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Rite Foods Limited is proud to announce that Ekuma Eze, its respected Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, has been named among the most influential Public Relations professionals in Nigeria in the #PRPowerList 2025 — a prestigious annual ranking that celebrates excellence, impact, and innovation in the PR and communications industry. With over two decades of experience spanning strategic communications, policy advocacy, corporate relations, and stakeholder engagement, Ekuma Eze has consistently demonstrated how purposeful storytelling, and principled leadership can elevate both brand and society. His inclusion in this year’s list is a recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession and a reflection…

The Group Chairman of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, has paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. He described his passing as the end of an era and the ascent of a legend into the realms of the immortals. In a solemn and emotionally resonant message, he extolled the virtues of the late monarch, whom he described as a towering symbol of identity, unity, and pride for the Ijebu people and the Yoruba nation. Oba Adetona, who died at the age of 91, reigned for an…

In a moment filled with joy and gratitude, Purp, winner of Nigerian Idol Season 10, paid a courtesy visit to Rite Foods Limited, expressing heartfelt appreciation to the company’s flagship brand, Bigi, for its continuous sponsorship of the hit reality music show. Accompanied by Raymu, the show’s dynamic runner-up, Purp hailed Bigi’s five-year sponsorship of Nigerian Idol as a beacon of hope and opportunity for aspiring music talents across Nigeria. “This platform has changed my life,” said the 25-year-old Lagos-born singer, Anu Agosa (aka Purp). “From the early days in church choirs to theatre stages, I’ve always dreamt of moments like this.…

By Ogunfemi Biola Sheu First, I give all glory to the Almighty God for making these achievements a reality. It has been nearly four remarkable years since the birth of Toyin Amuzu Football Club (TAFC), a dream made possible by the vision of one man, Chief Toyin Amuzu (TA), the Asiwaju Leragun of Egbaland, a passionate sports enthusiast, youth developer and philanthropist. Since our formation, TAFC has grown beyond just being a football team. It has become a symbol of hope, discipline and transformation for many young people in Abeokuta and beyond. We have played matches that tested our strength…

JMG Limited, a leading provider of premium electro-mechanical solutions, has significantly enhanced the operational efficiency of Nourdm Global Company Limited a top Nigerian manufacturer of sustainable cleaning products—through the deployment of a smart compressed air system, the Kaeser SIGMA Air Manager 4.0 (SAM 4.0), at Nourdm’s Ibadan facility in Oyo State. With this cutting-edge solution, Nourdm saves over ₦21 million annually in energy and maintenance costs. Highlights of savings are ₦6.3 million/year saved in energy costs, ₦15 million/year saved in maintenance and labor, 1,450 hours/year cut from compressor workload and a 32% drop in CO₂emissions. The upgraded system includes 2 × Kaeser ASK-40 rotary screw compressors, 1…

The Management and the entire Unifoam family join the nation in mourning the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), a leader whose steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s unity, discipline, and development leaves a legacy in the annals of our national history. President Buhari was more than a former Head of State; he was a symbol of integrity, selfless service, and steadfast patriotism. Throughout his time in office, both in military and civilian leadership, he demonstrated uncommon devotion to national interest and reform, often choosing the harder right over the easier wrong in the pursuit of a stronger Nigeria. “We remember him…

Abuja, Nigeria – July 14, 2025 Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, CON, has expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. In a personally signed condolence message released on Monday from the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Matawalle described Buhari as a towering national figure whose legacy of honour, integrity, and patriotism will remain deeply woven into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. “We express our profound sorrow on the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who…

Last week, beneficiaries in phase 1 of the Glo Skillbridge development program, organised for Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) street sweepers’ have concluded their training in Lagos. The Glo Foundation launched the program last month with the goal of giving participants soft skills including fashion design, beadwork, baking, and digital skills training. A total of 150 LAWMA street sweepers were chosen to be trained at affiliated training facilities in different parts of Lagos. The Glo Foundation “is happy to equip them with knowledge that will enable them to broaden their horizon and create other streams of income for themselves,” according…

Johannesburg. 14.07.2025. Melissa Kariuki, an African female tech entrepreneur and founder of Whip Music, has been invited to join the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class. The Recording Academy is the world’s leading society of music professionals and the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards—music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As a new member, Kariuki joins a global community of creators and professionals who hold a voice in the GRAMMY Awards process and a platform to advocate for the music industry and its future. This year’s invitation was extended to nearly 3,600 established music professionals across diverse backgrounds, genres, and disciplines—underscoring…

Abeokuta, Nigeria — Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, the Asiwaju of Odogbolu and 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate in Ogun State, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, GCON, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. In a statement released by Afolabi Orekoya, Director of Media for the Ladi Adebutu Development Organisation, Adebutu described the late monarch as “a towering royal figure” and “royalty in its truest, noblest form.” He praised Oba Adetona’s 65-year reign as one marked by…