The Vignette Newspaper

17/08/2025

AFTER THE SEVEN DAYS OF MOURNING -
A Note of Appreciation & Funeral Notification of my Beloved Mother, Princess Grace Adesola Aduke Alufa

John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die".

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the revered Clergymen and Pastorate,His Royal Majesties, esteemed political leaders, respected community leaders, beloved family members, dear friends, and all well-wishers who identified with our family during the seven days of mourning following the passing into eternity of our dear mother,
Princess Grace Adesola Aduke Alufa, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 75.

Your prayers, phone calls, messages, and comforting presence brought immense strength and solace during this deeply painful time. Your acts of kindness have not gone unnoticed, and I remain extremely grateful for the love and support shown to me and my family.

As we continue to honour her memory, please be informed that the funeral ceremony will take place in the coming months. Further details will be communicated in due course,and we hope to count on your continued support and presence as we lay our beloved mother to rest with the dignity and grace she deserves.

May God bless you all richly.

With sincere gratitude,

Femi Alufa , Esq.
(On behalf of the family)
Sunday, 17th August,2025.

05/04/2025

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By Femi Alufa The traditional history of the Yorubas usually started with Olofin Oduduwa , the legendary progenitor of the race and his princes in Ile- Ife. The Oduduwa legend says that Oranmiyan(Oranyan) was the youngest and last son of Olofin Oduduwa.Oranmiyan established the lines of the royal dy...

06/12/2024

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – 𝐀𝐟𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐥𝐚’𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬

The lawyers of the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Afe Babalola, SAN, have said that embattled human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, will be freed until he can prove his allegations against the elder statesman.

https://punchng.com/farotimi-will-be-free-if-he-can-prove-his-allegations-afe-babalolas-lawyers/

24/05/2024

Congratulations To
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS
SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI
Sarkin Kano,Long live the King!

15/03/2024

42nd OLUBADAN OBA LEKAN BALOGUN JOINS ANCESTORS

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the passage unto glory of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II.

The governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stating that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

Governor Makinde described Oba Dr. Balogun as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign.

He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased monarch.

He said: “With total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing unto glory of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Dr. Balogun has joined the ancestors.

“In Kabiyesi, Ibadanland had a cosmopolitan and well-experienced Olubadan, who made indelible marks on the sands of history and achieved greatly within a short while.

“On behalf of the Government and good People of Oyo State, I condole with the immediate family of the Oba Dr. Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland.

“It is my prayer that God grants repose to the soul of our late monarch.”

Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor
March 14, 2024.

14/03/2024

Southern Senators Forum elects Senator Adetokunbo Abiru as chairman hours after the suspension of the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdul Ningi.

Abiru is the senator representing Lagos East senatorial district.

11/01/2024

*PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW BOARD OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN PILGRIM COMMISSION*

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following nine (9) qualified Nigerians to serve on the board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC):

1. Colonel Aloche Adole — Chairman

2. Dr. Stephen Adegbite — Secretary

3. Hon.Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola — Member, South West

4. Clement Alobu Nweke — Member, South East

5. Chief Prince Weli Wosu — Member, South South

6. Prof. Joseph Haruna Mamman — Member, North West

7. Dr. Toma Hamidu Ragnjiya — Member, North East

8. Dr. Simon Abu Samson Dolly — Member, North Central

9. Bishop Raphael Benjamin Nwankwo — Representative, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

The President charges the new appointees to consider their appointment as an opportunity to serve the nation and, as such, wholly commit themselves to this important purpose.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
January 10, 2024

11/01/2024

BARS

06/01/2024

06/01/2024

ENTERTAINMENT

Tinubu hails Funke Akindele on record-setting movie

5th January 2024

A Tribe Called Judah N1bn box office flier
A Tribe Called Judah N1bn box office flier | Credit: Instagram funkejenifaakindele

By Enitan Daramola

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, on the success of her latest movie, ‘A Tribe called Judah’.

PUNCH METRO reported that the movie broke a box office record within 21 days of its release in cinemas to become the first Nollywood film to gross N1bn (One Billion Naira).
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Tinubu congratulates Funke Akindele as ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ shatters box office records.

The president through a press statement through his Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity) Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in his congratulatory message hailed the actress for her contribution in the industry.

“President Bola Tinubu celebrates the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.

Credit: Punch Newspaper

04/01/2024

Prof.Mrs Oyemade @90.
Happy Birthday to you Grandma 🎉 and it will be well with you.
Thanks for giving us a great man of God Pastor Poju Oyemade.
Long life and prosperity Ma'am.