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GBENGA OMOTOSO: A Veteran Journalist per excellence| By:Fashina Shakiru

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By:Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Publisher of INN, Mr Gbolahan Odunsanya called me yesterday on 30th June when the vapors were getting set to pour with no sign of rays but clouds of rain, to inform me that Mr. Gbenga Omotoso worth celebrating, then I put a pen on paper, while reflected on the best words that best describe the amiable former Editor of  The Nation Newspaper and present Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos  In a world today, there are things largely judged by public perceptions, excellent performance, determination and appearance to the people in service, these qualities described what Prophet Isaiah portrays in the bible as little thinker, little worker, Mr omotoso is a figure to reckon with in the present administration of Lagos state. The man as gentle as dove is one of the best brains Govenor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's cabinet never losses his temper easily, ebullient, jovial, articulate and concise in his dealings and public presentation when ...

ECAPI HONORS MAMA DIASPORA AS GRAND MATRON | FLYCOMNEWS

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* Praises Npower initiative, wants private sector to do more. By: Fashina Shakiru In recognition of her  efforts in conflict management, crime control and corporate social responsibility, the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) recently honored the Chairman of Board of Trustees, Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development (SVNED); HRM Queen Aminat Temitope Ajayi a.k.a Mama Diaspora as the grand matron of the organization in a courtesy visit to her Lagos residence. The Founder and National President of ECAPI, Ambassador Samuel Eniola Adam says ECAPI is a worldwide non-governmental organization. It works across the globe in collaboration with all the security agencies. It was registered in Nigeria on August 2016 under the Corporate Affairs Commission. The President noted that 'security is everybody's business'. This way is to undercover crime and not to fight crime with guns. It is to act as crime stoppers to give information, create awa...

ABDULMUMUNI ABIOLA FETES AREGBESOLA @ 63

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By Oki Samson. * Describes him as 'Embodiment of Simplicity and Humility' * Says, Youths should learn from the 'Digital Man Abdulmumuni Abiola, young entrepreneur and son of late icon of democracy, Chief M.K.O. Abiola has portrayed Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as his worthy mentor and political godfather as the Federal Minister fetes his 63rd birthday. He shared his eulogy in a brief chat he exclusively released to Trek Africa Newspaper. The young Abiola stated: 'The Oranmiyan, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is a mentor, father and role model to me. He is an inspiration to youths who motivate by words and deeds that there is a lot to learn from him. He is a go getter who always achieve results from all he does.' 'I call him the digital man. You will see him with his tablet always keeping afresh in knowledge. I encourage young Africans to learn from him. His youthful life he lived for the enthronement of democracy in our dear c...

Sifax Boss, Afolabi Celebrates With Islamic Faithful On Eid-Il-Fitri FLYCOMNEWS

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Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak, those are some of the words emanating from the shipping magnate himself, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Sifax Group of Companies a vastly successful shipping, transport, logistics, hospitality, real estate multifaceted company. In his message to Muslim faithful across the country, the easy going but sociable dude wishes all Islamic brothers and sisters a happy celebration of the Eid-il-Fitri period. The advised Muslims to be grateful to the Almighty Allah who protected and guided them to witness yet another successful fasting this year. He said the Almighty Allah deserves all the praises and adoration. He also expressed his concern about the dreaded Corona virus disease killing thousands of souls worldwide saying that Allah would surely bring the menace of this ugly pandemic to an end. While urging Muslims to stay in tune with governments' directives on ways to stop the spread of Covid-19, Dr. Afolabi urged all Isl...

A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO A GREAT BESTIE. |FASHINA SHAKIRU

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OLADELE DADA, a heuristic teacher, whiz prolific story writer, author, publisher, and steeled journalist. A special day worth celebrating with a passionate, brained, energetic, brilliant, affectionate young man with simpatico attention  A birthday not only a celebration of life  atmospheric years but of worth contributions imparted through the lens of people around; Dele as an abet journalist nurture the interest of the people to the field, as a teacher likes planting the seed of knowledge to germinate for the nation's survival while your playwright croon entertainer many has also passed through your lenses Dele, my encounter of recent with you has been a great success, exposure and influence in the field of journalism. Time created to nurture, training on the comportment and skeptical not cynical journalist, a great plus for me! This tribute for making your special day can't be completed without letting the world know that among one of the brains and engine roo...

