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King Goodwill Zwelithini died this morning at the age of 72. One of Africa’s longest reigning monarchs who was on the throne for at least 50 years was crowned King of the Zulu Nation of South Africa in 1971. The monarch had been in hospital for about a week to treat diabetes. His blood sugar was said to have shot to unmanageable levels, eventually leading to his passing. Meanwhile tributes are already pouring in from around the world for a very popular leader of his people who was part of the struggle to restore South Africa to a truly democratic…

Living in this world of ups and down to the age of 98 was no mean feat. It was more than a life well spent. It was the very epitome of God’s grace. And so when the matriarch of the Daodu family of Oka-Akoko, Madam Susannah Ayi Daodu, nee Oripeloye was finally called home by her maker, the children and the entire families decided to roll out the drums to celebrate this woman of grace and cornucopia of true motherhood. Having a son like Prince Akin Daodu, the Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Aróle Oòduà, the Ọọni of…

By Sola Ojewusi The magical year 2006 began with little event. The first two months were like business as usual in the world of televangelism. Even though the heralds of something wonderful coming were in the air, even though there were feelers that the iconic man of God TB Joshua was going to take the world by storm soon, nobody bargained for the amazing phenomenon that would blaze into the world like a monumental miracle. But when Emmanuel TV berthed on March 8 of that year, a day celebrated by women all over the world, the world was deeply astonished…

By Femi Adesina It was the end of an era Tuesday when Bunny Wailer, the last of the original Wailing Wailers passed away, aged 73. Bunny (original name Neville O’Rilley Livingston) completed the trio that formed the reggae music group, Bob Marley and the Wailing Wailers, alongside Marley and Peter Tosh in the 1960s. They recorded hit albums like Simmer Down, Stir it Up, and many others, before Bunny went solo around 1973. His reason was simple. He didn’t like extensive touring that the band did, saying it clashed with his Rastafarian beliefs, citing the pressure to eat processed foods…

Sadiq Daba who since the 70s regaled Nigerians with scintillating performances on TV and in cinemas has finally lost his battle with long term leukemia. The veteran, noted for his role in the popular 80s soap, Cock Crow at Down, took ill sometimes ago and efforts were made by some Nigerians, including the billionaire philanthropist, Femi Otedola to bankroll his treatment at home and abroad. Sadiq fought bravely, and at a time it looked like he was winning the battle. His death this evening brings a painful finale to a truly great life. More details later.

Immediate past Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Energy, Engr. Tunji Light Ariyomo will on Thursday be the Guest Speaker at a Lecture in FUTA, Akure marking the 2021 World Engineering Day Celebrations. The lecture, titled “Engineering for a Healthy Planet” is being organized by the Akure Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in association with the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Ariyomo is billed to speak on the topic, “Re-Envisioning the National Electricity Engagement Strategy”. The second lecture of the day titled “Acquisition, Funding and Management of Technology for Sustainable Development” will be delivered by Engr. Professor…

Almost 17 years since the telecom giant opened for business in Nigeria, Globacom’s brand mission to be Africa’s biggest network remains on track – arguably. From its inception, the brand clearly stated an intention to utilise its innovative services to its customers across the continent, while its national and continental commitment through storytelling has been evident. Gary Harwood, the co-founder of HKLM, the agency that conceptualised Globacom’s name and branding, explained that it takes special skills to build indigenous brands rather than coat-tailing big international brands. “You need to get out of your comfort zone and out of the major…

The Federal Government has taken delivery of yhe first batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. We will bring you updates in due course.

By Ismaila Uba Misilli Determined to further consolidate on the operations of his government, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has approved a minor cabinet reshufflement. In a letter signed by the Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, the details of the adjustments were given as follows: 1. Mohammed Danladi Adamu was moved from Ministry of Lands and Survey to Ministry of Rural, Community Development and Cooperatives. 2. Dr. Habu Dahiru from Ministry of Education to Ministry of Health 3. Usman Jafun Biri from Ministry of Rural, Community Development and Cooperatives to Ministry of Lands…

•Lagos organises retreat for top civil servants Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged all Permanent Secretaries in the State’s civil service to bring their experience to bear in creating implementation framework and seamless coordination in the delivery of Government’s programmes and policies. To achieve the administration’s set objectives, Sanwo-Olu said there must be efficient collaboration between Permanent Secretaries, who are experienced technocrats, and political heads assigned to their ministries to drive programmes’ implementation. The Governor advised Permanent Secretaries in the State’s public service to leverage the positions to foster teamwork with cabinet members for improved impact of governance…