ceremony. It was joy all the way for the family of the Publisher ,Alhaji Saminu Ibrahim Ajibade,as he gave out the hand of his beautiful daughter, Hamida Titilope, in marriage with Abdulrazaq Olajide Alimi. The classy event which took place at the Ajoke hall of the Parliament event center, Offa, Kwara state on Saturday, July 24th, 2021,…

ÒGBÓRÍ ELÉMÒSÓ: A HISTORY OF A YORUBA TOWN

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Ògúnlolá was the name of the brave hunter and an expert archer, he was said to be of Ibariba descent. In the mid-17th century he migrated with his wife, Èsùu to the present site known today as Ọ̀gbómòsó, he first settled under a tree called Ajagbon (still standing near the king’s palace). Later on Ògúnlolá discovered that there were people who have settled in that area before him, he then went to introduce himself and fortunately they were also hunters just like him, they were; Aale, Onisile, Orisatolu and Akande.…