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There are indications that a part of the Nigeria’s 60th anniversary logo launched recently by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday might have been plagiarized by those contracted to designed it. The logo, investigation reveals, has a striking resemblance of that of a Russian gold mine which experts contend may lead to a huge copyright row involving Nigeria and certain international copyright owners. Tongues are already wagging about this and many other alleged copyright faux pas committed in the past by agents of government who were reportedly paid huge sums of money only to present the nation with what are at…

Reveals how He Got The Stage Name ‘Obesere’ The paramount king of music and the Bobagunwa of Yoruba land, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, has debunked the rumors making the rounds that he is presently at war with King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, K1, saying that both of them enjoy cordial relationship as far as ‘I am concerned’. He also revealed that his stage name, Obesere, was the nickname given to Adeleke Adesanya, one of his band boys, who always got angry whenever people referred to him as such.Alhaji Obesere, otherwise called “Omo Rapala” by his admirers, gave this indication while featuring…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Pharm (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, has empowered no fewer than 100 residents in Alimosho Federal Constituency through a financial loan facility. This is the third in series of the Commissioner’s empowerment programs which are earmarked for her constituency in the year 2020. She had hitherto empowered youths of her constituency by unleashing their potential via leadership training and also convened a community engagement stakeholders meeting to intimate the residents of the Federal Constituency about the T.H.E.ME.S. agenda of this administration and area of collaboration with government agencies early this year.The Commissioner disclosed…

Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary, describing him as an advocate of good governance. Oyetola in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan to congratulate Omisore, saluted him for his many sacrifices in advocating good governance in the State. The governor who also described Omisore as a grassroots politician and a lover of Osun and its people, said his investment in promoting democracy and good governance through sharing of wisdom and experience…

Members of a royal family in Àgbède, Edo State whose kinsman, Isa Ja Usman, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and some members of the party were recently attacked in Auchi, have accused the police of setting free the prime suspect of the attack. According to our investigation, the suspect, Salami Abibu who had earlier been apprehended last Tuesday and handed over first to the police at Agbede police station and later to the Auchi Area Command headed by Ms. Oki Rita Emesim was allegedly released on the orders of Ms. Emesim. Concerned that this might be a…

By Mary Odunola Okwudiba Come, see the dove that brings reliefsIn pains and griefs He brightened meFor most of time I swam in tearsHe flew just then as sent to meSang the song that echoed peaceAnd brought bright hope for days aheadCome, see the dove. The dove in fact, I still recallA day so dark with fears and wantsMy mum was sick, that wearied meThoughts and doubts my visions blurredThen calmly flew above my headCome, see the dove. The dove is One, the Creator’s workTo suit the heart with peaceful cooKill Him not then so wrongfullyDerive relief from nature’s flowHis…

…says gov running Oyo with ingenuity ….State’s anti-corruption agency to launch soon By Moses Alao The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa, said on Saturday that the governor is running the state with ingenuity, while also delivering incisive governance in the state. He maintained that contrary to insinuations that the governor has been spending Oyo State’s money on politics in other states, Governor Makinde has been spending the state’s resources to benefit the people of the state, which is why a lot of efforts have been going into turning around the infrastructure of…

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has commenced a mass housing scheme in Ibadan, Oyo state. The estate, situated at Ajoda New Town, Ibadan will comprise of well over 1,000 units of affordable housing. The project is a PPP between FHA and 5 Estate Development Firms which include Woodston Engineering & Construction Ltd., Timik Engineering & Construction Ltd., Greenwood Ltd. and two others. Under this arrangement, the developers will build and sell the housing units in partnership with the FHA. According to experts, the estate promises to be the best deal for Nigerians who are interested in real estate in Ibadan,…

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of the daughter of the former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko. Wammako who is currently Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence lost his daughter, Sadiya at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto on Thursday following complications associated with childbirth. According to a Press Release by his Special Adviser on Media and Pubkucity, Yomi Odunuga, “Senator Omo-Agege expressed sadness over the development and prayed for God Almighty to comfort his grieving colleague and grant him fortitude. “I feel personally…

By: Our Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. — A self-styled Ghanaian prophet, Sylvester Ofori was arrested after he fatally shot his wife outside an Orlando Florida USA credit union near the Mall at Millenia where she worked, according to police. The woman, 27-year-old Barbara Tommey, was shot near the front door of the business by her husband Sylvester Ofori, police said. The shooting happened at around 9 a.m. at Navy Federal Credit Union on Gardens Park Boulevard. Tommey was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. A search warrant was served at Ofori’s apartment, where he was taken into custody,…