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By Sola Ojewusi Dozy Mmobuosi’s Against the Odds sits within the growing corpus of African entrepreneurial memoirs, yet it distinguishes itself through an unusual blend of candour, strategic thinking, cultural memory, and developmental vision. The work functions simultaneously as a personal narrative, a philosophy of leadership, a study in enterprise formation, and an articulation of Africa’s future within the global innovation economy. In its ambition and intellectual breadth, the memoir reflects not merely the life of a Nigerian tech visionary, but the anxieties and aspirations of a continent redefining its place in the 21st century. I. Genesis of a Vision:…

By Peter Omopo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s political bloc within the African Democratic Party (ADC) has begun scouting for a southern running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. Reliable party sources revealed that Atiku’s camp is eyeing former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as its top choice for the vice-presidential slot. Should Obi decline, the bloc is reportedly prepared to turn to former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. Atiku Allies Push for Atiku–Obi Alliance Speaking on Saturday, Atiku’s close associate and publisher, Dele Momodu, urged Obi to join forces with the former vice…

By Peter Omopo Air travel across Nigeria has surged in recent months as more citizens turn away from long-distance road journeys due to worsening insecurity and frequent reports of kidnappings on major highways. Airlines say demand has risen far beyond levels recorded during the same period last year, with bookings for the festive season already near full capacity. The Public Relations Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Chibuike Uloka, confirmed the trend to Sunday PUNCH, attributing the rise to improved airline operations, expanded capacity, and a growing public preference for safer and faster travel. “Look at the statistics. It is not…

By Peter Omopo Despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP protection duties, mobile police officers attached to private companies and corporate establishments continue to provide security at their posts, Sunday PUNCH investigations have revealed. The President had mandated the removal of officers from VIP details to enable their redeployment to core policing responsibilities nationwide. Following this, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Thursday that 11,566 officers had already been withdrawn and reassigned. However, checks across several organisations in Abuja on Friday showed that officers posted to private companies remain fully on…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, seeking their swift confirmation as part of ongoing diplomatic appointments aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s foreign missions. In two separate letters addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu requested the confirmation of 15 career ambassadors and 17 non-career ambassadors, marking the second major batch of nominations in recent weeks. The new list follows the earlier submission of three nominees. The President’s latest nominees include 10 women—four among the career diplomats and six in the non-career category—reflecting what officials describe as…

In a world that is constantly shifting, one of the most powerful transformations we can experience is the renewing of our mindset. Whether in our worship, friendships, relationships, marriages, or even our presence on social media, true change begins in the heart. God desires worship that comes from a sincere and humble heart. Changing our mindset means moving from routine to relationship worship that is not limited to songs but expressed in our daily decisions, actions, and gratitude. Healthy relationships thrive when we learn to value, forgive, and uplift one another. A renewed mindset teaches us to be intentional, choosing…

In life, some decisions carry the power to shape your joy, your stability, your purpose, and even generations after you. These are not choices to be made in a hurry. They are foundations that hold the weight of your future. Rushing leads to regret, and patience leads to clarity. The right people need time to reveal their character, intentions, and consistency. A rushed decision may feel exciting in the moment, but wisdom comes from stepping back, breathing, and allowing God to guide the process. * People can impress you quickly, but they can only prove themselves slowly. True loyalty, honesty,…

A woman must never lose her values for a man who can not love her, honour her, or commit to her. Your worth is God-given, not man-validated. When you give your time, body, and energy to someone who has no intention of building a future with you, you don’t just lose time. You lose pieces of yourself. You deserve love that brings peace, stability, and dignity, not love, that drains your confidence or weakens your identity. Lowering your standards for the wrong person affects every area of life. It damages self-esteem, creates emotional wounds that carry into future relationships, and…

By Olugbolahan Kuku Tuesday November 25, 2025. Ketu neighbourhood in the city of Lagos was agog with a graduation ceremony. There is no Federal or State University in that neoghbourhood, but the atmosphere was so much like a convocation celebration of such an institution! It was the Agboyi-Ketu Tech Hub presenting a gift to the world! And the gift? A gang of well-trained youths of Agboyi-Ketu who have been released into their society and the global space to unleash their newly acquired skills in Tech. And this gift is sponsored by the Hon. Adetola Abubakar-led Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Government! Located on…

By Olugbolahan Kuku The Chairman’s Unity Cup tournament, which has been on for over two weeks finally came to a spectacular close on Tuesday November 25, 2025. The tournament was part of festivities and deliverables in commemoration of Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar’s first 100 Days In Office. It was Adunni Ace Strikers versus Ward G for final! Both teams had emerged from very intense competition in the earlier play-offs amongst eight teams. Getting to the grand finale, Adunni Ace strikers made history by beating one of their opponents by 12 goals to 1 in the earlier playoffs! They further beat…