Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the Founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former Chairman of MTN Nigeria, passed away at 85, just a day before his 86th birthday. Dozie, who also served as chairman of Pan-Atlantic University, died on Tuesday (today). Born on April 9, 1939, he was said to have been suffering from an age-related illness. Diamond Bank, which he chaired and handed over its leadership to his son, Uzoma, one of his five children, has since merged with Access Bank Plc. Dozie was born in 1939 in Egbu village, Owerri, Imo State. He was born into the family…
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Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin, has reacted to the buzz surrounding gospel singer, Tope Alabi’s decision not to attend a surprise birthday event organised for her. It was reported that fans of Anjorin had arranged for Tope Alabi to make a special appearance at the event, even paying a substantial amount for her performance. However, once the singer learned who the celebrant was, she reportedly declined to take part in the celebration. Addressing the incident during a live session, Anjorin clarified that she had no knowledge of the plan to invite Tope Alabi and expressed surprise that such a large sum…
By Aare Adetola Olaniyi Emmanuelking The 2nd of April holds a profound significance for me. This year marks a momentous milestone – my 50th birthday—a celebration of half a century filled with rich experiences and impactful contributions. In stark contrast to the jubilant celebrations of my 40th birthday, which saw the streets of Lagos come alive with revelry, I have chosen a path of humility and gratitude to observe this occasion. I plan to reflect quietly on my journey and offer heartfelt thanks to my creator for the many blessings I have received. My life story is truly remarkable. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Malam Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Chief Pius Akinyelure, the board of directors. President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. The new 11-man board has Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman. Adedapo Segun, who replaced Umaru Isa Ajiya as the chief financial officer last November, has been appointed to the new board by President Tinubu. Six board members, non-executive directors, represent the…
OpenAI has secured $40 billion in funding, one of the largest private funding rounds in history. This investment values the company at $300 billion. In a statement on its website, the AI leading platform says the investment will help “push the frontiers of AI research even further, scale our compute infrastructure, and deliver increasingly powerful tools for the 500 million people who use ChatGPT every week. The company also revealed its partnership with SoftBank Group, whose backing will enable OpenAI to “continue building AI systems that drive scientific discovery, enable personalised education, enhance human creativity, and pave the way toward…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury during Sunday’s match against Bournemouth, and he’s set to miss seven weeks of footballing action. Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, told journalists that he believed Haaland would return in time for the Club World Cup in June 2025. Guardiola said the club doctors said Haaland would miss up to five to seven weeks. The Cityzens manager explained that Haaland’s situation has highlighted the club’s predicament all season, saying it happens sometimes in football. “We don’t have another player with his skills or his specific qualities. We know that, but we have to…
A South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has used the occasion of this year’s Mother’s Day to extol the virtue of Nigerian women, saying they are playing a pivotal role in building families. While appreciating his wife, Mrs Oyindamola Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, his deputy in the 2023 gubernatorial election, Alhaja Shakirat Arowolo for their unquantifiable support, and all women in the country for their inestimable sacrifices, Ajadi described mothers as unsung heroes whose impact resonates far beyond what words can describe. Ajadi, who made this known while speaking with journalists on the occasion…
Forbes has named four Nigerian business moguls—Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola— on its 2025 list of Africa’s billionaires, reaffirming their dominance in the continent’s economic landscape. The prestigious ranking which was released on Saturday, highlighted a significant surge in the collective wealth of Africa’s billionaires, rising from $82.4 billion in 2024 to $105 billion in 2025. The total number of African billionaires also increased from 20 to 22 within a year. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, topped the list with an impressive net worth of $23.9 billion, a remarkable increase from $13.9 billion in 2024. Forbes…
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, from the United States of America to Nigeria. The 43-year-old businessman was arrested at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, Lekki area of Lagos, where he does his illicit drug business on Monday, 24th March 2025, while he was expecting to take the delivery of his latest drug consignment. His arrest followed the seizure of his cargo that arrived in Nigeria in seven big…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims across the country on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and urged them to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace. He underscored the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in fostering a harmonious society and encouraged citizens to celebrate the occasion safely and responsibly. “Dr. Tunji-Ojo also encouraged citizens to…