Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

AIICO Report N7.55bn Profit, Pays 3kobo Dividend to Shareholders AIICO Insurance plc has announced Profit After Tax of N7.55 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022 as against N4.92 billion profit in the same period in 2021. The company announced this at its 53rd Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. AIICO’s shareholders at the meeting applauded the growth trajectory achieved by the firm during the period commending the board and management of the firm for the positive financial performance and sustained dividend payout during the year. Chairman of AIICO Insurance Plc, Mr. Kundan Sainani informed the…

Stop eating ‘pomo’, FG raises alarm over outbreak of Anthrax disease The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) on Monday raised an alarm over the outbreak of a disease known as Anthrax which is in the West African sub-region and urged Nigerians to stop eating ‘pomo’ for now. The FG through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) alerted Nigerians that Anthrax is in some neighbouring countries within West Africa, specifically, Northern Ghana bordering Burkina Faso and Togo. The FMARD Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe in an official statement explained that Anthrax which has…

Your Calendar is Different! Last week Wednesday, the 7th day of June was my birthday. For some years now, I often put up articles to either herald my birthday or to announce it on the D-day. But this year was different. As we entered June and the thought of my birthday came to mind, I started to reflect on the goals I had set for myself before I hit forty. I looked at the boxes I have ticked and the others yet to be accomplished. Here is forty, saying hi from two blocks away. I started to doubt the…

Billionaire Businesswoman, Titilope Ejimagwa’s New Found Love Billionaire businesswoman, Titilope Olubisi Ejimagwa, is simplicity personified, choosing to stay away from excess publicity. The Lagos State-born businesswoman is the first black five-star Director and Global Icon of Longrich Bioscience. She is called the ‘Mother of Network Marketing in Africa’ for the fact that she is one of the most successful marketers to emerge from the continent. Despite her immense wealth and influence, she has humility and simplicity written all over her. The serial entrepreneur also has her hands in other sectors of the economy beyond the continent of…

I grew up in church and almost became a pastor – Tonto Dikeh The actress also says she is not comfortable in revealing clothing. Popular Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has opened up about her past aspirations to become a pastor. The talented thespian, in a surprising revelation, shared this intriguing detail on her Instagram page as she reflected on her upbringing and its influence on her life. Having grown up in the church, Dikeh had actively participated in various roles within the religious community. As she candidly stated, “I grew up in church… I was a…

The 1994 Epetedo declaration that cost MKO Abiola his freedom and his life MKO Abiola declared himself the democratic president of Nigeria on June 11, 1994, and it didn’t end well for him. Chief MKO Abiola charged Nigerians to fight for his mandate a year after an election he won was annulled by the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida [Vanguard] On June 12, 1993, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, MKO Abiola, won the country’s presidential elections with a majority of 58.36% of the total votes cast, winning 20 out of 30 states against Bashir…

Dana Air Recognised for Outstanding Services, Collaborations Dana Air has been recognised for its outstanding services and collaborations over the years by the Manager of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo state. Speaking on the award to Dana Air, the Owerri Airport Manager, Mrs. Rejoice Ndudinachi, said Dana Air had been outstanding in terms of their service delivery at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport here in Owerri and very willing and available to support and collaborate when the need arises. “We appreciate Dana Air’s support and its outstanding service delivery to our customers here…

Young and Getting It Right …As Ogundoyin Speaks Again Throughout history, age has often been regarded as a constraining factor. Both being too old and too young presented similar challenges, unless the individual possessed exceptional qualities that distinguished them as truly remarkable. Debo Ogundoyin, without a doubt, radiates such qualities. It comes as no surprise, then, that he is once again being considered for the highest position attainable within his state’s House of Assembly. Currently serving as the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ogundoyin is one of the youngest political figures in the country, at a…

President Tinubu Signs Student Loan Bill Into Law, See Steps to Apply President Bola Tinubu has signed the Student Loan Bill into law. A representative of the Federal Government, Dele Alake, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Monday evening.? The bill will enable Nigerian students to access loans at interest-free rates. Earlier report had it? that the piece of legislation passed second reading at the House of Representatives on May 25, 2023. Steps to access the student loan The Student Loan Bill which is now Law officially known as AN ACT TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS…

#FrenchOpen: Novak Djokovic Wins Record 23rd Grand Slam Title Novak Djokovic has sealed a record 23rd Grand Slam Title after seeing off Norway’s Casper Ruud in the French Open final in straight sets. Is Djokovic The Greatest Tennis Player of All Time? Djokovic’s win gave him a shout to be referred to as the greatest tennis player of all time after seeing off Norwegian 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 on clay. His win also meant he has overtaken Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles and is now level with Serena Williams. Who Has Most Tennis Grand Slam Wins? Another Grand Slam…