Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

QUES: Tell us about yourself? ANS: I am a proud Nigerian and a passionate entrepreneur in the travel, tourism, and educational sectors. I am a Nigerian from Ogun State, and a loving husband married with four children. I run a conglomerate of companies providing value-added and exclusive services for the VIPs. I am an entrepreneur with a cross-over IQ in emerging business sectors that arouses my creativity and productivity. I dislike idleness because I believe nature abhors a vacuum. I love teamwork to build a web around professionals who have flair for excellence. QUES: How did you come up with…

The family of the late business mogul and philanthropist, Captain (Dr.) Idahosa Okunbo, has vehemently denied reports that the family has put up his multi-million naira hotel in Abuja for sale or any of his assets. In a statement signed on behalf of the family by Kingsley Okunbo, the family said the publication was “evil and reprehensible concoction of preposterous fallacy by a mischievous author/authors of the above piece under reference.” The statement stated that the Okunbo family “would ordinarily have ignored and not deemed it worthy to dignify such irresponsible piece of extremely diabolical mischief with a response, but…

Prince Tsola Emiko was crowned the 21st Olu of Warri last Saturday in a colourful occasion that attracted thousands of dignitaries in the Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri), the Itsekiris’ ancient palace in Delta State’s Warri South Local Government Area. Below are six major highlights from the event: 1. Immediately after he was crowned, the monarch began to sing worship songs to God. Though the occasion was traditional, he used the opportunity to show who he serves and continually will. 2. He sang gospel songs to show total reverence to God’s sovereignty and acknowledged His authority while surrendering his reign and throne…

I have been saddled with Herculean roles throughout my six decades of existence. One of the hardest tasks I have had to take up, however, is penning this tribute in honour of my bosom friend and brother, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, with whom I shared ancestry, career history, and an unbreakable filial bond. These saw us through thick and thin and consolidated our strong ties. It is hard to write this heartfelt eulogy for a good friend without it bringing a tear to one’s eyes, knowing that we have lost one of the most courageous and profoundly noble human beings…

Gifted and highly anointed servant of GOd and the General Overseer of the Everlasting Light of Hope International Ministries (ELOHIM), Prophet Daniel Emelandu is set to storm Abuja with a 2-day international prayer meeting for all Nations. Wiseman Daniel whose prophetic grace can’t not be questioned with his power packed crusade recently in Abuja is on a mission to tackle issues bothering All Nations. The Powerful event is slated for September 24th and 25th, 2021 at the main bowl of the velodrome, Moshood Abiola international Stadium, Abuja and representatives of all Nations are expected to converge for the much anticipated…

As the 21st Olu of Warri, Prince Tsola Emiko will be coronated this weekend, 21st of August, 2021, Edo State-born billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, in a rare interview spoke prior to his demise. The late Business mogul had passed away in London hospital after a running battle with pancreatic cancer. Hosa as he popularly called and a father-in-law to the Olu designated Prince Tsola Emiko, is one man whose legacy for mentorship would not be forgotten in a hurry. Till his death, he remained a friend and father figure to all. On his sick bed and…

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Lee Engineering and Construction Limited, Leemon Ikpea, has expressed shock over the death of the chairman of Ocean Marine Services Limited (OMSL), Capt, Idahosa Wells Okunbo. Ikpea said Nigeria has lost a business guru and a philanthropist. Okunbo died in a London hospital on Saturday from Pancreatic Cancer. Ikpea, who recently emerged Vanguard Businessman of the Year 2019, further said Okunbo was a blessing to humanity and a great friend whose pivotal point was self-lessness. In a telephone call with Ben tv London senior correspondence, He said “It was so sad when I…

PRESS STATEMENT Billionaire Prince Ned Nwoko feels vindicated in his support of the axing of Twitter by the Federal Government and regulation of the social media following Twitter’s acceptance to open office in Nigeria and submit to regulation. Ned Nwoko, the initiator of Malaria Eradication in Africa project, while delivering the 2021 June 12 Annual Lecture organized by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abuja Council, two months ago supported President Muhammadu Buhari’s ban of Twitter in Nigeria. He stated then in response to the ban, among others: “On the current issue with Twitter in Nigeria,…

A young boy, not the eldest child, from an average home in a rough neighborhood in Benin, an ancient city that is the capital of the old Benin Empire which has been relegated to the status of a minority group in the country Nigeria, could have been limited by this background. No one would have thought that greatness would arise from such an environment. Notwithstanding, the young man was brilliant and dared to dream dreams bigger and higher than his location. Just like your gifts will make room for you, his exceptional performance at the highly competitive primary school examination…

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has significantly moved up in the World billionaires’ list as his fortune increased to $17.8 billion as against last year’s $14.8 billion to emerge as the only Nigerian in the Bloomberg’s yearly top billionaire lists. Other Africans on the lists are three South Africans. They are Johann Rupert and family, worth $10.1 billion; Nicky Oppenheimer with a worth of $7.80 billion and Natie Kirsh who is reputed to worth $7.15 billion. Nassef Sawiris from Egypt is also among African billionaires with a worth of $6.93 billion. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. In calculating net worth, Bloomberg News…