About 2, 500 local and international athletes are expected to participate in the 2nd edition of the ECOWAS Abuja International Half Marathon. The athletes expected at the event include those from Kenya, Ethiopia and China. Francis Njoaguani, the ECOWAS Director of Sports Development Centre, said this at a news conference on Friday, in Abuja. Njoaguari said the marathon was being organised by ECOWAS and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). He announced that the event is scheduled for this Saturday (tomorrow) in the FCT, Abuja. Njoaguari said the idea to organise the marathon was borne out of the need to…
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In a momentous gathering at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, distinguished sons and daughters of Egbaland came together to honour the immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Isola. Amidst the accolades and celebration, Isola seized the opportunity to address the pressing issue of the 12-year succession crisis plaguing Ogun State. Isola, a native of the Egba division of Ogun State, highlighted the detrimental impact of hostile succession in the state’s political landscape. He emphasized the need for political leaders and traditional rulers to unite in putting an end to the on-going hostility over succession…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has told friends, family members, well wishers and the general public not to organise any birthday party, gift or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 56th birthday billed for Thursday, December 21. Instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings, Governor Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him should make cash or material donations to the less privileged children in the state. Specifically, the governor requested that gifts and cash be sent to the three government special schools in the three senatorial districts of the state vis: Government Special School for the…
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December 15, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has said that the Ogun State Agro-Cargo Airport, when completed, would add value to the lives of the people and contribute to the rapid growth of the state and the nation’s economy. The Minister stated this while fielding questions from newsmen after being conducted round the airport by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The minister described the airport as a major economic project of the Prince Abiodun-led administration, which, when fully operational, will be a game-changer for the state. He said: “I have had…
Four healthcare workers have been jailed after they were caught on camera physically and emotionally abusing an elderly patient, reports The BBC on Thursday. While Ame Tunkara and Morountaro Adefila were found guilty of ill-treatment and wilful neglect and sentenced on December 8 to four months in prison, Danny Ohen and Bridget Aideyan were also found guilty of the same offences and sentenced to six months and four months, respectively, on November 14. The police revealed that the workers were caught on camera manhandling the 89-year-old woman who had vascular dementia and could not speak. In February 2020, the woman’s family…
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From a humble beginning as a steward at Protea Hotel Victoria Island Lagos, now Park Inn by Radisson, Steven James, who is professionally known as Chef Steffon, has grown through the ranks to become the executive chef of Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre, which opened to the public last year December after facility and service upgrade by Glocient Hospitality, its concessionaire and hospitality arm of Cavista Holdings. Recently at the Ekiti State-based resort, Chef Steffon spoke to Obinna Emelike about his professional impact, menu creations, patronage, feats and challenges so far. Who really is Chef Steffon? My name…
Exposing Hypocrisy of Acclaimed APC Uk on Recent ondo political crises – Olasumbo Faseesin Esq In a swift reaction, I read with dismay the faceless APC UK acknowledging the recent development in Ondo State, and further encouraging the Ag Deputy Governor to put all that it requires in the wheel of state’s progress. Unfortunately, the concluding paragraph suggests to me a set of people desperately searching political opportunities arising from the recent development in Ondo state. Recall that I had sometimes challenged the legitimacy of the APC UK, and had further, in my passionate drive for humanity caution excesses and…
Police to Declare Paz Oil Director, other wanted over Alleged $400,000 Fraud An High Court sitting in Ilorin granted the Nigeria Police Force, (NPF) an Order to declare the Directors of Paz Oil Nigeria Limited; Ibrahim Shehu Tenimu and Jemima Monosoko Shehu wanted for allegedly conspiring to defraud Dr. Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf, owner of Kam Steel Nigeria limited of $400,000. The Order followed series of attempts by law enforcement agencies to prosecute Ibrahim Shehu Tenimu, the prime suspect, all to no avail as he remains at large. Recalled that a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin had in August remanded…