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Rep O K Chinda @58: Celebrating an icon in legislative matters …. championing motions and bills designed to elevate the common good of Nigerians.

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On March 24, Rep Ogundu Kingsley Chinda, a lawyer and the House of Representatives Minority Caucus leader, will be 24 months close to his 60th birthday.   O.K. as he is fondly called by his close associates, he has been in the forefront of progressive legislative matters in Nigeria since 2011 when his constituents in Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency voted him to represent them.   Going by his legislative records, Chinda has proven that the Hallmark of a dedicated legislator is his ability to table motions and bills capable of alleviating…

Ministerial Nominee: Mohammed Idris Malagi, profile in entrepreneurship, service to humanity

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One of the Ministerial nominees unveiled on Thursday July 27 at the Nigeria’s Senate is Muhammad Idris, a renowned entrepreneur.   He is easily known as the Publisher of Blueprint newspapers, based in Abuja, Nigeria. Most people refer to him simply as Chairman.   Idris who holds the traditional title of Kakaaki Nupe is a nominee from Niger State, North Central Nigeria.   Those who know him closely attest to his thoroughness, humility and kindness.   Significantly Idris can equally be described as a self-made, who by the grace of…

Breakfast with Yebo Gogo, Kole Omotoso By Festus Adedayo

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In 2018 when news sieved in that that constellation of emeriti, Prof Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, had crept into Akure, Ondo State, our association, Ooye Development Initiative, (ODI) bated him like mousetrap does mice. Was Akure big enough to contain that hippopotamus-statured literary giant? I wondered. I, perhaps, was the most excited of the lot. I had read Omotoso’s works with doting wonder and imagined if he wasn’t a gnome or some genie. So, this day in September, as we drove towards the then pot-holes ridden Oda road to honour an…

Happy Birthday Chief Oku Ukpong

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An accomplished Environmentalist, a believer in the noiseless delivery of selfless service to both his immediate community, Oro-Ukpabang and humanity as a whole.   Born into the iconic family of Late Engr. Robin Oku Ukpong and Late Madam Akon Oku Ukpong of Udung Uwe Village in Urue Offong Oruko, Akwa Ibom State. His father was the first engineer ever to come from Oro Nation and was one of the local civil engineers who constructed the Niger Bridge in Onitsha, the third largest ethnic tribe in Akwa Ibom State. For his…

RAYMOND DOKPESI: One Candle That Lit The World By Law Mefor

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Germany Kent gave this fitting formula for a good life: “Live your life in such a way that you’ll be remembered for your kindness, compassion, fairness, character, benevolence, and a force for good who had much respect for life, in general.” High Chief Raymond Alegho Dokpesi, who was just buried, was one guy who followed this principle to the fullest. The sage’s passing has several important lessons for us to learn. There is peace and time for thought after a storm such as caused by his sudden exit. I have…

Biography of Majek Fashek

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Majekodunmi Fasheke , popularly known as Majek Fashek (pronounced as Ma-je-ko-dun-mi Ifa-kii-she-eke ), was a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist.   He was best known in his home country for the 1988 album Prisoner of Conscience , which included the multiple award-winning single “Send Down the Rain”.   Also known as The Rainmaker , he has worked with various artists worldwide, including Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and Beyoncé .   Fashek was born in Benin City to an Edo Old Bendel State mother and a Ijesha father,(Osun…

David Mark: Otukpo homeboy turns 75 By Paul Mumeh

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David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark, a retired Army General and President of the 6th and 7th Senate (2007-2011 & 2011-2015), Federal Republic of Nigeria is 75, (April 8, 2023). He is unarguably an accomplished soldier and a successful politician.   As a soldier, he rose to the commanding height of his profession; a Brigadier General and Director of Signals, Nigerian Army and as a politician, he rose to the position of President of the Senate; ranking number three citizen in Nigeria then.   They are very few men and women in…

Late Rev Father SAM IGBAFE, Tributes, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The revered catholic priest, late Reverend Father Sam Igbafe MSP who died on Christmas day, 25th December, 2022 was a known priest over a decade ago even as a Muslim follower, though, with a wife with a christian background and a strong catholic follower. The Missionary Society of St Paul MSP catholic priest was the co-overseeing priest at St Anselm Catholic church, Gwagwalada in Abuja, also a strong member of the MSP seminary in his life time, and for his exposures and interaction, Late Rev Father SAM IGBAFE had indulged…

Gov Oyetola greets foremost lawyer, Yusuf Ali, on birthday anniversary

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As he marked his birthday today, 7 September, 2022, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has sent warm greetings to a foremost lawyer and Chairman, Governing Council of the State University, UNIOSUN, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN.   In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor said he joined family members, associates, colleagues and wellwishers to celebrate the legal luminary and philanthropist whom he said continues to deploy his God-given talent and resources for the benefit of humanity.   He described Ali as an illustrious son…

Gov Yahaya Bello salutes Sen Tunde Ogbeha on his birthday ….. says he is an accomplished man

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Kogi state Governor, Yayaha Bello has congratulated Retired Military General and renowned political Icon, Sen. Tunde Ogbeha on the occasion of his birthday described him as an accomplished man.   The Governor whose birthday felicitation was contained in a press statement signed on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu added that the celebrant was a man of many parts.   He said that Senator Ogbeha’s profile was remarkably iconic which has truly presented him as a dedicated servant of the nation and the people in various capacity whether…