High and Mighty

From Banking Hall, How Kashim Shettima Bukar Built Barbedos Group To Become A Conglomerate With Tentacles

— Kashim Shettima Bukar By St. Johnson Adegboyega From banking to aviation and oil logistics, Nigerian businessman Kashim Shettima Bukar has built the Barbedos Group into a multi-sector empire. Kashim Shettima Bukar is one of Nigeria’s wealthiest men and the founder of Barbedos Group – a conglomerate with tentacles spanning everything from private aviation to energy. He started off his career in the banking sector…. []

“You’ve Turned Life’s Challenges Into Opportunities” — Tinubu Praises Son As He Celebrates 40

— Seyi and President Tinubu  By St. Johnson Adegboyega  President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, describing him as a man who has turned life’s challenges into opportunities and shown leadership from an early age. In a heartfelt message on Saturday, the President commended Seyi’s determination, creativity, and service-oriented spirit, noting that his journey reflects focus, courage, and humility…. []

Oba Adetona: How next Awujale of Ijebuland will be selected [SEE DOCUMENT]

–– Late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona By Adeola Idris The selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State has emerged. Recall that the immediate past Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, died on Sunday and was buried at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Monday. Oba Adetona, who was the longest-reigning monarch in Nigeria,… []

Meet The Next Olubadan: 14 Most Important Things You Are Eager To Know About Rasheed Ladoja

–– Rasheed Ladoja By Adeola Idris with additional report from PUNCH Online Almost a year ago, specifically July 12, 2024, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, ascendend to one of the highest traditional titles in Yoruba land in a grand ceremony that took place at the historic Mapo Hall. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde handed Olakulehin the staff of office to be the… []

Tributes Still Pouring Days After UBA Foundation’s MD, Bola Attah Loses Sister

–– Bola Attah By St. Johnson The Managing Director, UBA Foundation, Mrs. Bola Atta, is still mourning the loss of her beloved sister, Lola Adefope née Ayantuga, who passed away recently. Lola, born on 14 September 1962 in London, England, was the daughter of Senator Obafemi Ayantuga and his wife, Ajoke Ayantuga, an accountant. With a career spanning over three decades in public service, Lola… []

Oluwo of Iwo’s Regal Farce; Descent From Sacred to scandalous

— Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, Oluwo of Iwo By Oladapo A. Sofowora Conceit serves as the ugliest armor a miser can don, akin to a taint of vice that courses through one’s blood and frail spirit. Ironically, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, fits this description perfectly—not for mere acts of braggadocio or his loud demeanor, but because his life seems to be enveloped in… []

Ambode, Tinubu, Top Nigerian Politicians Meet As Sanwo-Olu’s Daughter Weds

— The new couple, Modupeorelouwa and Oladele flanked by dignitaries  By Bunmi Onakan Daughter of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Modupeorelouwa, has tied the knot with her beau, Oladele, in a grand ceremony. — Sen. Remi Tinubu, Gov. Sanwo-Olu, his wife Ibijoke and a guest The white wedding, which took place a week after their traditional wedding, was held at the prestigious Cathedral Church of… []

Meet King Mohammed Adah, Nigerian Billionaire Yet To Be Acknowledged By Forbes

— King Odeh Mohammed Adah King Mohammed Odeh Adah or simply ‘King Mo Adah’ is another Nigerian billionaire but not too known like other but performs like even than known and highly acknowledged Nigerian billionaires. Probably for his large heart and for being a philanthropist, many Nigerians might have heard about him or come across his name. The Nigerian singer Davido has been one of the… []

Four Nigerian Billionaires Make 2024 Forbes List Of World’s Richest Persons

– Samad, Otedola, Dangote, Adenuga By Bunmi Onakan  The 2024 Forbes list of richest persons in the world has been unveiled. The list which was recently released, features four Nigerian billionaires. The Nigerians who made the list of 2,781 billionaires are Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola. According to Forbes, it used stock prices and exchange rates from March 8 2024 to curate… []