VINTAGE AT 40: I didn’t just become successful, it was intentional
By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor At 40, many people would consider the journey of businessman and entrepreneur, Chief Francis Nwaogwugwu, aka Vintage, a remarkable story of resilience, enterprise and calculated risk. From starting out as a young trader to building a business empire with interests spanning interior decoration, construction, real estate and manufacturing, Vintage has […]
Government short-cut measures hurting provision of houses for Nigerians — Bode Adediji
Mr Bode Adediji, Chief Executive Officer of Bode Adediji Partnership, is a former President of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers. Besides his professional calling, he has dedicated himself to mentoring the younger ones. In this interview, Adediji speaks on his rise to the peak of his career.
I didn’t know l had enemies until l became Secretary to the Government of the Federation -FALAE
CHIEF Olu Falae clocked 80 on September 21. In this interview, the former top banker, Secretary to the Government of the Federation under the Babangida administration and Finance Minister, as well as presidential candidate of an alliance in the 1999 elections speaks on his growing up, happy moments, regrets and the Nigeria of his dream.
Level of illiteracy in Nigeria, a time bomb — Olatunji
Pastor Sunday Olatunji, is Chairman, Royal Masters School, CBD, Alausa, Lagos. In this interview, he speaks on the state of the nation’s educational system, what is needed to be done, and the celebration of four outstanding men who were recently awarded Doctorate degrees in academic fields outside their core banking fields. Excerpts
Allen Onyema opens up on ownership of Air Peace Airline
Two weeks ago, we published the first part of this long interview with Allen Onyema, the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Airline whose peace-building roles in Nigeria appear legendary and should earn him greater fame than the airline business considering the importance of peace to our survival as a nation.
I’m still learning to be a celebrity — Anto, Ex BBNaija Housemate
Born Antonette Munirat Lecky, former Big Brother Naija, Double Wahala housemate popularly known as Anto has been having it good ever since she was thrusted into spotlight by the widely acclaimed reality show.
It is painful not much has been done in my father’s honour — Samuel Ogbemudia’s son
Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, a former governor of the defunct Midwest Region and old Bendel State, would have been 85 years on Sept 17. He died in March last year. In this interview, his eldest son, Samuel Ogbemudia Jr, speaks about the family and contemporary issues.
2019: The strategy that Buhari is the only incorruptible leader in Nigeria no longer sells – Senator Dansadau
Senator Saidu Dansadau is a front line politician. One of his strongest points is integrity. Rather than go with the crowd because of pecuniary gain, Dansadau would rather stay alone.
Housing: Government of this country prefers short cut instead of planning ahead — Adediji
Mr. Bode Adediji, Chairman, Bode Adediji Partnership, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, and former President, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers NIESV, is one of the front-line estate surveyors and property consultants in Nigeria. Besides his professional calling, he has dedicated himself to mentoring and delivering lectures to inspire the younger ones […]
Atiku’s restructuring stance endears him to the hearts of Nigerians — Adiotomre
Chief Mike Adiotomre, is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the leader of Ward 5, Ovu community and a member of the State Advisory Council from Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.
No responsible Igbo wants Presidency now – Ebigwei, Ohanaeze leader
Chief (Dr.) Sylvan Olisanye Ebigwei, is Vice President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo (Worldwide), President Emeritus, Aka Ikenga, Consultant Dental Surgeon and the Iyasei Onowu (Prime Minister), Agbadagba, Okpanam, Delta State. In this interview on the state of the nation, he discusses the orchestrated agitations in the land, the Igbo presidency and says only restructuring can save the country from disintegration. Excerpts:
