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The demise of A storm calmer

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It is no longer news that a unique Nigerian bridge builder and exemplary storm calmer, Mallam Ismail Isa Funtua, OFR, mni, is dead. The media waves throbbed with his obituary last Monday, July 20, 2020, with a reverberating effect across the world. He was said to have died of cardiac arrest. A magnanimous gentleman of unequalled professional status, Mallam Funtua, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello and Manchester Universities as well as life Patron of International Press Institute (IPI), was simply a quintessential socialite with abhorrence for tribal and religious discrimination.…

Gov Yahaya Bello celebrates General Jemibewon @ 80

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with Major Gen. David Medayese Jemibewon (rtd) on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration. The Governor described the elder statesman as a rare gem and a great gift not only to the state but also the entire nation. The Governor added that his patriotic zeal for the nation took him into the Nigerian Army in 1960 where he served in various capacities as he distinguished himself in all and rose to the enviable rank of a Major General. Governor Bello stated that…

Meet The World’s Only Combined Heart And Kidney Specialist Doctor Who Is A Nigerian

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Dr. Olurotimi John Badero is a Nigerian-American physician; Interventional cardiologist and Interventional nephrologist who has been recognized as the world’s first and only fully trained cardio-nephrologist (heart and kidney specialist).   Olurotimi John Badero was born in Lagos, Nigeria and is the seventh of nine children. He had his education in Nigeria and after obtaining his medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, he worked at General Hospital Isolo in Lagos to fulfill his one-year service requirement with the National Youth Service Corps. After this, he relocated to the United States…

Oyetola felicitates Alabi at 55, says he’s loyal Deputy Governor

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Governor of State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated his deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi, on the celebration of his 55th birthday anniversary, he described Alabi as a loyal Deputy who typified the Omoluabi ethos, which Osun holds dearly. Oyetola hailed his deputy’s commitment and dedication to the ideals, policies and programmes of the All Progressives Congress-led administration in the State, saying he remains a Deputy Governor every reasonable and responsible Governor would always crave for. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Sunday…

Tribute to Femi Oyetola on his birthday By Ismail Omipidan

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I have encountered a few first families in my life. But my encounter with Mustapha Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor, Alh. Sule Lamido, changed my perception about children of governors. Humble. Smart. Respectful. I had thought it would be my last close encounter with children of first families until August last year when providence brought me to Osun. I resumed on August 5, just a few days to Sallah. I was still trying to settle down, trying to know the family. One morning, on Sallah day, he…

President Buhari celebrates Alhaja Erogbogbo, ‘Kind Teacher’ at 90

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President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Alhaja Sadiat Abeke Erogbogbo, a retired teacher and businesswoman who turns 90 June 7, 2020. Buhari also felicitated with the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the woman, who was known as ‘Kind Teacher’ in the early part of her professional life. Alhaja Erogbogbo,a well-rounded Nigerian,was born in Kano in 1930, schooled in Lagos, and later taught in Kano, Lagos and Jos, where she impacted positively on the lives of students who passed through her tutelage, hence the sobriquet, ‘Kind Teacher.’ President Buhari saluted…

President Buhari felicitates with former Oyo Governor, Alao Akala at 70

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President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The President congratulated the Ogbomoso-born grassroots politician, lauded him for ability to blend with all classes of society, and touching lives positively. Buhari also felicitated with the family, friends and political associates of the former governor, wished him longer life, good health, and greater service to his people and motherland.  

Sunday Dare celebrates Akala at 70

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The Minister for Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has congratulated former Oyo State Governor Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala on his landmark 70th birthday. According to Dare, “Let me congratulate you on your 70th birthday. You have indeed come a long way and poised to even go further. I celebrate with you today and pray that God will continue to keep you in good health and give you the oto complete to serve”. The Minister further noted that: “When you have the grace to celebrate this landmark age in…

President Buhari congratulates Soun of Ogbomoso at 94

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President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, as he turns 94 on May 27, 2020. The President stated that the almost five-decade reign of the monarch has witnessed peace, prosperity and development, with natives and settlers alike in Ogbomoso enjoying the amity that has attended the time of the respected Oba. “Your time has brought joy and succour to the people, and may it continue to be so, as you turn 94,”President Buhari said. “The collaboration various governments at both state and…

Oyetola congratulates Aregbesola @ 63

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Govenor of the state of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated his predecessor and Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary. Aregbesola will be 63 on Monday, May 25. Oyetola, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Sunday, lauded the former governor for his service to the State, and specially thanked him for accepting to serve on the State’s Food and Relief Committee despite his tight schedule. He said that the State would always be ready to benefit from his…