By NAN 13 August 2023 | 9:29 am President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of goodwill to veteran journalist and celebrated columnist, Mr Ray Ekpu, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. This is contained in a statement by Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Sunday in Abuja. The President said Ekpu’s life was synonymous… Ray Ekpu@75 President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of goodwill to veteran journalist and celebrated columnist, Mr Ray Ekpu, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. This is contained in a statement by Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Sunday in Abuja. The President said Ekpu’s life was synonymous with the struggle for freedom, democracy and the entrenchment of good governance in Nigeria. “I join friends, family and admirers of the veteran journalist and respected columnist, Mr Ray Ekpu, in celebrating his purposeful life as he marks his 75th birthday. “In a career spanning over 50 years in the Nigerian media landscape, Mr. Ekpu has consistently demonstrated a dogged commitment to progressive ideals. “His pen has been deployed to the service of society through frank, analytical and engaging commentary that is uniquely characterised by his beautiful prose. “As he marks his 75th birthday, I send my heartfelt congratulations to this doyen of journalism on behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria,” the President said 21 mins ago Some residents of Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT have decried the unhygienic means of transporting meat from abattoirs to the market. Those who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday said the use of wheelbarrows, motorcycles and rickety vehicles to transport meat was worrisome and posed serious health challenges. A civil… 2 hours ago Executive members of the Nigeria Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Council have passed a vote of confidence on their President General, Comrade Terry Obieh, over what they described as exemplary leadership quality. The vote of confidence was passed on Saturday in Uyo, the Capital City of Akwa-Ibom State, during the group’s annual general meeting. Most of… 2 hours ago The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) through support from the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has boosted the acceptability of Nigeria seeds at the international market as well as enhance access to quality seeds by smallholder farmers. The Acting Director General of NASC, Dr. Ishiaku Khalid, stated this during a stakeholder review and… 3 hours ago * Lowers risk of childhood cancer The United Nations Children (UNICEF) has said that exclusive breastfeeding reduces risk of cardiovascular disease in children through life, lowers risk of childhood cancer (including leukemialower and reduces risk of childhood obesity. The global children body therefore advised mothers against giving water to their breastfeeding babies in the first… 3 hours ago President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of goodwill to veteran journalist and celebrated columnist, Mr Ray Ekpu, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. This is contained in a statement by Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Sunday in Abuja. The President said Ekpu’s life was synonymous…
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