Adams: A Tribute to a quintessential Sociologist /historian @ 57 |FLUCOMNEWS

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By: Fashina Shakiru Chief Lawal Babatunde Adams Chief Lawal  Adams, a connoisseur scholar, prolific writer, historian,  sociologist, politician and socialite,  earned his innumerable streaks in the times of time in the world. A king does not need to announce his arrival his aura will announce. The presence of this man of honour in any environment will illuminate it. Today Tuesday 19th, May 2020, the aura sparks a brighter light as the King marks another new year of a achiever with more blessings and good health. Chief Adams has done remarkably well as a good role model to young Lagosians, served tirelessly, contributed to the social development of Eko in particular and Lagos state in general, he used his works to put some of our local indeginous communities on world map. Chief Lawal Adams is a proud son of Isale Igangan and despite his exposures to the International world, he is always proud of his country (Nigeria). The enormous  contributions of...

BIRTHDAY REMARKS TO MANAGING DIRECTOR A & A MOTORS PRINCE ABAYOMI ABELE AJELE| Flycomnews

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By: Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru Birthdays are usually a very memorable and special day in the life of every human being. It is also a day that calls for reflection, for some people, it is a day to just wine and dine, have fun and it goes on for the rest of their life. Whilst for some, it is a moment of impact and leaving enduring legacies behind. For the person of Prince Abayomi Abele Ajele, the Managing Director A&A Motors Lagos, as asute businessman and grassroots mobilize .  It is a moment of mould and birthing great and sound leader of characters and competencies.  Spurred by his burning passion to see the light and, you have exhibited uncommon wisdom, remarkable vision, and exemplary leadership. I wish you peace, good health, and happiness. Congratulations and happy birthday. As you mark your years of existence on earth today, on this special day, l want to tell you that people recognize your labor of love, good of humanitarian services and welfare a...

ELETU AUDACITY OF HOPE FOR ISLANDERS | By Fashina Shakiru

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A BIRTHDAY SATIRE REMARKS His lens of glasses, shows most handsome dude, short slim shady  dangerously infectious in noble character and humility. A terrifying hardworking supervisor for environment, consciously exposed to nature cleaner city. One of the most recognised, resourceful and respectful humble, cerebral in the city of Island today He is a perfect description of a joy giver, never one to be found in the court of bitterness and  extremely loyal  He is man of iron-willed but feebly compassionate, turn anger to laughter in seconds. Perilously thinker, witty goal achiever , given a space of nature, wonders around the clocks neighborhood His prolific nature consistently earns recognitions, awards, global citizenship,  best performance. The Islanders known audacity of hope in cerebral to lead. Happy Birthday Honourable Moshood Olawale Eletu Supervisor For environment, Lagos Island Local Government Congratulations!!!!

MOVERS AND SHAKERS OF NIGERIA MIGHTY GRACE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF BILLIONAIRE, INDUSTRIALIST RASAQ OKOYA

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Those who witness the 80th birthday celebration of renowned industrialist and business mogul, Aare Rasaq Okoya at his panache Oluwanishola Estate will readily agreed that it was the first-class party, which will remain unforgettable in memories of those that attend the first-class party for a very long time. The highlight of the event was the cutting of birthday cake by the celebrator flanked by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Governor of Lagos, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu among others. The vice president, who presided over the cutting of the cake, prayed God to grant Okoya 100 years, preserve him and keep him in good health. For a man who started from a very humble and poor beginning, eking out a living from petty trading, to rise to the topmost echelon as an industrial giant, it should not surprise anyone that his 80th has been celebrated in amidst pomp and the ceremony, starting with a thanksgiving prayer with him and close me...

