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I Met Mike Ejeagha- By Azuh Arinze Yes, I met the legendary folklorist and guitarist, Mike Ejeagha. But just once. I can’t recall the exact date anymore, but the occasion remains etched in my memory. It was in 1999, during the burial of the flamboyant and controversial businessman, Victor Nnamdi Okafor – popularly known as Ezego – in Uzoakwa, Ihiala, Anambra State. Ejeagha was already an elder then, but still active and engaging. Seated in a corner at what was more of a carnival than a burial, he strummed his signature guitar, his voice resonating through the crowd with his…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his deep grief over the passing of the renowned Nigerian highlife icon, Chief Mike Ejeagha, who passed away peacefully on Saturday at the venerable age of 95. In his condolence message, Governor Soludo eulogised Chief Ejeagha as a deeply philosophical musician, an iconic cultural ambassador, and an exemplary custodian of Igbo oral traditions. His music, characterised by a unique blend of highlife rhythms and captivating storytelling, resonated profoundly throughout Nigeria despite his Igbo linguistic expression. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo recalled that…
L-R; His Excellence President Federal Republic of Nigeria; Bola Hamed Tinubu; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd; Aliko Dangote; Chairman First Bank, Femi Otedola; Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); Zaccheus Adedeji; During the President Tinubu Visit to Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Plant Lekki on Thursday 5th June 2025. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently informed President Bola Tinubu that his group of companies paid a whopping N450 billion in taxes to the Federal Government’s coffers in 2024, thereby making it the highest tax-paying company in Nigeria. With this significant tax payment, Dangote companies are…
L-R: The Branch Leader, Trans-Amadi 1 Port Harcourt, Bob Anyanwu Representing the Regional Bank Head Rivers and Bayelsa 1 & South Commercial, Ibisiki Eretoru; one of the beneficiaries of the Food Bank Donation, Ogechi Friday; The Clan Head, Ozuzu Etche, HRH Eze Josiah Nwagwu; the Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and the CEO, Reach Nigeria Foundation, Benedicta Ebi; during the Fidelity Food Bank Distribution in Ihie Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State recently. In a strong demonstration of its commitment to community development and poverty alleviation, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated food…
L-R: Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé Nigeria, Wassim Elhusseini MD/CEO, Nestlé Nigeria, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and Victor Egbon, Director, Ruminants and Monogastric Development, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development at the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent between both organization’s to establish the Nestlé Dairy Training Center, in Abuja, recently. Nestlé is pleased to announce an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Program. This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Best Bank in Nigeria” in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The Bank was among winners from 36 countries in Africa recognised by the prestigious Global Finance in its 32nd Annual Best Bank Awards. The winners of this year’s awards are those banks that attended carefully to their customers’ needs in difficult markets and accomplished strong results while laying the foundations for future success. Winning organizations managed their assets and liabilities in a savvy way despite the fast-changing interest rate scenarios. The editors…
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Nigeria’s leading real estate powerhouse, once again demonstrated its deep-rooted commitment to cultural heritage and community celebration by attending the 2025 edition of the iconic Ojude Oba Festival in spectacular fashion, proudly under the banner of the “House of Adron.” The House of Adron made a resplendent entrance into the Ojude Oba parade ground, capturing hearts and attention with its vibrant cultural regalia, energetic performances, and a regal display of unity, tradition, and luxury. In keeping with the brand’s identity of class and excellence, Adron Homes didn’t just attend the festival, it redefined presence. Adding…
Celebrating togetherness, gratitude, and comfort this festive season. As Muslim families across Nigeria gather to mark this year’s Eid el-Kabir—a time of deep reflection, sacrifice, and unity—JMG Limited joins in celebrating the spirit of the season with heartfelt wishes for peace, joy, and renewed blessings. At JMG, we believe in the power of connection—not just through the integrated electromechanical solutions we deliver, but in the meaningful ways we show up for the communities we serve. Festivals like Eid are a special reminder of what truly matters: family, faith, and the comfort of shared moments. To help make this celebration even more…