Segun Ogundipe, better known as LaffUp, is a Nigerian comedian. The Theatre Arts graduate of the University of Ibadan started his career in Ibadan and has taken his trade out of Nigeria, even outside of Africa where he has a lot of fans. Speaking with TUNDE AYANDA, the comedian who has gone back to his […]
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My dad got me N.35m job in Abuja to discourage me from politics —25-yr-old Oyo legislator-elect
Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi is the youngest lawmaker in Oyo State since 1999 and could soon be confirmed as the youngest in Nigeria by INEC. At 25 going 26 in September, the first time legislator, who will represent the Ibadan South West Constituency 1 in the House of Assembly, speaks to Seyi Sokoya on his hopes […]
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Govt should go back to past C’tte report on Trade Fair Complex — Okeke, pioneer ASPMDA President
Pioneer President of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association Members, ASPMDA, Chief Charles Okeke, who was one of the signatories to the lease between the Federal Government and the traders, wants the government to be guided by a committee report on the status of traders in Trade Fair Complex
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SUBOMI BALOGUN: His faith, his taste, his class
By CHARLES KUMOLU
A remarkable Nigerian and Group Chairman, First City Group (a financial conglomerate comprising First City Monument Bank, FCMB Capital Markets, First City Assets Management, CSL Stockbrokers and City Securities), Otunba Subomi Balogun reflects on his 85 years on earth and credits his success to a deep faith in God.
Notable family
I was born in Ijebu-Ode. I can’t deny that I am from a notable family in Ijebu.
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Soldiers became army of occupation, partisanship during 2019 elections —Aduwo
Mr Olufemi Aduwo is the president of Right Monitoring Group (RMG), which is a coalition fo 45 civil society organisations. He is also the executive director of the Centre for Convention of Democratic Integrity (CCDI). He has monitored elections in Western countries, including the popular 2016 Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom (UK). He shares his thoughts with DARE ADEKANMBI on the role of soldiers in the elections, what lessons to be learnt among others.
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AIGBOGUN: Seeing rich people get broke, my turning point
That some of the most influential people today are millennials, is not surprising but how they achieve influence within a short period is amazing. Chief Executive Officer of CashBox, Mr. Sydney Aigbogun, is an example of one the millennials making impacts. He combined millennial ethos with individualism to become the founder of a flourishing business empire. You won’t read his story and still belong to those who consider millennials as just a mobile phone generation.
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My expectations were I was going to fail… – Nigerian designer, Amina Suinner
Lack of information about migration almost killed me — Nigerian migrant
Nigerian migrants travelling to Europe via the Saharan desert and the Mediterranean Sea risk starvation, slave traffickers, shipwreck and death. Every year, Nigerians are trafficked and sold from the moment they cross the border and get into Nigeria, all the way to Europe. The bulk of the migrants trafficked do not have prior knowledge of […]
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Igbo men positioning for Senate President or President in 2023 are clowns, charlatans – ABC Nwosu
Professor ABC Nwosu was political adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and also a former Minister of Health. Not many know that during his final year at the University of Ibadan (UI) and the civil war was raging, he left the academic community to join Biafran soldiers. In this exclusive interview, the political scientist analyses the penultimate weekend’s presidential election among other issues of national importance. Excerpts:
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ICHECHI OKONKWO: Millionaire’s wife creating own wealth with creativity
This story beams light on the path to the success of Ichechi Okonkwo, founder of many successful businesses in upscale Lekki/Chevron in Lagos. The account underscores what being the wife of a successful man and parents means, and the motivating factor it could constitute. Mrs. Okonwko, interestingly narrates how she combined both to become the Managing Director/CEO, Laundry King, Sweet Dreams Essentials and Marketing Director of Nedcomoaks Ltd, owners of Victoria Crest Property. Drawing from her experiences, you can’t help but agree that she was taught well and she is leading the way currently.
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