Author: Olugbenga Fashina

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment is with immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role for his salient leadership and organisational abilities. The governor’s responsibilities will include working in close collaboration with the director-general of Renewed Hope Ambassador and the party hierarchy, particularly the national chairman of the APC, to ensure harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across all levels of mobilisation and engagement architecture. President Tinubu expects…

I rejoice with you on this special and glorious occasion of your 50th birthday, my dear brother at the Beautiful Gate, Dr. Sunday Ojerinde.Today, I pause with a heart full of gratitude to thank and appreciate God Almighty for your life. Fifty years is not just a number — it is a testimony. It is evidence of divine preservation, uncommon grace, and God’s unfailing faithfulness.You are a man whose life reflects dedication to God’s work, a vessel of honor in the vineyard, and a shining light to many souls. Through seasons of challenges and triumphs, the Lord has upheld you,…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the festival in Argungu, the President pledged sustained Federal Government support for tourism, agriculture, food security, and rural development. He commended the state government for successfully organising the historic cultural event, which attracted over 50,000 fishermen from across Nigeria and neighbouring countries. The four-day festival featured cultural displays, water competitions, traditional boxing, and dancing. “Congratulations. Well done. Very good show. Remarkable history. This…

Adron Homes and Properties has continued its ongoing “Love for Love Promo” as part of its Valentine season initiatives, encouraging couples, families, and investors to move beyond traditional gifts by embracing shared property ownership as a lasting expression of commitment and financial stability. The company stated that the promo, which has been running throughout the Valentine period, was designed to inspire Nigerians to build long-term value and legacy through real estate investments. It noted that the initiative offers attractive discounts, flexible payment options, and a variety of exclusive gift items across its estates and housing projects nationwide. Under the promo…

Photo caption: L-R: Sunday Olasupo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Nwamaka Kalu, Head, Human Resource Business Partnerships and Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc; Sunday Ogundele, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Obiora Mbaekwe, Head, HR Shared Services, Fidelity Bank Plc; Dr Julius Ogueri, Deputy Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Charles Nwachukwu, Chief Human Resources Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Dr Chidi Nwankwo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) donation of essential materials to inmates at Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives and…

In a renewed effort to reduce road crashes and enhance the safety of lives and property, the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has commissioned a Traffic Enlightenment Centre in Ota Division, Ogun West Senatorial District. The facility, described as a critical component of TRACE’s preventive and compliance-driven approach to traffic management, was inaugurated at a ceremony attended by TRACE officials, sister security and safety agencies, members of the media and other key stakeholders. Speaking at the event, TRACE Public Relations Officer, Commander Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the centre was established to educate and sensitise road users before, during…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday praised the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as bold decisions that rescued Nigeria from economic collapse and set the nation on the path of sustainable growth. Abiodun spoke at the Expanded Stakeholders Strategic Meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Abeokuta, where party leaders across the state unanimously endorsed President Tinubu for another term in office. Commending the president’s leadership, the governor said Tinubu demonstrated courage and clarity by confronting long-standing economic distortions, particularly the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies. “At a time…

The Chairman/CEO, Al-Hatyq Travels and Tours, Alhaji Otunba (Dr.) Mutiu Badmus, alongside the management and entire staff, joyfully rejoices with a woman of substance and immeasurable value, Chief Mrs. Temitope Adeola, on the celebration of her birthday.Today, we celebrate not just the passage of another year, but the grace, strength, elegance, and impact that define your remarkable life. You are a shining example of dignity, compassion, and purposeful living. Your wisdom inspires, your generosity uplifts, and your unwavering commitment to excellence continues to touch lives in profound ways.Chief Mrs. Temitope Adeola, you embody virtue and leadership with grace. Your contributions…

By Amb. Fashina Olugbenga Today, I celebrate an extraordinary woman of grace, strength, and undeniable substance — Chief Mrs. Temitope Adeola YAYI. Your life is a shining reflection of dignity, compassion, and purposeful impact. You embody elegance with strength, leadership with humility, and influence with integrity. In every space you occupy, you radiate excellence and inspire countless lives, especially women and the younger generation who look up to you as a beacon of hope and possibility. On this special occasion of your birthday, I join family, friends, and well-wishers in honoring not just your birth, but the remarkable journey of…

What does it take to lead a nation’s army through the birth pains of a young republic and turbulent coups?For Nigeria, one of the figures who quietly but profoundly shaped its military history was Major General David Akpode Ejoor (1932–2019). Born in Ovu, Delta State, Ejoor enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1953 and was commissioned three years later after training in Ghana and at the prestigious Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.From his early days, it was clear he had the discipline, intellect, and vision to rise to the top. He first took on national responsibility as Military Governor of the…