…the global soccer gala was hosted outside of France-arranged in the UK to honor the 70th anniversary of the inaugural winner, England's Stanley Matthews. The Sócrates Award honors football players for outstanding humanitarian contributions, social action, and community impact beyond the pitch. Saka was recognized for h…

…that the holiday had been planned as an early celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary in December. “I’ve known her since infant school. We first got together when we were 14, so 22 years,” he said. Nathan explained that the boys had been excitedly snorkelling in shallow water while their parents arranged their to…

…teaching personnel. The Chairman of the Planning Committee for the school’s 80th anniversary, Yinka Akinola, disclosed this on Saturday at the grand finale of the anniversary celebration held at the school. Akinola said the old students had spent about N11m this year to engage ad hoc teachers, noting that the money cou…

Nigerian content creator Mrs GCFR shared a heartfelt anniversary message to her husband just weeks before her passingMrs GCFR had become a beloved social media figure, known for documenting her pregnancy journey and welcoming twinsHer family confirmed her death but urged the public to avoid speculation about the causeP…

…during missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone. FILE – Nigerian soldiers march during 58th anniversary celebrations of Nigerian independence in Abuja, Nigeria, Oct. 1, 2018.. Credit: VOA He assured the delegation that efforts to document outstanding records, casualties and historical assets associated with ECOMOG would be…

…Chi Ononiwu, Oyedepo stated this on Thursday during the university’s 24th Founder’s Day Anniversary Thanksgiving in Ota, Ogun State, where he attributed its growth, achievements and increasing international recognition to God’s faithfulness and the vision behind its establishment. Speaking on the theme, “Seven Hidden T…

…to quality and conformity across the manufacturing sector. Isokpunwu said the 20th anniversary of MANCAP represented an important milestone in the development of Nigeria’s quality infrastructure. He said the scheme had helped strengthen confidence in products manufactured and sold in the Nigerian market through standar…

…a credible account of the killing and accountability for those responsible. At the 40th-anniversary memorial, however, the emphasis was not solely on the unresolved murder but also on preserving Giwa’s contributions to journalism. For Ray Ekpu, a veteran journalist and Newswatch co-founder, the presentation of Dele Giw…

…Olufemi Ajadi called for greater recognition of teachers at the NUT Oluyole branch 60th anniversary in IbadanOluyole LGA chairman Olatunji revealed his administration had consistently sponsored NUT branch activities and was approached to fund a building projectOyo NUT chairman Fatahi declared the union's full support f…

…just days before a new EP was set to dropStuckey had recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his Shadow Sound Studio in Macon, marking a career spent overcoming extraordinary oddsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Beloved American musician and…

…while speaking on activities lined up for the institution’s 17th convocation and 20th anniversary. According to him, 146 students will also receive postgraduate degrees and qualifications. Giving a breakdown of the graduating students, Fakolujo said, “At this year’s convocation, Joseph Ayo Babalola University will pres…

…The stadium, which has been Atletico Madrid’s home since 2017, will mark its 10th anniversary in 2027. According to UEFA, “The reconstructed stadium replaced the Vicente Calderón as home of three-time UEFA Europa League winners Atlético de Madrid.” The governing body said the venue “is named in honour of the original E…

…by the Nigeria Customer Service Index, NCSI, in a review of Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary and the 2026 Customer Service Week. The report, powered by the West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals, WAACSP, is based on 21,387 responses covering more than 1,500 organisations across all 36 states a…

…really like being single... it might be my issue.Drew Barrymore attends the 33rd Anniversary Gala of the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame Awards. Photo: Manoli FigetakisImagesShe had previously revealed that she'd been seeing someone she met on the exclusive dating app Raya for three years. But by the end of 2024, tha…

…at a programme organised by the Ekiti State House of Assembly to mark the state’s 30th anniversary. Adebayo, however, challenged the state to move forward to building an economy that would give every citizen a genuine opportunity to prosper. He said, “The next chapter of Ekiti’s development should be defined by a tra…

…by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of people were killed during the Nigerian Civil War. Oborevwori said the Federal Government’s acknowledgement of the tragedy was critical to achieving reconciliation, a…

…call on Wednesday while participating virtually as chairman of the occasion at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba. He described the massacre as one of the most painful and terrible aspects of the Nigerian Civil War. Obasanjo said the war was an unfortunate event that should never happen, adding that…

…by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of people were killed during the Nigerian Civil War. Oborevwori said the Federal Government’s acknowledgement of the tragedy was critical to achieving reconciliati…

…creative industry to the next level, as the country marked its 66th Independence anniversary. “It will be a wonderful gift to Nigeria to see that stakeholders are really committed to ensuring that the creative industry in Nigeria continues to prosper,” he said. NAN

…aviation infrastructure within two years. The minister said this on Monday at the 67th anniversary of Aero Contractors Airline in Lagos. Keyamo, who spoke while highlighting the administration’s investments in the aviation sector, was responding to a question posed to him by the Managing Director of the airline about t…

…Day 2026 Global Celebration is observed on Monday, October 5, 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.By suspending classroom teaching on that date, the government of the south-south state is signalling a deliberate effort to move beyond routine acknowl…

…congratulated Nigerians across the 20 states under the Consulate’s jurisdiction on the anniversary. “The first of October reminds us of the courage, sacrifice and vision of those who secured our independence,” Jidda said. He commended Nigerians in the U.S. for excelling in medicine, education, business, science, arts a…

…officials said killed five people, four of them women. The pre-dawn strike came on the anniversary according to the Jewish calendar of the October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest-ever day for Israel which retaliated with a devastating offensive in Gaza. The Israeli military said it aimed to kill Ali al-Amoudi, describing…

…The state’s Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludotun, disclosed this at the 10th anniversary of the Irewolede Plank Sellers and Wood Workers Association in Ogun State, urging timber merchants, plank sellers and woodworkers to support tree planting and responsible harvesting, according to a statement shared with our co…

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