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Experts recommend Bishop Ajayi Crowther for National Hero award
Research experts have recommended Nigeria’s foremost clergyman and the first African Anglican Bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther, to the Federal Government for the national hero award, saying his contributions to religious and moral reshaping…
UAE issues marriage license to first non-Muslim couple
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) has issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple as part of the Gulf country moves to keep its edge over regional competitors.
As gathered, a Canadian couple were the first to marry under…
Tutu contributions to world peace immeasurable – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described as immeasurable the contribution of late Nobel laureate and anti-apartheid advocate in South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to world peace, saying the cleric efforts helped in restoring normalcy…
Why I divorce Ooni after 3yrs marriage – Queen Naomi
The Ooni of Ife's wife, Queen Silekunola Naomi, has announced her separation from her husband, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and her affinity from the place and all royal functions, saying she had taken the decision for her peace of mind and that…
How Funmi Olotu’s industry experience is changing Lagos lottery board, gaming system
Despite limitations on professional aspiration of female gender across Africa, particularly in Nigeria, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Lagos State Governor on State Lotteries, Funmi Olotu, has continued setting the pace and…
Ayade suspends 2021 Calabar Carnival amid Omicron scare
Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has suspended the 2021 edition of the Calabar Carnival following the outbreak of more deadly variant of coronavirus identified as Omicron which has been designated by World Health Organization (WHO) as…
Court upholds homosexuality decriminalisation ruling in Botswana
Botswana highest court has upheld a 2019 ruling that decriminalised gay sex, a decision hailed by gay community as establishing the southern African country as a "true democracy".
Before the 2019 High Court ruling, which was praised by…
Japanese princess readies for marriage amid $35,000 in-law’s debt controversies
Barring any last minute changes, Japanese Princess Mako would marry her long-time friend and fiance, a former college classmate, on October 26, after years of intense scrutiny and criticism that cast her engagement in an unflattering light…
Osun Govt. picks Alakija, Adeboye, 26 others for lifetime award
The Osun State Government has unveiled plans to honour 28 distinguished and prominent citizens of the state with lifetime achievements award as part of activities lined up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the state's creation.
As…
Over 2000 Borno youths get Zulum’s N50,000 business support
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has launched the 2021 Nationwide Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) provided by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, (SMEDAN) with aim of boosting businesses affected by…