Olori Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi – the force behind Africa Fashion Week London
By Yemisi Suleiman Africa Fashion Week London is often seen through the glamour of the sold-out catwalk shows: the designers, the models, the fabrics, the front row and the celebration of African creativity in one of the world’s most influential fashion capitals. But behind the scenes is a much bigger story – one of a […]
OFILI-OKONKWO: Never worked for anyone, taking millions out of poverty
THIS encounter gives valuable insight into the life of the Chairman of Autobahn-Techniques, Dr. Alban Ofili-Okonkwo. Though not someone, who cherishes being in the limelight, he tells his story as a multi-talented company CEO, ingenious social entrepreneur, and astute business personality. Often described as a thinker, he is credited with many ideas one of which is the KEKE NAPEP. Certainly, the story of Ofili-Okonkwo, who has never worked for anyone since graduating from University of Bening ,UNIBEN, .in the 1970s, is useful in this society where many seek promising direction.
‘I advertised for a man to get me pregnant – then I fell in love’
She had wanted children since she turned 30 and was envious of friends who were starting families. She was also shaken by a visit to her aunt in hospital. Her aunt didn’t have children, and Jessica believed she had been ignored by doctors as there had been no-one to insist on better care
Lekki Spa celebrities visit
The name, Chineze Odinamadu might not readily come to mind or ring a bell but mention IrishMedspa & Beauty Home to any fashion savvy lady in the Lekki axis and you will be quickly told that’s the favourite beauty destination for Lekki celebs.
Steve Ayorinde on a mission
Steve Ayorinde, the new Lagos commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture is no doubt of one of the stars in Governor Ambode’s cabinet set up. The former commissioner for information who was recently redeployed to the tourism ministry has continued to be a blessing to Lagos through his sterling performance as a public office holder.
Top Businessman, Wale Osinubi turns 50 in style
It was a gathering of high flying guests and people of means who came from all walks of life in honour of one of Nigeria’s Lotto business whizkid, Otunba Wale Osinubi fondly called Wesco as he rolled out the drums to celebrate his golden jubilee.
I replied to a Facebook post and was married six days later’
They had been friends on Facebook for more than a year, but had never met or spoken to each other until the advert
Benue killings: We demand prosecution of leaders of Miyetti Allah —Gov Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom few days ago led a high powered delegation from Benue state to brief President Muhammadu Buhari on the killings in the state by suspected herdsmen. In this interview he spoke on the demands put forward to the President and other issues.
The Lesson Of Two Years: Listening to your people does not mean you are weak — Ogiame Ikenwoli, Olu of Warri
Ijaw and Itsekiri must sit down and understand ourselves and live as one family. If a case comes, we should discuss how to settle it without killing and fighting ourselves, without abusing each other and using hate language
I was attacked over TV show for being a former governor’s daughter – Osasu Igbinedion
When we started, people said, ‘Ah, another Igbinedion has come again; why are you lambasting the government that they are not taking care of IDPs? What did your father do when he was governor of Edo State?’
I will moderate my radicalism- Gani Adams
The Aare Onakakanfo is a statesman’s position, you have to be moderate in your utterances, you need to be careful on how you handle issues
I strive to beat my former achievements — Aarinola Olaiya
I never set out to break any record. I was just preoccupied with doing what I felt was expected of me & every other thing fell in line
I was undeterred despite being abandoned by my father, kidnapped by ritualists — Awe, AAU best graduating student
I spent three days in the ritualists’ den with no food to eat and water to drink. During this time, the hair on my chest was removed
How the late Ooni Okunade Sijuwade, helped me to start Oduduwa University – Adedoyin, founder
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife rolled out the drums at its 5th convocation ceremonies.
Confronting the health challenges of Deltans
The common war cry ‘health is wealth‘ is borne out of the reality that it is only a healthy man that can meet his needs, his immediate environment and the society at large. A healthy man is a wealthy man by any standard and his social, political and economic contributions to the society are unassailable. Little wonder, the government of Delta State is driven by the uncommon passion to minister to the health challenges of Deltans through the provision of quality health care delivery and making sure that the various government owned hospitals across the length and breadth of the state are manned by qualified manpower and the constant provision of drugs and other medicaments. This is not by fluke or accident of history. The man at the driver‘s seat in Government House, Asaba, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa is a qualified medical doctor, a product of the University of Ibadan.
Why even the poor called us poor — Olugbemi
BackgroundThere is no story without God because He is the most important factor. No matter the kind of success that can be ascribed to me, without God, I am nothing. I will not call myself an accidental banker. However, my first love was journalism. But because of my poor background, I could not go directly to the university after secondary school.
