The Air Peace Diplomacy Wall of Fame held on Friday, 28 July, 2023 at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels, was a night of top class fun, entertainment and glamour, just as it was also an event, that evoked fond memories of the glorious days of the past and retired Nigerian football stars and athletes. The event sponsored by Air Peace, in collaboration with Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, saw 57 dead and living legends of Nigerian sports including Modupe Oshikoya, Davidson Andeh, Charlton Ehizuelen, Baba Otu Mohammed, Haruna Ilerika, Christian Chukwu, Emmanuel Okala, Muda Lawal, Segun Odegbami, Adokie Amaesiemaka and…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Legendary actor and one of the best movie producers in Africa, Kunle Afolayan has surprised many by acting in Okikiola The Fisherman, movie produced by Lovely Pink Media owned by celebrated journalist, Adeola Agoro and her partner, Titilope Ejimagwa. For several years, Kunle Afolayan has been known to concentrate only on churning out great movies. The producer of award winning movie, Anikulapo had over the years carved a name for himself with several other award winning movies like Phone Swap, Figurine, October 1 and many others. It is a well known fact that he has got his hands filled with…
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with investments in Power, Hospitality and Energy sectors has announced its financial results for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2023, recording commendable growth across all its major indices. The Group achieved an impressive revenue of N82.1 billion in H1 2023, compared to N62.9 billion in H1 2022, marking a substantial 31% growth year-on-year while operating income also grew by 46% to close at N29.9 billion as of June 2023, compared to N20.5 billion in June 2022. The Group’s total revenue for the half year ended June 30, 2023,…
LASACO Assurance Plc has declared N13.9 billion as dividend for the year 2022 for its shareholders with the aim to diversify in the subsequent years for more profit. Mrs Olateju Philips, the Chairman of LASACO gave the disclosure on Thursday, 27 July, 2023, at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos. Olateju said that despite the economic recovery in the country, following the aftermath of COVID-19 and various unrest the country, the company had successfully maintained its market share in the insurance industry. According to her, the company achieved a gross premium of N13.91 billion, representing 4.7 per cent increase…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday, 30 July, 30 2023 host a special meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the political impasse in Niger Republic. Recall that armed presidential guards seized power in Niger Republic on Wednesday, 26 July, 2023 detaining President Mohamed Bazoum. The development triggered condemnation from the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, ECOWAS as well as the United States. Worried by the situation, Tinubu who is also the ECOWAS Chairman quickly dispatched the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon to the West African country that has…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has charged leaders of Niger Delta ex-agitators and stakeholders to ensure that the reigning peace in the region is sustained to attract investors. Ogbuku made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the leaders and members of the Phase 1, 2 and 3 Ex-Agitators of the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer commended the ex-agitators for playing their role as critical stakeholders to enthrone peace, noting: “Peace in the Niger Delta region is critical to attracting continuous…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The leader of Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano State, Hassan Abubakar Bawasa, has banned traders from pasting pictures and playing or listening to the songs of ace singer, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido. The market leader also warned that any defaulter would be sanctioned decisively.Davido sparked outrage on Saturday after uploading a short clip for his signee, Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo’ which had been welcomed with huge criticisms, especially by Muslims who considered the content “offensive and disrespectful” to their religion.Bawasa who said that the ban is to be adhered to by Muslim faithful and…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigerian midfielder, Lesley Ogochukwu has agreed deal with Chelsea Football Club of England, The Atletic reports. According to the report, the Blues have reached a £23.5 million deal to sign midfielder Ugochukwu from Rennes. The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical in the next 24 hours after he agreed personal terms with the London based club. According to the report, there is a possibility Ugochukwu will be loaned out to Strasbourg for the 2023/24 season. The Frenchman made 47 appearances for Rennes in Ligue 1 after breaking into the side in 2021.
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least eight personnel of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO) and others have been arrested on Saturday, 29 July, 2023 by the state anti-corruption agency (PCACC) over an alleged N4.3billion fraud perpetuated less than a year. The state anti -graft also confirmed confiscation of properties including eight warehouses filled with several vehicles including heavy-duty trucks and Hilux, thousands of bags of fertilizer, soya beans, cement and Guinea corns among others suspected to have been purchased by the money allegedly diverted from the government coffers through two private entities. In the court order placed at the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike German football giants, Bayern Munich on Saturday, 28 July confirmed that Senegalese striker, Sadio Mane was in talks over leaving the club for another one, with reports suggesting that former Liverpool player has set eyes towards joining Saudi club, Al Nassr. The German champions left Mane out of a friendly match in Tokyo, posting on social media: “Sadio Mane is in contract negotiations about a change of club and is therefore not in the line-up today.” The 31-year-old is expected to become the latest high profile player to join the cash-rich Saudi league. As Bild and Kicker…