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  • Adegboyega Adetunji gets Agribusiness Excellence Award

    Adegboyega Adetunji gets Agribusiness Excellence Award

    Barr. Adetunji Adegboyega is currently over the moon. And this is not unconnected with the strides of his brainchild, Abundish Nigeria Limited.

    Adeboyega is not just happy that the agric firm is doing well in the sector; he’s particularly excited at the achievements of the firm since its inception in 2024.

    The visionary MD/CEO of Abundish Nigeria Limited was recently honoured with the Agribusiness Excellence Award at the 14th Faculty Lecture of the Faculty of Agriculture at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile Ife, Osun State.

    The award recognised Adegboyega’s outstanding contributions to agricultural entrepreneurship and youth empowerment in Nigeria’s agribusiness landscape.

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    Representing Abundish Nigeria Limited at the event were Barr. Adetunji, team members Young and Paul, who joined a diverse audience of students, academics and stakeholders to engage in thoughtful discussions on the future of agriculture in Nigeria.

    Abundish Nigeria Limited was celebrated not just for its presence at the event, but for its growing impact in the field.

    Adegboyega’s recognition underscored the company’s commitment to sustainable farming and youth-led agribusiness innovation. His efforts have made agriculture more appealing, profitable, and tech-enabling for the younger generation.

  • Abiodun Coker makes Elumelu proud

    Abiodun Coker makes Elumelu proud

    Tony Elumelu was all smiles again when the communications team at United Bank for Africa (UBA) scored a good goal in the industry.

    The entire team, which has Alero Ladipo as the Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications and Nasir Ramon ably supporting, had another reason to celebrate as Abiodun Coker, Media & External Relations Lead, was honored with the “Future Leader in Media Management” award at the sixth edition of The Industry Summit/Awards.

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    The award jury, chaired by Mr. Tolulope Ogunjobi, renowned broadcast business correspondent and Business Editor at TVC News, cited Coker’s exceptional achievements in the public relations field during the year 2024.

    Ogunjobi particularly noted Coker’s masterful handling of UBA’s 2024 Rights Issue, which successfully closed on December 24, 2024, and the impactful execution of the bank’s 75th Anniversary Campaign, both of which were described as commendable and exceptional.

  • Glitz, glamour at Vera Babayemi’s 50th birthday shindig

    Glitz, glamour at Vera Babayemi’s 50th birthday shindig

    One Nigerian Amazon, who recently gingerly stepped into the golden age of 50 is Veronica Ogwa Babayemi.

    Veronica is the beautiful and amiable wife of a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi. 

    It was in the light of all things good and thanksgiving, accentuated by the symbolic milestone which the birthday represents, that relations, associates, friends and well-wishers gathered at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, to celebrate, appreciate and applaud the grace of the almighty God upon the life of Dr. Babayemi.   

    Like most dignitaries in attendance at the all-important event emphasized in their tributes and goodwill messages, Vera is elegant with a classy poise. This, they affirmed, is not only because she’s a perfect combination of beauty, brain and brawn, but because she has a well-nurtured, well-defined and well-refined character – all of which have seen her succeed and overcome obstacles at every facet of life.

    This enigmatic Amazon is a doctoral degree holder in Business Administration and a hugely successful C-Suite executive.

    Born on Saturday, December 7, 1974, to the late Mr. Matthew Igoche and Mrs. Justina Onoja, who hailed from Ajeigbe-Awume in Ohimini Local Government area of Benue State, Vera decided to organize a bash for her 50th on Saturday, March 8, to thank God and to appreciate humanity.

    Her formative years were cosmopolitan and itinerary-inclined due to the nature of her father’s job as a policeman who kept moving from one duty post to another.

    Recently, friends and family assembled in a convivial atmosphere at the cozy and lush of Oriental Hotel, Lagos, to celebrate her 50th or golden jubilee.

    It was indeed a top-notch celebration as it witnessed the gathering of who is who from different walks of life, including those in the telecommunication world where she had worked.

