Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Mr Nwoko says there is no case in court challenging his monetary claims for the work he did to ensure the Paris Club refund.4 min read Ned Nwoko, a former lawmaker, has criticised the Nigerian governors’ recent protest letter against the payment of a controversial debt associated with the Paris Club refund. Mr Nwoko is one of the federal government’s six creditors controversially owed $418million debts associated with the refund. In a September 6, 2021 letter to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Mr Nwoko said there was no justification to continue to withhold the payment of his $142…

Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people; greatness is being accepted by the people. -Mike Tyson. The aphorism above aptly captures the persona of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion ,CON, the Esama of Benin Kingdom ,the Honorary Consul of the Romanian Government to Edo and Delta States and the Chairman of the Okada Group of Companies. It was Winston Churchill former British Prime Minister that said : We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. So , for the Esama of Benin Kingdom ,giving is not just a habit ,it is…

LAWYERS to Lintas International owned by legal consultant and politician, Mr Ned Nwoko, have picked holes in what they alleged was a deceitful story[1]lines about the ongoing enforcement of court judgments on Paris Club Refunds by the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, saying the court cannot grant a stay of execution of a judgment that had been executed. In a letter to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, dated September 6, 2021, the team of lawyers, said: “The NGF is misconceived about its powers and rights as prescribed by Section 165 of the 1999 Constitution over matters…

Come Sunday, September 5, 2021, all roads would lead to the exquisite Sheraton Hotels & Suites, Ikeja, Lagos State for the annual Classic Africa Merit Award (CAMA) Season 11, under the distinguished Chairmanship of Dr. Iyke Kanu, the MD/CEO of Icecos Energy Limited.Prodigiously hardworking governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be Special Guests of Honour.According to the convener and publisher of Classic International Magazine, Mr. Dave Agwazim, this year’s edition will have as its theme, “Reclaiming Nigeria: Pathway to Economic and Security Stability, to be delivered by His Excellency, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the former All Progressive…

Our Score Card So Far Snippets of Achievements by the Pius Oiwoh Led Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch Exco from 30th August, 2020,Till Date . Rejuvunation of the Social Media Platforms of the Branch expanding the WhatsApp Platforms to other social media channels which includes a functional website for the Branch. Advocacy and Intervention on Security Related Matters concerning the Vulnerable that have resulted in the release of countless number of persons . Organizing an exquisite Annual Dinner with Pomp and Ceremony that was the talk of the Town with lavish food, exquisite drinks and the top echelon of the…

According to the United Nations Charter on Fundamental Human Rights, one of such rights is “The Right to Adequate Housing” It is to this effect that there has been a surge in number of Real Estate Companies in Nigeria and the world in general. It’s been said that Nigeria is short of 17 million housing units and one of the key stakeholders in Nigeria, PWAN Group has been bridging the gap by making housing affordable with its latest Partnership with one of the associations in Nollywood know as Active Movie Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (AMPMAN). It was on…

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…