Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Founder Salvation Ministries, Port Harcourt, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has said he once gave one million dollars as offering during a Sunday service. Ibiyeomie spoke during a church’s programme, “Love For the Miraculous.” He said God could not manifest Himself on anyone without one loving Him. “There are people who pray for miracles. There are some who are miracle personified. Your love for God will make you seek God first. Those who love God puts him first. “When you say I love God, it means I put God’s things first. I was talking to a man of God, an American preacher. He…

The family of Late Evangelist Robert Amos Okunbo of Orhua Town in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State has announced the passing unto glory of its crowned jewel, son, brother, father, husband, grandfather, philanthropist and business magnate, Capt. (Dr) Idahosa Wells Okunbo, who passed on in the early hours of the 8th of August 2021 in London Clinic after a gallant fight with pancreatic cancer. The family made the announcement in a statement signed by Dr. Tinyan Okunbo, head of the Okunbo family, and made available to the media by late Captain Okunbo’s Media Consultant, Samuel Ajayi. The family,…

Oba Ewuare II, who succeeded the throne of his forefathers as the 40th Oba of Benin from her Royal Highness, Princess (Oloi) Iyayota Ewuare II, welcomed his first newborn Prince in May 2020. The announcement was made at 4:57 p.m. at the traditional ruler’s palace in Benin City on Friday, August 6, amid jubilation from guests. The monarch thanked God Almighty and his forefathers for the blessing. According to a statement published by Frank Irabor, Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, the Quadruplets and their mother are in good health. “May the Lord God Almighty and our ancestors protect mother and the…

South Africa based Entrepreneur, HRH Dennis Ainabel iseghohimen celebrates eferaomon Priscilla’s call to Bar. Astute Entrpreneur and Philanthropist HRH Dennis Ainabel Iseghohimen on the 1st of August, 2021 joined members of his family to congratualte one of their own Iseghohimen Eferaomon Priscilla as she was called to bar, after a successful sojourn as student of the Prestigious Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and also on the occassion of her birthday The young barrister who graduated with a 2.2GPA, from the prestigious citadel of learning was elated to have had her childhood dream of promoting justice and equity among the less priviledge…

August 4, 2021 ushers in another birthday for Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, Abdul Samad Rabiu. The Chairman/ CEO of BUA Group who is easily one of the richest in the continent has in the last one year carved a niche for himself with his giving. Hate him or like him, you cannot deny the fact that he played a major role in ensuring that many states were able to contain the onslaught of Coronavirus in 2020 and his post 2020- activities have helped in reinforcing the position that at times the rich can be humane. Curiously, it was the same…

Association of Active Movie Producers of Nigeria (AMPMAN) has revealed plans to begin production of sensational movie “Ikemba” The movie is rumored to have on set a blend of veteran actors such as Pete Edochie famous for his role of Okonkwo in the Movie Things fall Apart, Patience Ozokwo and Nollywoods baby boy Ramsey Noah and New yet sensational artists with the likes of Zubby Michael Also known as Eze Ndiala, Nancy Isime, Yakubu Abubakar, Nollywood action Sensations of Emmanuel Ehummadu Labista and Sylvester Mmadu are among the powerful cast for the movie “IKEMBA”. The Chairman of the Association Mr…

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has sent a hearty congratulatory message to the Olu designate of the Warri Kingdom, Prince Tsola Emiko on his acceptance and on his impending coronation to the royal stool. The coming barely 48 hour as the Dein of Agnort Kingdom , His Majesty , Dr Benjamin Ikenchuku , also praised the Itsekiri nation for the choice of Omoba Tsola Emiko as the next Olu of Warri Kingdom Dr. Jonathan spoke glowingly of his hope that the opportunity of the new Olu’s divinely ordained appointment would be to contribute his quota to the assignment of…