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Dangote at 69: The Man building Africa’s industrial backbone

By Abiodun Alade As Aliko Dangote turns 69, his story demands to be read not as a biography of wealth, but as a case study in Africa’s unfinished industrial argument. For decades, the continent has lived with a structural contradiction. It exports raw materials and imports finished goods. It produces crude oil but imports refined fuel. […]
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Wobbling Presidential Amnesty Programme: Dennis Burutu Otuaro to the rescue

By Eshanekpe Israel It is no more news that the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP declared at the wake of the bloody insurgency in the Niger Delta region, South-South Nigeria by the late President Shehu Yar’dua on October 4, 2009 nosedived into the abyss shortly after the exit of the pioneer management from the socio-political scene. It was […]

BODE OLAJUMOKE AT 80: The Inspiring Journey

By Raji Bomodeoku Nigeria, often regarded as a blessed nation, is home to many exemplary individuals who embody the nation’s potential for greatness. One of such figure is Senator Olabode Olajumoke, LLB, LLM, a man whose life story is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, integrity and the story of a true […]

Soga Sofola: 1947-2024

•Life, times and impacts If mortals bow at the sight of the Grim Reaper, it is not a fault of theirs, rather an all-out submission to the natural order. Like a wise man once posited, humanity oscillates between extreme opposites; for every happiness, there is sadness; for every tearful moment, there are joyful days; for every shining […]

How God called me to Altar — Babasebioba

By Alifia Sunday In an extraordinary turn of events, the Mustapha family of Isanlu in Kogi State, Nigeria, has found their lives intertwined with May 27 – a date celebrated globally as Universal Children’s Day. Established in 1954 by the United Nations General Assembly, this day aims to promote understanding, welfare, and unity among children across the […]

Adedeji: Lifting Nigeria’s Image Internationally

By Arabinrin Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello In today’s economic world, effective tax administration is important for stability and growth. This emphasizes the vital role played by leaders like Zacch Adedeji PhD, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA). With a proven track record of excellence […]

Biyi Tunji-Olugbodi: A blend of professionalism and entrepreneurial zeal at 60

“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you are willing to work.“- Oprah Winfrey The above quote by Oprah Winfrey aptly encapsulates the zeal of Mrs Biyi Tunji-Olugbodi who has put her training and endowments into profitable use over the years. She […]

Bouquet for the Amazon of multi-tasking at 60

By Louis Odion David Ricardo framed it as the law of diminishing returns. There is always a point of saturation. There comes a juncture where, to adapt the thesis of one of the most influential English economists of the 19th century, human productivity begins to decline on account of task overload. The breed the English nobleman has […]

The life journey of Ovedje Great Ogboru @ 66

By JOSHUA JARIKRE Great Ovedje Ogboru is no doubt an accomplished International businessman, a philanthropist and a formidable political leader from the oil-rich Niger Delta region in Delta State. His impeccable character has placed him above most of those whose political narrative has been smeared by  inhumane standards and selfish agendas. His protracted struggles in […]

President Tinubu at 72: Leadership in challenging times

By Tunde Rahman Today is President Bola Tinubu’s 72nd birthday. Instead of rolling out the drums to celebrate the day, the President directed there should be no celebration of any kind, including placing newspaper, radio or television advertorials in his honour. He urged anyone wishing to do such for him to donate the money to charity organisations. […]

Deborah Bako-Odoh: The one who stayed!

By Tobe Momah Deborah Bako-Odoh graduated from the University of Ilorin in 1999 and immediately took up employment at the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) office at Onikan, Lagos State. We had had passing interactions while at Our Saviour’s Church, Marina, where her father – then Venerable George Bako – was the officiating minister. During […]

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