For Nigeria and the outside world, 2 August 1997 was a black day; unforgettable, particularly for musicians. It was a day Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died of opportunistic ailments caused by the dreaded  Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS, as announced to the world and his fans by his immediate elder brother, Prof. Olikoya Ramsome-Kuti, at a crowded press conference inside the then …

In recent days, there has been considerable public reaction to the list of honorees announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in commemoration of Democracy Day. Understandably, questions have been raised about the omission of some individuals who paid dearly in the struggle for democratic governance in Nigeria. Let me begin by extending my heartfelt congratulations to my colleagues—Dapo Olorunyomi, Bayo …

A media practitioner and naturalist, Oluwabukunolami Okunfunke has extended warm congratulations to City People Publisher, Mr. Seye Kehinde on being conferred with national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), by President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu announced this at the National Assembly during his State of the Nation address to mark Democracy Day on Thursday. In a …

National honours: Reps reject CFR award on speaker, says House not inferior to Senate The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, asked the Presidency to note that as one of the chambers that make up the National Assembly, it is not inferior to the Senate. This was as the House rejected the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) …

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, conferred national posthumous awards on 17 slain military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State. At the burial of the officers and soldiers at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, the President also announced scholarships and house gifts for the children and families of the slain military personnel. The officers and soldiers were murdered by …

The Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, on Sunday, announced 339 prominent Nigerians as recipients of the 2023 national honours. Some entertainers were included in the list. They are famous singer, David Adeleke (also known as Davido), and ace-filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, who were both awarded the Officer Of the Order of the Niger. Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor …

The football community in Nigeria has been celebration the conferment of the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Messages came from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria …

The list of National Honours Award is resplendent with names of personalities who have paid their dues through impacts on the Nigerian nation and her citizens Senator Tolu Odebiyi who bags Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) couldn’t have missed the list judging by his contributions on the floor of the Senate where he chairs the Federal Capital …

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere – Martin Luther King The struggle for the soul of the Nigerian university system between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continues into the eighth month. It has come with a series of fireworks ranging from taking ASUU to the Industrial Court; to the threat of proscribing …

For his immense contributions to the nation’s economic growth, employment and national development, President Muhammadu Buhari has awarded the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the Owner/Chief Executive Officer of Azikel Refinery, Dr Azibapu Godbless Eruani . With this development, the 48-year old medical practitioner, industrialist and celebrated entrepreneur becomes the youngest …