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Customs CG Adeniyi shines bright, bags Leadership Newspaper “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has been honoured with the “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” award by Leadership Newspaper at the 17th edition of its Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. This prestigious accolade recognized his exceptional leadership and transformative reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Organised by Leadership Newspaper, the event celebrated top-performing public officials, with CGC Adeniyi emerged as the standout choice after a rigorous selection process that evaluated over ten high-ranking government figures. The award was presented in recognition of his…

Dabiri-Erewa urges Nigerians in Diaspora to uphold Patriotism, contribute to National Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians living abroad to remain patriotic and committed to the nation’s development, emphasizing that their contributions are vital to Nigeria’s progress. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) Abuja Iftar/Lecture Prayer, themed “Islam and Patriotism”, Dabiri-Erewa underscored the strong link between faith and love for one’s country. “As Muslims, patriotism is a core value embedded in our faith. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) demonstrated deep love…

A Golden Legacy: Celebrating Engr. Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, FNSE @50

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the realm of visionary leadership and corporate excellence, milestones serve as an opportunity to reflect on the journey, celebrate achievements, and anticipate a brighter future. Today, Matrix Energy Group proudly celebrates a significant moment in its history—the 50th birthday of its esteemed CEO, Engr. Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, FNSE.   This golden jubilee is not just a celebration of years; it’s a testament to the enduring legacy of a man whose visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on the organization and the energy sector at large.   Born 50…

Tinubu effects major shake- up in Ministry of Communications,Innovation,and Digital Economy, reapoints NITDA DG

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to fresh terms in office across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy: They are: (1) EVC / CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) — Aminu Maida (2) MD / CEO, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) — Nkechi Egerton-Idehen (3) DG / CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) — Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi (4) National Commissioner / CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) — Dr. Vincent Olatunji (5) Postmaster General / CEO, Nigerian…

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…

Danbatta, Ndiaye, Hoist Senegal’s Flag at WATRA Secretariat

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An event of historical significance took place in Maitama, Abuja on 16th September 2021, as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, joined His Excellency, Babacar Matar Ndiaye, the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Nigeria, to hoist the flag of Senegal at the Secretariat of West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA). Danbatta, who is also the Chairman of the Executive Council of WATRA, stated that the event was of such profound significance that it transcends the…

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

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,…

Ooni receives newly born Crown Prince,Adesoji Aderemi , unveils his facial identity

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The Ooni of Ife , His Imperial Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Tuesday received his crown prince Tadenikawo Adesoji Aderemi Ogunwusi, released his pictures to the public. According to the Ooni’s Director, Media & Public Affairs,Comrade Moses Olafare,the Crown Prince came in a motorcade to the entrance(Enu Geru)of the Palace and was received by the AGBA IFE led by Obalufe of Ife, Oba Idowu Adediwura, The MODEWA led by Lowa Adimula of Ife, Highchief Adeola Adeyeye and EMESEs led by Sarun Oriowo Oyeyemi. They all ushered the Prince…