Nigerian Man Returns $14,000 Mistakenly Sent by Crypto Trader, Earns Praise for Integrity
Posted on Jul 02, 2024 | By Shola Akinyele
Pride of Nigeria
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Anjola Femi, a Nigerian man, has garnered widespread praise after returning $14,000 (approximately N21 million) that was mistakenly sent to him by a foreign cryptocurrency trader.The incident began when Femi participated in a cryptocurrency giveaway organized by Rafael Alvi, a well-known social media trader operating under the handle @raffayalvi. Femi initially received $100 worth of Solana, a popular cryptocurrency, as part of the giveaway. However, due to an error, Alvi accidentally transferred $14,000 to Femi's account. Upon realizing the mistake, Femi decided to return the substantial sum. Alvi publicly commended Femi on social media for his honesty, highlighting Femi's commendable integrity. The story quickly attracted significant attention online, with many applauding Femi for his ethical actions. Femi explained his decision to return...
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Ibadan to Host Month-Long Exhibition Celebrating Wole Soyinka's Legacy
Posted on Jul 02, 2024 | By Shola Akinyele
Pride of Nigeria
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The Initiative for Information, Arts and Culture Development (IACD) has announced a month-long exhibition to celebrate the impactful life of playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. The exhibition, aimed at students in public and private schools within Ibadan and its environs, will run from July 2 to July 31. Dr. Kolade Mosuro, President of IACD, revealed during a press briefing in Ibadan that over 80 schools will participate in this unique celebration of Soyinka, who turns 90 on July 13. He was joined by Dr. Tunde Awosanmi and Mr. Patrick Agwu. Highlighting the special grace of reaching 90, Mosuro stated that the exhibition would feature a variety of programs, including performances, stage plays, and readings. "The students will learn more about...
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Nigerian Army Promotes First Female Officer Trained at Sandhurst to Lieutenant
Posted on Jun 27, 2024 | By Shola Akinyele
Pride of Nigeria
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has promoted Second Lieutenant Oluchukwu Owowoh to the rank of Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) announced the promotion in a statement on X.com on Wednesday. The statement highlighted the promotion ceremony held on June 26, 2024, at the Nigerian Defence Academy Officer’s Mess and Golf Club. During the ceremony, NDA Commandant Major General JO Ochai praised Lt. Owowoh's outstanding track record as a cadet, which earned her the distinction of being the first Nigerian female to be trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This achievement, along with her exemplary performance, led to her promotion to Lieutenant. The event was attended by senior military officers, academic and non-academic staff,...
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Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu Gifts N10m to Best-Graduating LASU Student
Posted on Jun 07, 2024 | By Shola Akinyele
Pride of Nigeria
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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has honored the overall best-graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), Olaniyi Olawale, with a generous reward of N10 million. Sanwo-Olu made this heartening announcement on Thursday during the university’s 27th convocation grand finale held in Lagos.According to a tweet by Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Olawale, who excelled with a remarkable CGPA of 4.98 in Accounting Education, was presented with this substantial gift in acknowledgment of his exceptional academic performance. Gawat's tweet read, "FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr #jidesanwoolu has announced a token of N110m for the overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (#LASUOfficial), Olaniyi Mubaraq Olawale, Accounting Education, who graduated with a CGPA of 4.98....
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