AIG Tunji Alapini (rtd), Chief Dele Momodu, Mr. Godwin Mekwuye and Prince Ademola Aderemi A brother and his two sisters, that is talking about Godwin, Bimbo and Dupe, embarked on a business journey 33 years ago. The trio, hitherto, were into the importation of furniture and other household items until a government policy, which they considered unfavorable, forced them to refocus and redirect their business. The result of that wise decision is Vivid Imagination, which is today, one of Nigeria’s biggest and leading fashion brands. Situated for decades at Falemi House, along the ever busy Ikorodu Road, in Obanikoro, Lagos,…
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The Chairman of All Season Hotel, Owerri, Imo State, Mike Ikoku, in this interview with DANIEL ADAJI narrates how the state government demolished his facility, among other issues There were reports on social media that your hotel was partially demolished by the Imo State Government. Could you tell us what happened? My experience with the government of Imo State started sometime in 2021. When this government came into power, as an investor in the state for over 30 years, I have been supported by all governments that have come into Imo State. I diversified from confectionary to hospitality, in the year…
Multi-award-winning music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced plans to gift N100 million to children for Christmas. On Monday, the singer revealed this in posts on his Instagram story stating that, this will start from the Surulere area of Lagos State. He added that he is doing this in honour of his late mum, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who died on August 18, 2023. He wrote, “100M for the kids for Christmas! Lord bless us all start in Surulere tonight! “All in Morayo’s name! The love of my life!
An FCT High Court has adjourned the suit seeking damages for a victim of illegal organ harvesting till February 19, 2024, for a hearing. Justice Abdullahi Aminu on Monday adjourned the suit to enable the parties to prepare for the hearing. The suit was brought by the father of the 16-year-old victim, Salaudeen Saliman Adedoyin, against Dr Aremu Abayomi Adeniran, Dr. Christopher Otabor, and Alliance Hospital and Services Ltd. The case was instituted following a Daily Trust’s investigation that uncovered an organ harvesting syndicate and implicated Alliance Hospital. At the hearing, defence counsel, C. J. Dimgba, informed the court that he…
It was a night of recognition and celebration of excellence as one of the biggest tech ecosystem events in Nigeria, Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 recognized and celebrated key players who have contributed to the growth of the tech and creative scenes both at home and abroad. The AOT 5.0 Tech Ecosystem Awards presented a medium for recognizing individuals, organizations and startups that have excelled in their efforts to stimulate the growth of the Nigerian Tech Ecosystem, which plays a pivotal role in the development of the Nigerian economy. The following startups, organizations and individuals were awarded for their immense contribution to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, CON, on the occasion of his 61st birthday on December 9, 2023. Celebrating the political leader whose antecedents and achievements continue to attract recognition at home and abroad, President Tinubu affirms the outstanding leadership qualities of the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, who became a Governor at 45, after serving as a Commissioner in three different ministries. The President appreciates the loyalty, dedication, and commitment the Senate President has demonstrated over time, with measurable and lasting legacies to show…
Okoduwa Barely two years as a rising actress, stunning and sexy Thelma Okoduwa is already a household name in Nollywood, all thanks to her almost impeccable role interpretations in movies and TV soaps. With over 30 hit movies to her credit, the Ishan, Edo State native, who is currently mesmerizing TV buffs with her zany roles in Chico Ejiro’s award winning soap, Treasures, said she is already dreaming Hollywood, “and I’m definitely going to get there soon, she fires. In this hearty chat, the Angelina Jolie look alike that is also still single and searching for the right Romeo, openly confessed…
In the aftermath of the recent accidental military air strike on Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for an investigation into the bombing incident. Obi conveyed this message during his visit to the victims at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in the state capital on Tuesday. He also urged the Federal Government to allocate sufficient funding to the military and other security agencies to enhance their operational efficiency. Obi also called for a thorough investigation into the military air strike and proposed…
The Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, said it would write the Independent National Election today (Tuesday) to demand fresh elections to replace its 27 members in the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress. A total of 27 members of the House elected on the PDP platform on Monday, defected to the APC and threatened to reject the requests of the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for approval. The reason adduced for their defection, according to the letters written to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and read on the floor of the House, was predicated on the…
President Bola Tinubu has, with immense grief, received the news of the passing of NTA Broadcaster, Aisha Bello Mustapha, who was one of the great icons of the Nigerian broadcast media. The President extends his deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues, including the management and staff of Nigerian Television Authority, Africa’s largest Television network, as well as the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria. The President joins them in paying solemn respects to the highly professional news anchor and presenter, who spent 35 years at NTA until her retirement in 2022. “During her time as the presenter of the flagship…