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EFCC grilled me for three-and-a half hours – Prof. Aje

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  Prof. Sam Aje Outgoing Director-General, Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State, Prof. Sam Aje, narrates his experience as the head of NFLV,  SEGUN OLUGBILE reports Prof. Sam Aje says his tenure as the Director-General of the Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos is as inspiring as it is challenging. Inspiring because the village has grown to become what he calls one of the centres of excellence for the teaching and learning of the French Language in West Africa. But as inspiring as it is, the experience of the DG of NFLV,   as he narrated to some journalists in the village on Wednesday,  is mixed. He was first appointed as the DG of the village in 2003 for a renewable five year-term.

Oba Akran: I’m Not Dead

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The death rumours of The Akran of Badagry went viral on the internet last week and this has caused concerns in the community. Oba Aholu Menu-Toyi, the Akran of Badagry   Oba Aholu Menu-Toyi, the Akran of Badagry, has dispelled death rumours concerning him, saying he is hale and hearty. The royal father made the denial at a press conference Wednesday, describing the death rumours as a figment of the imagination of some mischievous people. “I am hale and hearty. I attend royal engagements within and outside this community daily,” he said. Also reacting to the death rumours, Chief Ajose, the Setenme of Badagry Kingdom said: “The internet is a versatile tool for getting vital information, but some unpatriotic, shameless, lawless and godless elements use it negatively. It is imperative at all times we promote veracity and transparency in all our dealings as global citizens but we should not allow this kind of anti-social news to form our judgement about issues a...