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As Christians In Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate Easter, symbolizing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, real estate entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has called on all Nigerians, especially Pelican-Valley’s clients at home and abroad, to practice the Christian virtues of sacrifice, hope, patience, love, diligence and abiding faith for a better tomorrow as symbolized in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Adeyemo in his Easter message on Sunday, said that as Easter represents hope for better things ahead, reinvigoration and renewal, he called…

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… Task Govt On Building Guidelines, Provision of Services Worried by the seemingly proliferation of slums, informal settlements, congestion and other nuisances in the nation’s built industry, professional town planners and estate developers converged in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital for a two – Day workshop, to deliberate and chart a path to equitable and sustainable town, urban and regional development. Gathering on the theme: ‘The impact of emerging technologies on urban and regional planning: challenges and opportunities,’ at the event, organised by the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON), the discussants, largely from the Town Planning profession…

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… As Diaspora Health Specialists Seek End To Medical Tourism By Nigerians Pelican Valley has begun talks with Nigerian medical specialist doctors in diaspora, especially the United States, to attract over a $100million healthcare investment to Kobape corridor of Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. The envisaged project which is expected to sit on 100 hectares of land when finally berthed, will also redefine healthcare service delivery in the State and country as well as end the phenomenon of medical tourism abroad among Nigeria’s privileged class. The concept is to ‘bring smiles, empathy and compassion to the healthcare sector in Nigeria with…

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… Hails Estate’s Strategic Location A Canada – based Nigerian scholar, Oluwole Akinremi, has used his keen business eye to survey the Pelican Ecostay Apartments Kobape and environs, concluding that its strategic location that allows seamless link to Lagos, Ibadan and any other city in Southwest geopolitical zone is an advantage to investors, especially the diasporas. Ecostay Apartments Kobape, where nature meets luxury, is the flagship of Pelican Valley’s technology – driven smart homes beside Pelican Brief Estate and Pelican Greenish Farm Estate – also in Kobape, Ogun State. Akinremi was particularly buoyed with joy that barely three years after…

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A frontline player in the nation’s real estate industry, Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) to empower more women and Nigerian families. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, who disclosed this on Tuesday evening, called for collective efforts to make a difference in communities and create a brighter future for women, children and families. Adeyemo spoke when he received in the Podium within the sprawling Pelican Valley Estate Laderin, Abeokuta, a 13 – person delegation of Ogun State chapter of the POWA led by…

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 As the one month of Ramadan fast and prayer draws to a close, Okó Opó Foundation in partnership with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again rekindled the hope of widows in seven communities in Ogun State with rice and cash palliatives to break the fast and celebrate this year’s Sallah. The palliatives were shared to 150 beneficiaries who are widows and indigenes/residents of Isa – Laderin, Masa, Ekiti, Abule – Egbeda, Sokenu, Okotuntun and Agbese communities spread across two local governments in the state. Representatives of the NCS who came to The Podium within Pelican Valley Estate Laderin, one of…

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Nigerian singer and songwriter Reekado Banks has hinted at a shocking revelation about a powerful figure in the entertainment industry who, according to him, has been stifling the growth of young talents through either incompetence or dark practices. Taking to social media, the Ozumba Mbadiwe crooner wrote: “One day, I’ll take an interview to talk about someone in the corners of the entertainment industry, who’s either absolutely CLUELESS or plain DEMONIC. “Somehow, the brightest budding talents fall in their lap and either through cluelessness or pure demonic activities, they agree to policies that effectively slow these talents down and, for…

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…traditional marriage to hold before end of the year Despite growing disapproval of their romance amid the marital crisis between Afrobeat legend 2Baba and his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, his new partner, Natasha, may have hinted that wedding bells are ringing sooner than expected. It was observed that the pair recently visited popular Abuja-based clothier Seyi Vodi, and Natasha, seemingly unaware that cameras were rolling, casually asked when the wedding dress would be ready. The slip has since set tongues wagging, fueling speculation about their impending nuptials. 2Baba and Natasha’s relationship has been a subject of intense public scrutiny, with…

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The King and Queen have postponed their planned state visit to the Vatican after doctors advised that Pope Francis still needed rest following his recent illness. Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday that the visit had been postponed by “mutual agreement.” However, the wider state visit to Italy will proceed in April with some adjustments to the schedule. “Their Majesties send The Pope their best wishes for his convalescence and look forward to visiting him in The Holy See, once he has recovered,” the palace stated. The visit had been described as a “historic” occasion, coinciding with the Papal Jubilee year.…

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The White House announced that the United States and Russia have agreed to ensure safe passage in the Black Sea following “technical-level” discussions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of the agreement, the US will assist in restoring Russia’s access to global markets for agricultural and fertilizer exports. The deal also includes efforts to lower maritime insurance costs and improve access to ports and payment systems for these transactions. Additionally, both nations have committed to implementing measures aligned with the agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “to ban strikes against energy facilities of Russia and…

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