Author: Lilian Azuh

Jameson Irish Whiskey, from the stable of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, restates its commitment to sustainability, creativity, and community engagement with an innovative and visually striking installation during the yuletide with the iconic upcycled Christmas Tree at Ikeja City Mall. The activation officially marked the commencement of the much-anticipated 12 Days of Christmas celebration. Crafted entirely from 2,500 recycled Jameson bottles, the Jameson Christmas Tree stands as a bold symbol of environmental responsibility—showcasing how creative reuse, thoughtful waste management, and culture can come together to inspire more conscious celebration. From 21 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, visitors were thrilled with…

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….Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Guinea, S’Africa, DR Congo shine The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) once again proved why it is regarded as Africa’s biggest music awards platform, as artistes, delegates and industry stakeholders from at least 48 African countries came together in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the continent’s rich and diverse musical excellence. The 9th AFRIMA held from January 7 to 11, 2026, in an atmosphere of unity, colour and creativity with winners emerging from West, East, North, Central, Southern Africa and in the diaspora. This widespread success further showed that the platform is a…

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In line with its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos. The intervention was implemented as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). It was funded and administered by the newly inducted employees, referred to as the Vault Class, who selected this initiative for their community impact project. The bank provided matching financial support to ensure the project’s successful execution. Speaking during the event, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr…

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…Announces expansion of Cement Production capacity to 90 Million Tonnes  L-R: President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Overall Winner, Otunba Kazeem Olayemi Odeyeyiwa, MD/CEO Kazab Heritage Limited and his wife, Chief Mrs Adesola Odeyeyiwa; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh at the Dangote Cement Plc 2025 Customer Award Night and Celebration, in Lagos on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026. Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with ₦15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance. The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, held at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated the company’s highest-performing partners…

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AZUH ARINZE Today, we celebrate a man whose life beautifully reflects faith, vision, and enterprise – Evangelist Michael Obinna Ikoku, the dynamic brain behind Obiron Group and All Seasons Hotel, Owerri, Imo State. Evang. Myke Ikoku stands as a shining example of what it means to combine industry with excellence. As a devoted businessman, his commitment to whatever he lays his hands on is unmatched; his passion for uplifting lives and creating opportunities through business unparalleled. Through Obiron Group and the hospitality landmark that is All Seasons Hotel, he has not only contributed to the economic growth of Imo State…

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Omije Ojumi Popular gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, fondly called Omije Ojumi after her widely-loved track of the same title, is dead. Her death was announced on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family. The post, accompanied by a photograph of the deceased and a short clip, stated that she died in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026. It read in part, “With great sadness, we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye OMIJE OJUMI, passed away on 12th January, 2026, at Lagos hospital, Nigeria. May God grant her…

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Seun Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has responded to Wizkid fans over the “Big Bird” nickname controversy, saying the name is his and Wizkid should find his own original moniker. The beef started when a Wizkid fan asked Seun on his Instagram live, to change his longtime nickname, claiming Wizkid is the “Biggest Bird” and Seun refused, citing he’s used the name longer. “Wizkid ‘stole’ my name. Tell your fave to be original. Why are you telling me to change my name? Sorry, I can’t change it. This name has been here since. I am the first to come up with it”, he…

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