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By Sola Ojewusi The Nigerian and global business community is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, who died at the age of 86. Sources close to the family revealed that the renowned banker and entrepreneur passed away following complications associated with old age-related illness. Born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Dozie rose to prominence as a visionary leader and one of the pioneers of Nigeria’s modern banking system. Best known as the founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank, Dozie’s legacy is firmly etched in the annals of Nigeria’s financial…

A prominent member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr Abdullahi Hashim, has lauded President Bola Tinubu over his appointments of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr Bayo Ojulari and the Non Executive Chairman of the company’s Board, Engr Ahmadu Kida. He added that Tinubu’s appointments of Ojulari, Kida and other members of the board were a step in the right direction, saying that the duo, who are engineers with high distinction, now have the opportunity to transform the national firm to profitable venture. Hashim, who is also an alumnus of…

By Sola Ojewusi  Lagos, Nigeria — The stage is set for a grand celebration as Nigeria and the world prepare to honour Chief Dele Momodu, iconic journalist, media mogul, political figure, and cultural ambassador, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a fitting tribute to a man whose pen has shaped narratives and whose voice has resonated across continents, the organisers of the Dele Momodu Leadership Lecture and birthday festivities have unveiled an inspiring programme of events. Titled “How to End Hunger and Poverty in Africa,” the landmark leadership lecture will take place on May 16, 2025, at the…

By Sola Ojewusi IBADAN — Former Governor of Oyo State and revered technocrat, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has died just days before his 90th birthday. The news of his passing in the early hours of Sunday was confirmed in a statement by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi, a former Editor of the Nigerian Tribune. “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday,” the statement read. Dr. Olunloyo was a man of many…

Renowned broadcaster Prince Ademuyiwa Adedeji, popularly known as Kokoro Oro, is set to mark a significant milestone in his career with a three-in-one event celebrating his 20 years on air. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:00 noon at MercyLand Hall, Idiroko, in Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State. The celebration will feature the launch of a new storybook, an awards presentation, and a grand commemoration of Adedeji’s two decades in broadcasting. According to the host, the event is expected to attract top figures in the media industry, social influencers, dignitaries, and respected personalities.…

By Sola Ojewusi  Today, we celebrate a man whose life has been an unwavering testament to service, courage, and dedication to the people—Honourable Kehinde Bamigbetan. As he marks his 60th birthday, we honor his incredible journey as a journalist, political strategist, grassroots mobilizer, and public servant of rare distinction. Born on March 30, 1965, Honourable Bamigbetan has lived an eventful and impactful life, shaping the political landscape of Lagos and Nigeria with an unmatched blend of intellect, forthrightness, and progressive ideals. His trajectory has been one of resilience, from his days as the Chief Press Secretary to then-Governor (now President)…

By Sola Ojewusi With the interment today of Doyin Ajibike Agbonmagbe Okupe  in his home town of Iperu Remo, Nigeria has lost one of its most articulate minds, a man whose voice thundered across the nation’s political landscape for decades. Dr. Doyin Ajibike Okupe was more than a politician; he was a force of nature. He was a physician who healed beyond hospitals, a strategist who understood power beyond politics, a public intellectual who dissected national issues with surgical precision. He was, above all, a man of conviction. His words carried weight, his opinions were never idle musings, and his…

President Bola Tinubu will be turning 73 on Saturday and plans to join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a special prayer session for the nation. “He will also use this occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement he signed Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘President Tinubu To Mark 73rd Birthday with Special Prayer at the Abuja National Mosque.’ President Tinubu’s birthday coincides with the holy month of Ramadan and…

By Tofunmi Elegbede Ibadan, Nigeria – Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away at the age of 42. Reports indicate that she died in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom. Until her passing, she served as the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu. Confirming the development, Bolaji Tunji, a former Special Adviser to Governor Ajimobi, told journalists in Ibadan, “Yes, it has been confirmed.” Bisola was married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi and was known for her contributions to governance and development…

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state. Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night. He said that the peaceful coexistence of the people takes precedence over the Durbar celebration. Emir Bayero had initially planned to hold the Durbar celebration, which would have coincided with his fifth year anniversary on the throne. He noted that respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and his council members advised him to cancel the celebration to maintain peace.…