Okoya set to marks 80th birthday

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Nigeria’s foremost industrialist; Aare Rasak Akanni Okoya; the founder of Eleganza Group will clock 80 years on Sunday, the 12th of January, 2020. The indefatigable businessman who started trading at a very tender age before venturing into manufacturing will be serenaded by top business moguls, politicians, high powered celebrities and dignitaries that cut across all sectors of the Nigerian and international economy. There is no doubts that Aare Rasaq Akanni Okoya has paid his dues in helping many out of poverty through the establishment of his group of companies that is into diverse economical sectors, most popular of which is the Eleganza Industries now rebranded as the Eleganza Industrial City, where thousands of Nigerians and expatriates earn their daily living. According to research conducted by the Squard Media Group led by Quadri Olowolagba, Aare Rasaq Okoya will celebrate the 80th birthday at his massive and expansive Oluwanisola Estate in Lagos State. It was g...

MediaCraft Emerged PR Agency Of The Year

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CEO, Ehiguese, Is PR Practitioner Of The Year Nigeria’s foremost Public Relations agency, Mediacraft Associates, has  emerged winner of the Public Relations Consultancy of the Year Award,  at the just concluded Lagos PR Industry Gala & Awards (LaPRIGA), held  at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. It was double honours for the consultancy firm at the event, as its CEO,  Mr. John Ehiguese, also bagged the PR Practitioner of the Year Award.  The agency clinched the prestigious award for its ‘creativity, and how it  deploys global best practices and processes in rendering qualitative  services to its numerous clients’. Presenting the award, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo, the National President  and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)  urged the management of Mediacraft Associates to sustain the  momentum and continue to set the pace in the industry. In his response, Mr. John Ehiguese was f...

ADAMS THE IRAWO ADINNI OF QURANIC CENTRAL MOSQUE OF LAGOS| Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru

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The chief Imam of Quranic Central Mosque of Lagos Alhaji Abdul Rasheed Ajose and his executive committee has appointed Chief Lawal Babatunde Adams as IRAWO ADINNI of Quranic Central Mosque of Lagos. In a letter signed by the General Secretary of the historic mosque Alhaji Prince Shakiru Giwa read ' having observed his contributions towards the growth and upliftment of Quranic Muslim Community in particular and Islam in general resolved to honour Lawal Babatunde Adams with the Chieftaincy title ' IRAWO ADINNI of Quranic Central Mosque of Lagos' which will be officially conferred on December 1st, 2019 as committee for the turbanning committee stated, having accepted the offer of appointment dated back 26th of June 2019. Chief Lawal Babatunde Adams is a great historian, Sociologist. Scholar of high repute, writer/author, teacher and former lecturer at Lagos State University (LASU) before he moved to Toronto Ontario Canada as education consultant, Writer/author and pu...

QURANIC CENTRAL MOSQUE SETS TO HONOUR AND TURBAN 18 MEMBERS WITH CHIEFTAINCY TITLE S ON 1ST OF DECEMBER, 2019.|Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru

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.....OLUSI, ADAMS, BELLO, BAKARE AND OTHERS WILL BE TURBANNED As the 15th Chief imam of Quranic Central Mosque of Lagos was successfully and officially turbaned on Sunday 28th of July, 2019, the board and executive members of the Quranic Mosque with the Chief imam Alhaji Abdul Rasheed Ajose  agreed to honour prominent and pious Muslims who have contributed to the growth and propagation of Islam in our society. According to the General Secretary of Quranic Central Mosque Chief Shakiru Giwa ' having observed the contributions of the selected personalities towards the growth and upliftment of Quranic Muslim Community in particular and Islam in general resolved to honour the following 18 personalities with Chieftaincy titles of our historic mosque on Sunday December 1st, 2019, having accepted the offer letters dated back 26th of June, 2019. MEET THE NEW CHIEFS OF QURANIC CENTRAL MOSQUE OF LAGOS 1.  RAFIU OLAWALE OJIKUT  = AS BASHORUN ADINNI 2. SULAIM...