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    Guests, who were resplendent in differently designed and styled white outfits include Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi who was represented by Oba Muraina Adebanjo Adedini, Asoya of Ile Isoya, Ile-Ife, Osun State; Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Olabomi; the Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi Adewale; Oba Gboyega Famodun of Igbajo, Osun State; Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun; Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the APC National Secretary; former Group CEO, Airtel Africa PLC, Dr. Olusegun Ogunsanya; Senator Jide Omoworare; Chief Layi Oyeduntan; Professors Mojeed Alabi; and Siyan Oyeweso, as well as politicians, religious leaders and captains of industries.

    Vera, as fondly called, had risen to the enviable position of Vice President, Mobile and Digital Financial Services at Airtel. Her illustrious career in this sector spanned over 25 years.

    For sure, Veronica’s 50th birthday party will not be forgotten in a hurry because of the countless beautiful memories that accompany it.

  • Julius, Yutee Rone celebrate 20th wedding anniversary

    Julius, Yutee Rone celebrate 20th wedding anniversary

    When Yutee Rone ran into handsome Julius, she knew their union would be one blessed by God and cupid.

    However, she did not cheaply give her heart in love to Julius as would be expected. Fate led them in their romantic adventures. And after a  few years of courtship, having studied each other like a book, the love-struck birds made their intentions to be husband and wife.

    Having gotten the blessing of their parents, they later walked down the aisle, amidst pomp and ceremony.

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    Interestingly, 20 years later, the lovely couple is still keeping to the vows they made before God and man to remain in love forever.

    Specifically, Rone has kept to the vow he made before the priest and other guests on that fateful day.

    Despite his busy business schedule, he utilises every opportunity at his disposal very well in showcasing his untainted love and care for his family. He is a man who always walks his talk.

  • Bosun Osifowora buries mum in grand style

    Bosun Osifowora buries mum in grand style

    Upwardly mobile Lagos lawyer, Bosun Osifowora has displayed his capacity in the scheme of things on the social scene in Nigeria.

    Osifowora has shown that his influence on the legal scene for many years on the job cuts across various political and socio-economic lines.

    This was evident after the passing of his mother, Madam Silifat Ajoke Osifowora, at the age of 79. Since the announcement of his mother’s passing in March 2025, Osifowora’s home in Surulere, Lagos, has witnessed the visitation of top dignitaries in large numbers to commiserate with the family and also show solidarity and support for the distinguished lawyer.

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    Osifowora’s home simply became a Mecca of sorts for top dignitaries, associates and clients, who came to condole with the erudite lawyer and bid his mother farewell.

    The burial ceremony of Madam Osifowora was held on Friday, April 25, and it kicked off with a Night of Tribute that was held at the WIB Osifowora’s residence in Ijebu-Ife, Ogun State on April 18, 2025, and was followed by a wake keep and service of songs at the Teslim Balogun Stadium car park on April 24, where friends, family and associates gathered to bid the Osifowora’s matriarch farewell.

  • Adebola Adeyemi redefines optimal wellness

    Adebola Adeyemi redefines optimal wellness

    DR. Adebola Latifat Adeyemi epitomizes what love and care for humanity mean. An upright, upwardly mobile woman has not only done so well for herself, but has compassionately done so much to impact others whose paths cross with hers. When Adebola tells people she is a naturopathic doctor, the most common response she likely gets is, ‘Oh, you are in a Hijab and don’t have dreadlocks.’ She gets that a lot but often does free few-minute consultations so people can meet her and know that she’s not one ‘crazy’ witch doctor who keeps a cauldron in the backyard. But as a multiple international certified natural medicine expert and Hijama therapist, Adebola is on a mission to ensure optimal wellness of every soul through natural healing using natural solutions. Adebola —who started as a journalist nearly two decades ago— didn’t become a naturopathic doctor because she doesn’t believe in modern medicine. Far from it; She did, but only on a mission to ensure there is an integration of natural medicine into Nigeria’s healthcare system after a painful personal experience that guided her towards the healing powers of wet Hijama cupping and other naturopathic therapies —approaches that not only alleviate symptoms but also transform lives.

