20 years after, family relives memories of Adeife, Akinola Akindeko

Adeife and Akinola Twenty years after, two young and promising children were snatched away by the cold hands of death, the family said they might have died, but not forgotten. On April 20, 2003, Adeife, 14, and Akinola Sodipo-Akindeko, 10, were killed during an attack on the convoy of Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello. During their short […]

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Buhari congratulates Dangote at 66

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, as he marks his 66th birthday, wishing him long life and a joyful year ahead. In another statement, he commended the celebrant for the numerous efforts he is making for the nation’s progress. “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the illustrious businessman, Aliko Dangote on […]

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Tinubu hails Adebanjo at 95 as consistent social justice crusader

By Banji Ayoola The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has described the leader of the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, as a consistent social justice crusader. In his congratulatory message to Adebanjo, who turned 95 yesterday, he praised the elder statesman for his remarkable leadership within the Afenifere fold. Hailing him for his contributions […]

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At 95, struggle continues for a better Nigeria, says Adebanjo

Leader of the Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo (left), Former President Olusegun Obasanjo during Pa Adebanjo’s 95th birthday in Ogbo-Ijebu, Ogun State yesterday. ‘This is not the Nigeria we fought for, will pursue outcome of presidential poll to Supreme Court’ Obasanjo visits Afenifere leader, again declines comment You’re a consistent social justice crusader, […]

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World leaders hail Elumelu’s impacts on Nigeria, Africa’s economy

Co-Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Dr. Awele Elumelu (seventh right); Founder, TEF, Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and celebrant, Mr. Tony Elumelu(fifth left); daughter, Ms Ego Elumelu (fourth left); GMD-CEO, UBA, Oliver Alawuba, flanked by senior executives of companies associated to Tony Elumelu and 60 beneficiaries of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, during the […]

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