Tag: HONOUR
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MONDAY UWAGWU: Oborevwori and the UPU Induction: Significance of a Rare Honour
By Monday Uwagwu Long, long ago, it was held that hardly does a prophet have honour among his people. This is because, as a medieval-era English proverb says, (undue)familiarity breeds contempt. However, it appears that the notion of inadequate deference to the prophet among his people is changing, and the recent event in Delta State-the…
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Daura Emirate to honour Buhari today
Daura Emirate will today hold a traditional durbar, alongside other activities, in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State.
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Democracy without democrats, leadership without honour – By Owei Lakemfa
IN Geneva, Switzerland, an acquaintance once apologised that he was some minutes late for our appointment because he went to vote that morning. Everywhere and everything appeared normal. There was no indication of voting going on.
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How Redeemer’s University honoured pastor Adeboye
The Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun state, has honoured the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The Vice Chancellor of the institution Prof. Anthony Akinlo, is full of praises for Pastor Adeboye for always showing support to the institution since it was founded,
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I Go Dye bags award from Nigerian Army
Nigerian comedian, Francs Agoda a.k.a I Go Dye has added another feather to his cap. The revered entertainer through the Chief of Army staff of the Nigerian Army was presented, an award of commendation for positively projecting the praiseworthy virtues of the institution and his unwavering support. Recall that the comedian was honoured last month…
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Children rights activist, Malala conferred with highest UN honour
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, has designated children rights activist and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, as a UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education. Guterres, at a ceremony at UN headquarters in New York on Monday, praised Malala for her contributions to girls’ education even in the most difficult places.…