    According to her, that experience she had about a decade ago, gave birth to Khasmal Holistic Naturopathic Health Center, dedicated to providing affordable, holistic and natural healthcare solutions not only to the wealthy but all Nigerians seeking a comprehensive approach to wellness.

    In the advancement of this integrative healthcare service, Adebola officially unveiled her ultra-modern premier holistic health clinic on her 49th birthday to meet the needs of those who are fast giving naturopathic medicine a trial. The new health facility, situated in Ikeja, Lagos, was commissioned by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who was ably represented by the Registrar, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) Prince Babatunde Adele.

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    At the clinic, Adebola and her support staff offer an array of services such as acupuncture, cupping, colon hydrotherapy, pelvic floor therapy, body composition analysis and well-woman examinations. The facility also sells herbs and supplements, which is a big part of her practice.

    Adebola’s ultimate goal is to treat the root cause of any health challenge. Adebola sees it as a matter of importance that her patients understand the physiology behind natural medicine while she gives the right advice on how natural healing modalities could be incorporated into the treatment protocol of those patients who are battling various chronic diseases, including cancer.

    With the opening of Khasmal Clinic, Adebola is poised to earn the sobriquet of Queen of Alternative Medicine as more people embrace the natural solutions and entrust their treatment to her at the facility she described as not just a clinic but a healing sanctuary grounded in the fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine: do no harm, prioritize prevention, and honour the unique needs of every individual who walks through our doors to achieve optimal health and well-being through natural, non-invasive, and evidence-based healing modalities.

  • Jubril Tinubu invests in scholarship scheme

    Jubril Tinubu invests in scholarship scheme

    Jubril Adewale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Oando Group Plc, strongly believes that education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world.

    Through his ceaseless commitments, Tinubu has demonstrated his abiding belief that education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world.

    Tinubu, a trained lawyer, recognizes that investing in quality education is paramount to developing the nation’s future talent pool.

    His contributions to the nation’s education have been nothing but tremendous, although he never makes a noise about it. His firm, the Oando Joint Venture (JV), consisting of NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) /Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL), in demonstrating its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), recently launched the 2025/2026 applications for its Tertiary Scholarship Scheme.

    This initiative, targeted at both the JV’s Host Communities and the country at large, aims to build the next generation of leaders by supporting the academic aspirations of undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

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    This scholarship programme empowers young Nigerians with the tools they need to contribute to the country’s growth and prosperity.

    The company  offers two categories of awards: ‘The Host Communities Merit Award,’ specifically for students who are indigenes of Oando’s host communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States; and ‘The National Merit Award,’ open to students from across Nigeria, excluding Oando’s host communities, who are pursuing studies in Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, and Agricultural Sciences.

    This inclusive approach ensures that talented students from all over Nigeria have the opportunity to benefit from this programme. This scholarship programme underscores Oando’s unwavering commitment to investing in the future of Nigeria, particularly its host communities, and contributing to the development of the country’s human capital.

  • Mayegun Nwoseh joins Gov. Sherriff  Oborevwori’s boat

    Mayegun Nwoseh joins Gov. Sherriff  Oborevwori’s boat

    Successful and influential property merchant, High Chief Peter Alex Nwoseh, the Mayegun 1 of  Isheri Olofin, Aworiland, has felicitated Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborovwori over his defection to the ruling party of All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, led their teeming supporters into the APC in a grand event in Asaba, Delta State.

    Mayegun is of the belief that connecting to the central government at Abuja will further enhance the good performance of Governor Oborovwori.

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    Meanwhile, the decision of  Lagos-based chief to complement Sheriff has brought about excitement in the state and particularly in his community, as it is believed that with all within the powers, his commitment will yield good fruits.

    Although, the frontline property merchant effected his joining of the APC a few weeks back, the news of his entry into the ruling party has continued to reverberate even as it is considered in many quarters as a good omen for the state and community.

