Category: Events

Col. Saka celebrates education icon, Prof. Olu-Aderounmu @80, hails enduring legacy. By Kemi Aina  Retired military officer, Col. F.S. Saka, has paid glowing tribute to renowned educationist and administrator, Professor William Olusola Olu-Aderounmu, describing him as a visionary leader whose lifelong commitment to education, institution-building and public service has left an enduring legacy in Nigeria….

Bayelsa NUJ Visits Channels TV’s Anietie Samuel Over Father’s Death. By Chris Mark  The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, paid a condolence visit to Channels Television cameraman, Comrade Anietie Samuel, following the passing of his father. The delegation was received at the family house in…

Tinubu, Shettima, Others Extol Virtues of Pa Fasoranti at Centenary Celebration By Saheed Badmus  Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Pa Fasoranti as a moral compass and living witness to Nigeria’s historical evolution, saying his life symbolises courage, sacrifice and principled commitment to public service. Vice President Kashim Shettima who stated this on Monday on…

You’re a living legend of Yoruba heritage, national service – Iya Adini eulogises Fasoranti at 100 By Chris Mark   The Iya Adini of Akure Kingdom, Alhaja Hon. F. I. Gidado has joined family, friends, and well-wishers across Nigeria and the Yoruba nation to celebrate a towering elder statesman, Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, on the remarkable…

 Belated birthday felicitations: You’re a rare breed whose leadership inspires hope- Otunba Adesina eulogies Tunji Ojo By Ladidi Al-Hassan  Alhaji Otunba Adesina has extended warm belated birthday felicitations to the Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, celebrating a life of impactful service and visionary leadership. In his goodwill message, Adesina described the Minister as a…

Diamond Jubilee: A mother’s heart in a baby sister’s role: Celebrating a rare gem at 60 When a sister grows into a mother, mentor and pillar of strength all in one lifetime, the story deserves to be told loudly and joyfully. That is exactly how the Publisher of Ebony Herald International Magazine, Alhaji Lai Gidado,…

Apostle George Odoko Bags BMNA ‘Visionary Prophet of the Year 2026’ Award By Chris Mark  It was an exciting moment for members of Heroes Palace International Church, also known as “I Am A Hero, Home of Testimonies,” when the Bayelsa Media Network Awards team, led by Project Manager Mr. Mathew Ozegbe, presented the Visionary Prophet…

Oba Olu Falae’s life mirrors Nigeria’s journey, says Mimiko By Lai Gidado  Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has described The “Triumph of Grace”, the autobiography of elder statesman, Oba Olu Falae, as a significant addition to Nigeria’s political and historical literature. Speaking while reviewing the book at its presentation in Lagos on Thursday, Mimiko…

Legacy of Love: Chief Egirani, Bayelsa Matriarch, Buried with Honors at 91 By Chris Mark  The remains of late Royal Highness Chief (Mrs) Violet Egirani were laid to rest on 15th March, 2026 at her country home, Ayama Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Chief Egirani, age 91, was the mother of…