As we trickled into Yemi Ogunbiyi’s cosy bungalow in the Staff Quarters at Ife, we were greeted by pulsating calypso tunes playing from a real stereo equipment. The trending hit songs of Lord Kitchener and Mighty Sparrow were softly booming in the background. A rich whiff of good food...
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By PROF LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA – Today, I join millions of Benue people and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating the 60th birthday of His Excellency, Hyacinth Alia — priest, leader, reformer, and Governor of Benue State. Life’s journey is often mysterious in its unfolding. For decades, Fr....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of fallen heroes. The President announced the initiative on Sunday, using the commemoration of his 74th birthday, to honour the...
My dear fellow Nigerians, Today, as I clock another year on the journey of life, I’m filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity to serve this great nation. I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion...
National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a statesman whose political journey has profoundly shaped the democratic evolution and development trajectory of Nigeria. He stated this in a congratulatory message to President Tinubu on the occasion of...
Music sensation Burna Boy delivered a show-stopping performance at Mr. Matthew Tonlagha’s 50th birthday party, turning the milestone celebration into a night to remember. The event, highlighted by Hype Tribe Desk on Instagram, brought together a dazzling mix of celebrities, dignitaries, and close friends, including Delta State Governor, Sheriff...
Warmest felicitations to the remarkable Dr. Agbor Neji Ebuta on his special day! As a distinguished Consultant Family Physician, Public Health Physician, and Public Administrator, Dr. Ebuta’s impressive credentials are matched only by his passion for improving lives. With his expertise shining on prominent TV networks like TVC, AIT,...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has pushed back against claims that her 65th birthday fundraising campaign for the completion of the long-abandoned National Library project is politically motivated. Speaking through her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced that a fundraising initiative tied to her 65th birthday has so far raised ₦20.4 billion toward the long-abandoned National Library headquarters in Abuja. Speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa, the First Lady emphasized that the effort is not a personal pet...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday on Sunday with a deeply personal tribute, celebrating her as the “quiet strength and enduring grace” that has anchored his life and leadership. In a heartfelt letter released from the Presidential Villa, Tinubu portrayed the First Lady...
My relationship with Dr Kayode Fayemi dates back to our time together in the pro-democracy movement in the 90s when we mounted local and international campaigns against military dictatorship. During the challenging General Sani Abacha era, civil rights and pro-democracy activists, especially those in exile, had to rely on their...
Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh on Friday celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary. Owoh took to his Instagram page @osuofia_nkemowoh to celebrate the milestone. He said: “Chi efogo, and it is my 70th birthday. “What else can I say? To God be all the glory. Special thanks to you all...
A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe, has congratulated Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on his 60th birthday. Okupe, in his congratulatory message to Kyari, said that the NNPCL under the leadership of Kyari had shamed critics. “I...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari on his 60th birthday on Jan. 8. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, commended Kyari’s diligence in transforming NNPCL...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom has joined millions of patriotic Nigerians in celebrating the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume on his 71st birthday. In a press statement by the Media Aide to the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has extended birthday wishes to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who celebrated his 82nd birthday today, December 17, 2024. Zulum praised Buhari for the leadership he provided during his stewardship of the country, noting the efforts he made to...
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated Prof. Iya Abubakar on his 90th birthday. The educationist and one-time vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria was Minister of Defence in the Second Republic. Abubakar, a renowned professor of Mathematics, also served as Senator representing Adamawa North between 1999 and...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has described former Governor Clement Ebri as a father, role model, statesman and an administrator, whose invaluable contributions to the development of the state remain indelible. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. NSA...
Fans and supporters of Nigerian music superstar Davido, popular known as ‘OBO’, have continued to celebrate him with goodwill messages as he turns 32 on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ‘Unavailable’ crooner, while expressing gratitude to God and his fans, had earlier in a...