  • Adebola Adeyemire defines optimal wellness

    Adebola Adeyemire defines optimal wellness

    Dr. Adebola Latifat Adeyemi epitomizes what love and care for humanity mean. An upright, upwardly mobile woman has not only done so well for herself, but has compassionately done so much to impact others whose paths cross with hers. When Adebola tells people she is a naturopathic doctor, the most common response she likely gets is, ‘Oh, you are in a Hijab and don’t have dreadlocks.’ She gets that a lot but often does free few-minute consultations so people can meet her and know that she’s not one ‘crazy’ witch doctor who keeps a cauldron in the backyard. But as a multiple international certified natural medicine expert and Hijama therapist, Adebola is on a mission to ensure optimal wellness of every soul through natural healing using natural solutions. Adebola —who started as a journalist nearly two decades ago— didn’t become a naturopathic doctor because she doesn’t believe in modern medicine. Far from it; She did, but only on a mission to ensure there is an integration of natural medicine into Nigeria’s healthcare system after a painful personal experience that guided her towards the healing powers of wet Hijama cupping and other naturopathic therapies —approaches that not only alleviate symptoms but also transform lives.

    According to her, that experience she had about a decade ago, gave birth to Khasmal Holistic Naturopathic Health Center, dedicated to providing affordable, holistic and natural healthcare solutions not only to the wealthy but all Nigerians seeking a comprehensive approach to wellness.

    In the advancement of this integrative healthcare service, Adebola officially unveiled her ultra-modern premier holistic health clinic on her 49th birthday to meet the needs of those who are fast giving naturopathic medicine a trial. The new health facility, situated in Ikeja, Lagos, was commissioned by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who was ably represented by the Registrar, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) Prince Babatunde Adele.

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    At the clinic, Adebola and her support staff offer an array of services such as acupuncture, cupping, colon hydrotherapy, pelvic floor therapy, body composition analysis and well-woman examinations. The facility also sells herbs and supplements, which is a big part of her practice.

    Adebola’s ultimate goal is to treat the root cause of any health challenge. Adebola sees it as a matter of importance that her patients understand the physiology behind natural medicine while she gives the right advice on how natural healing modalities could be incorporated into the treatment protocol of those patients who are battling various chronic diseases, including cancer.

    With the opening of Khasmal Clinic, Adebola is poised to earn the sobriquet of Queen of Alternative Medicine as more people embrace the natural solutions and entrust their treatment to her at the facility she described as not just a clinic but a healing sanctuary grounded in the fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine: do no harm, prioritize prevention, and honour the unique needs of every individual who walks through our doors to achieve optimal health and well-being through natural, non-invasive, and evidence-based healing modalities.

  • Olufunke Okoro celebrates at 42

    Olufunke Okoro celebrates at 42

    Olufunke Okoro is a young and hardworking lady of style and grace.

    Olufunke is widely known for her success with Dumare, a frontline merchandising firm making many strides in the industry.

    With a long list of clientele, this graduate of Psychology from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, prides herself as one business owner, who can always secure any merchandise from any part of the world on request from clients.

    Olufunke, who describes herself as very classy and simple, recently turned 42 on March 6, 2025.

    Truly stunning, with outstanding interpersonal abilities, with a boundless resourcefulness, Olufunke’s intelligence and determination distinguish her as a savvy entrepreneur, fully capable of achieving her dreams.

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    The beautiful entrepreneur took to her social media account to write an emotional letter to herself on her 42nd birthday. For her day, Olufunke had some reflections about the exciting journey that awaits her. She admitted that the pursuit of her aspirations is rarely a simple one and assured herself that she would encounter numerous trials and hurdles along the way.

    ‘Always keep in mind that God holds a unique love for you and has crafted a remarkable plan tailored specifically for your life. Even in moments where you may feel defeated or during periods of significant trials, understand that you are still a champion.’

    As she prays to her creator on the occasion of her 42nd birthday, Olufunke believes everything will start to come together for her good as she enjoys her forties. “All the hard work you’ve put in will begin to pay off, and you will find yourself truly enjoying life. Embrace the opportunity to live on your terms, trusting God to continue carving out your path and completing you with all your needs,” she wrote to herself.