Temitope Oni wears end of school gown |Flycomnews

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Temitope Oni wears end of school gown By: Oladele Dada Just like every dream of a serious minded scholar to reach the pinnacle of academic excellence, such is   ONI Temitope’s case. Her wish of becoming a Doctor of Philosophy had been at the forefront of her academic journey and this came to a reality last at the 23rd Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University Ojo. ONI Temitope didn’t just graduated, but against all odds, she emerged as one of the best graduating Doctorate students  in Counselling Psychology. What a great feat! Speaking with Flyconnews, on how she felt, she said “it has always been my dream to wear the end of the school gown, which is the highest academic gown. Remembering my ordeals, it was not easy, but with strong determination and believing in God, everything will work out as planned. There will be challenges, but we must be tenacious in achieving our goals. And that’s why I want to encourage everyone to pursue his/her dream. I am real...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAMSEL

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAMSEL Yeye mi, every 17th of May, the creator and your destiny has been set aside as especial and remarkable day in your life to Mark the existence of your lifehood year, as today, mark the day, your passionate, caring and best lover Mobolaji send a congratulations and birthday remarkable wishes to you. Yeye mi,  you are a dazzling damsel that radiates not just in beauty but brains, and I will daze you with this regal paragon of beauty. You show a good obedient heart to your lovely lover and always care to know about every moment of her life and as an understandable person with heart that gives abundance to hope of life as your names nomenclature of joy, good and happiness. As compassionate giver of hope and  because has described by your lovely man, you always show a cerebral bundle of wits, puff before you this intellectual bundle of wit, tact and candour. Yeye mi, as you lovely fond to be called a paragon of beauty same way you are a s...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA FROM FLYCOMNEWS

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AN ODE TO GRANDMA Singing ...."Mama tosolokomi wasaye, ESE moma dupe ore tese gbogbo" I'm indebted to you for all you have done for me. Abiyamo tooto! You're an epitome of diligence and persistence. You've nurtured us so greatly that we are not afraid of any challenge.  You taught us so many things, among all to be hardworking and uphold Godly principles.  I'm so proud of you. You're one in one million women. Today, as you clock another year, its my prayer that; God spares you to reap the fruits of your labour, makes life colorful for you and fortifies you with you with all the good things of life. (Amen)  I love you so much mum. Happy birthday great woman! Ebamikira fun mama mi, Orisa bi Iya OSI laye! Help me celebrate my mother friends... #proudgrandma #joyofmotherhood #godlywoman #abiyamotooto #mcdiamondmother

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY GOLDEN JUBILEE "T MAMA"

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HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY GOLDEN JUBILEE "T MAMA" By: Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru. Birthdays are the reminder of life and it's vanities, about the times of impact and grace to do, they are the measure of existence in a wild goose chase. I have decided to take a minute to echoes the economium of someone who like many greats has write her name in the sand of times. A woman but the well known achiever and one of many parts. As the Holy book says, 'by their fruits, shall we know them', her inexhaustible list of accomplishment speaks volume for itself. She is TAWAKALIT OMOTAYO FASHINA BEYIOKU  an illustrious daughter of Okepopo Fashina of Lagos lsland, Lagos state  the heart hub of economy of Nigeria and Africa, you are a dazzling damsel that radiates not just in beauty, elegant but passionate, caring and loving mother as well as paragon of beauty As an entrepreneur par excellence, your bit of excellence cannot be over empathized as you continue to be a guid...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADUNNI AS YOUR MAMA CELEBRATES YOU

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADUNNI AS YOUR MAMA CELEBRATES YOU By: Fashina Mobolaji Shakiru Every 13th of May, the creator of all universal and your destiny has been set aside as especial and remarkable day in your life to Mark the existence of your lifehood year, as today, mark the day, your beautiful, passionate, caring and best mother in the world send a congratulations and birthday remarkable wishes to you. CHRISTIANA, ADUNI,OLUWAFUNMILAYO KOFOWOROA TEMITOPE, MOYOSOEEOLUWA you are a dazzling damsel that radiates not just in beauty but brains, and I will daze you with this regal paragon of beauty. You show a good obedient heart to your lovely mother and always care to know about every moment of her life and as an understandable person with heart that gives abundance to hope of life as your names nomenclature of joy, good and happiness As a student,  Mass Communication Lagos state polytechnic, as truthful part of your training career and the watchdog to the mirror of the...