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Ambode, others mourn as Kuforiji-Olubi passes on
The Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN and the Lagos State Chambers of Commerce and Industries, LCCI, yesterday, mourned former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Bola Kuforiji-Olubi. Olubi, who was former chairman, United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, and first female president, Chartered Institute of Accountant (ICAN) passed away on Saturday, two months after her 80th birthday. Governor Ambode in his condolence message yesterday expressed sadness over the death of the corporate amazon In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Ambode…
Read MoreOsinbajo vows to end child marriage in Nigeria
The Campaign to end Child Marriage and the Strategy Document 2016 to 2020, pledging the Federal Government’s commitment to ending child marriage in Nigeria has been inaugurated by the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. At the ceremony, organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs in Abuja, Osinbajo directed all government agencies to cue into the campaign in order to right the wrongs done to the womenfolk in the past. He said there was both the need and urgency to deal with the issue of early marriage which was clear and…
Read MoreZahra/Ahmed Wedding: How Borno Billionaire, Mohammed Indimi Uses Children To Acquire Power!
She has been described by many as the most deliciously sought after flower in the home of the first family. With an amazonian figure that sits well on her wafer-thin body, Zahra Buhari, the daughter of President Mohammadu Buhari has bewitched the high and mighty in the Country- very powerful men in government, salivating and falling over themselves to have her in their arms. The list is endless, but we can confirm to you that Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El Rufai and Abdul Azeez Yari of Zamfara State have…
Read MoreContempt of Court: Mohammed Babangida’s Estranged Wife, Rahama May Go To Jail
The estranged wife of the son of former military head of state, Mohammed Babangida, Rahama appears to be playing to the gallery over the custody of two of their four children. Rahama, a daughter of billionaire owner of Oriental Energy, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi, has continually been keeping the children from her ex-husband, Mohammed despite the ruling of a court, which gave the custody of the four children to him. The lady, who many said exhibits bad manners, is said to have continued to keep the children, and has also taken…
Read More‘None Of My Bank Accounts Was Frozen’- Bola Shagaya
R Respected and highly successful businesswoman, Hajia Bola Shagaya is very angry, and its because of a news story published in a national newspaper that her account in one of the Nigerian banks has been frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) for having about N500m of which was alleged to be a proceed of corruption. The highly connected woman of substance believes the source of the story might be connected to some of her enemies who are so jealous of her success. Findings revealed that the claim by…
Read MoreBETHLEHEM ALEMU IS COMING TO THE GTBANK FASHION WEEKEND
In line with the theme of promoting enterprise, GTBank announces Bethlehem Alemu born and bred in Ethiopia, Bethlehem personifies the empowerment that fashion entrepreneurship can provide to young people. Her footwear and leather company, soleRebels, which she founded in 2005 in her local community using local fibres is today one of Africa’s fast growing businesses with standalone stores across Africa, North America, Europe and Asia. Bethlehem will be at the GTBank Fashion Weekend to share her entrepreneurial journey as well as give business tips on how to make financial success…
Read MoreOLU OF WARRI HONOURS ALELE-WILLIAMS, 4 OTHERS WITH CHIEFTAINCY TITLES
Grace Alele-Williams, Nigeria’s first female Vice Chancellor and Professor of Mathematics, along with four others were yesterday honoured by the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwole in his first conferment of chieftaincy titles. The Warri monarch at his palace said more titles would be conferred on other deserving recipients as part of the activities marking the first anniversary of his coronation. His words: “Before, people have been coming to me and talking eagerly of chieftaincy titles. I told them I was just settling down and titles will come at…
Read MoreWOMAN BITES OFF FRIEND’S EYELID DURING A FIGHT
Angela Job, a 24-year-old woman, who allegedly bit off her friend’s eyelid during a fight, has appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Standing trial on assault occasioning grievous harm charge, the accused entered a `not guilty’ plea. According to the prosecutor, Insp. Ben Ekundayo, the accused had on Aug. 19 at about 6.30 p.m. at Papa Bus Stop, Badore Road in Ajah on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, bit off the eyelid of the complainant, Uche Anyanwu. He said Angela bit off Anyanwu’s eyelid when she asked the accused to…
Read MoreGLOBACOM URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO SALVAGE CULTURE FROM EXTINCTION
Globacom, Nigeria’s biggest coporate cultural Renaissance, has urged stakeholders in the African cultural spectrum to salvage the continent of Africa’s belief systems from near extinction. Next generation network Globacom, made this call on Monday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, during a press conference to formally announce the company’s sponsorship of 2016 Ojude Oba Festival. Mr Folu Aderibigbe, the company’s Commercial Coordinator, Business Enterprise who represented the Globacom at the occasion, stated that provision of strong platforms for the diverse people across the country and empowerment for them to fully express…
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