Otedola shares journey from school dropout to business mogul
Billionaire Femi Otedola has revealed his journey to building a multi-billion-dollar empire began without a university degree or even a completed high school education. In his newly released memoir titled ‘Making It Big’, cited by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the…
Ooni’s Spokesperson Reacts To Alaafin’s Threat
Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, will not respond to the threat and 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, over conferment of Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title on Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi.This was disclosed in…
Tanzania, Burundi launch construction of $2bn joint SGR project
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye (right) and Tanzanian PM Kassim Majaliwa lay the foundation stone for the construction of the joint standard gauge railway from Uvinza to Musongati. Photo credit: PoolBurundi and Tanzania on Saturday kicked off the construction of the…
Elon Musk’s Starlink supports BEE in South Africa
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX supports South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) legislation regarding getting approval to launch its Starlink Internet service locally. However, it argues that one particular telecoms licence ownership rule that the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa…
10 health benefits of consuming 3 cloves of garlic
1 11 Why should people consume garlic cloves? Garlic has always held a special place in kitchens and traditional medicine. From being added to curries for flavour to being consumed raw in home remedies, it has a reputation that…
Lagos declares August 20 holiday for Isese festival
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a work-free day for public servants in commemoration of the annual Isese Day celebration. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service,…
Daniel Dubois splits with coach Don Charles after Oleksandr Usyk loss
British heavyweight expected to work on comeback with Tony Sims, who trains Conor Benn. Team overhaul comes weeks after his fifth-round defeat at Wembley Oleksandr Usyk punches Daniel Dubois in a boxing match. Usyk got the better of Dubois again…
Assar overcomes Aruna in Europe Smash thriller
Egypt’s Omar Assar prevailed over Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna in another chapter of their long-standing African rivalry, edging his continental counterpart 3-1 in the first round of the men’s singles at the Europe Smash – Sweden 2025 on Sunday at the…
Okowa praises President Tinubu after decamping to APC, says current administration restoring stability, hope to Nigeria
Okowa praises President Tinubu after decamping to APC, says current administration restoring stability, hope to Nigeria Former Governor of Delta, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has said President Bola Tinubu is bringing stability and hope back to Nigeria. Okowa stated this…
UNESCO Recognises Sango Festival As World Heritage
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has formally recognised the Sango Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This was disclosed by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, who presented…