In his condolence message on the passing of the renowned technocrat and distinguished administrator, the immediate past Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, stated that Kuforiji-Olubi was a woman of enormous integrity, quintessential professional and an intellectual of global repute who made her mark in a male dominated world
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Kuforiji-Olubi, who was a former President of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, was appointed the first female Chairman of United Bank of Africa in 1984, passed on at the age of 80 on Saturday
Kalu noted that the late accountant created a niche for herself in the private and public spheres of life
The Katsina State contingent did not notice that their float was too high to pass beneath the electric cables as they and everyone were carried away by the excitement and fanfare that being experienced during the procession
The awardees have contributed so much to the development in the South-South region of Nigeria, the awards organizers said in a statement on Friday
He noted that as Chairperson of “She Needs A Roof Project”, the governor’s wife had been transforming and uplifting the quality of life of widows and the less privileged members of society
Ayade said: “It is to the glory of God that we have witnessed the first and second dry run of the 2016 Calabar carnival.
“I wish to declare the 2016 Calabar carnival village open to all. The 2016 carnival will be better and bigger.
In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, Buhari also congratulated the Ondo State Government and all the subjects of Ondo Kingdom on the historical event
The annual dinner, which was held on November 26 in Lagos, was well attended by members of the association in all walks of life and was chaired by Ambassador Vincent Okobi
Receiving the awards on behalf of the company, the Sustainability and Regulatory Relationships Manager, Edem Vindah, thanked the organizers of the award for the recognitions
He said history and posterity would index the contributions of Ajayi to the socio-economic and political development of the nation.
Ambode said: “His thoughts and ideas on the path which our nation should tread for economic transformation and political emancipation are well captured for these current and future generations
In a congratulatory message signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Jonathan Vatsa, and made available to journalists in Minna, Colonel Bello was described as a “father, friend a role model and an elder statesman who has left good legacies behind even for his children”
According to a programme released by the church and the family, the train moves to Lagos on Monday, where a Service of Songs/Praise Celebration Concert will be held at the Lagos zonal headquarters of CAC, Agbala Itura in Agege, Lagos
Kalu described the oil tycoon as a philanthropist of inestimable status owing to his large-heart, generosity and commitment to the welfare of the people
The death of the Cuba strongman has triggered both celebration and mourning, as critics welcomed his demise, while supporters grieved for the polarising strongman who dominated Cuba for decades
I have crossed many paths and in the process, crossed the path of so many people who have greatly helped my race. The journey has taken me from primary school to the university and through the ranks of journalism/communication profession
NAN reports that Olasunkanmi popularly known as “Seun Egbegbe’’ was alleged to have stolen nine iPhones/ at the popular “Computer Village’’in Ikeja
In a letter he personally signed, President Buhari said he was delighted to welcome Abubakar “to the 70s club” and prayed that Allah would grant him “many more years of good health and service to Nigeria”
He said in the letter, wherein he addressed Abubakar as his dear brother: “I write to felicitate with you on the attainment of the proverbial age of three scores and ten, 70.
Olamilekun said: “I don’t know why I just like garri and dried fish, it gives me the kind of satisfaction I can’t describe, I just feel good after having it