Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi excited by ‘Businessman of the Year’ award
The Chairman of Nestoil Group, Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, has been honoured as the Businessman of the Year 2024 by Telegraph Newspaper. The honour was in acknowledgement of his significant contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, corporate excellence and philanthropy. The accolade was presented on February 21, 2025, during the New Telegraph Awards Ceremony held at
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The Chairman of Nestoil Group, Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, has been honoured as the Businessman of the Year 2024 by Telegraph Newspaper. The honour was in acknowledgement of his significant contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, corporate excellence and philanthropy. The accolade was presented on February 21, 2025, during the New Telegraph Awards Ceremony held at
Tella scores 10th Leverkusen goal in big win
Nathan Tella netted his 10th goal for Bayer Leverkusen since joining the club as the German champions secured an impressive 4-1 away victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, cutting Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to eight points ahead of their crucial Champions League showdown. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 26th minute, latching onto
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Nathan Tella netted his 10th goal for Bayer Leverkusen since joining the club as the German champions secured an impressive 4-1 away victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, cutting Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to eight points ahead of their crucial Champions League showdown. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 26th minute, latching onto
Indian billionaires making waves in Africa
Indians are widely travelled people, and it is often said that they can be found in virtually every corner of the globe. In this piece, TOFARATI IGE takes a look at five of the billionaire businessmen making significant strides in Africa’s corporate world Sunil Vaswani Born in Jaipur, a city in India, in 1963, Sunil
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Indians are widely travelled people, and it is often said that they can be found in virtually every corner of the globe. In this piece, TOFARATI IGE takes a look at five of the billionaire businessmen making significant strides in Africa’s corporate world Sunil Vaswani Born in Jaipur, a city in India, in 1963, Sunil
Bassey aims to lure England-born talents to Nigeria
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has urged young footballers of Nigerian descent, including Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri, to consider representing the Super Eagles over England on the international stage. Speaking to NBC Sports, the 24-year-old defender, who was born in Italy to Nigerian parents and raised in England, revealed how his connection to his heritage influenced
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Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has urged young footballers of Nigerian descent, including Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri, to consider representing the Super Eagles over England on the international stage. Speaking to NBC Sports, the 24-year-old defender, who was born in Italy to Nigerian parents and raised in England, revealed how his connection to his heritage influenced
Osayi-Samuel set for Fenerbahce exit
Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to leave Fenerbahce at the end of the season after contract extension talks collapsed due to disagreements over his wage demands. According to Turkish news outlet Mackolik, Fenerbahce has closed all negotiations with Nigerian international and is resigned to losing him on a free transfer when his contract
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Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to leave Fenerbahce at the end of the season after contract extension talks collapsed due to disagreements over his wage demands. According to Turkish news outlet Mackolik, Fenerbahce has closed all negotiations with Nigerian international and is resigned to losing him on a free transfer when his contract
Prioritise vaccination, Soludo’s wife urges mothers
The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called on mothers to prioritise their well-being and that of their children by ensuring they receive vaccinations. Soludo stressed that this is crucial for preventing diseases and promoting healthy living, especially during a child’s formative years. Speaking at the Mothers’ Wellness Summit, held at
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The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called on mothers to prioritise their well-being and that of their children by ensuring they receive vaccinations. Soludo stressed that this is crucial for preventing diseases and promoting healthy living, especially during a child’s formative years. Speaking at the Mothers’ Wellness Summit, held at
Father in viral child abuse video needs therapy — Police
The Ogun State Police Command says medical professionals have recommended therapy for a commercial motorcyclist, Adekunle Odukaye, who was arrested for assaulting his three-year-old son, Boluwatife Odukaye, in the Oke Baale area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. PUNCH
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The Ogun State Police Command says medical professionals have recommended therapy for a commercial motorcyclist, Adekunle Odukaye, who was arrested for assaulting his three-year-old son, Boluwatife Odukaye, in the Oke Baale area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. PUNCH
JUST IN: Two killed, several injured in Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway crash
Two yet-to-be-identified persons lost their lives in an accident on Saturday night along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway. PUNCH Online gathered from a traffic update by the Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Seni Ogunyemi, that several people were injured in the crash. According to Ogunyemi, a DAF truck suffered a brake
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Two yet-to-be-identified persons lost their lives in an accident on Saturday night along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway. PUNCH Online gathered from a traffic update by the Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Seni Ogunyemi, that several people were injured in the crash. According to Ogunyemi, a DAF truck suffered a brake
FG tightens rules for project mobilisation payments
The Federal Government has introduced stricter conditions for contractors seeking mobilisation fees as it moves to enforce greater accountability in project execution. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced on Saturday that contractors would no longer receive the usual 30 per cent mobilisation fee unless they have deployed to the site and worked for at
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The Federal Government has introduced stricter conditions for contractors seeking mobilisation fees as it moves to enforce greater accountability in project execution. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced on Saturday that contractors would no longer receive the usual 30 per cent mobilisation fee unless they have deployed to the site and worked for at
La Liga: Isco’s penalty stuns Real Madrid in Betis victory
La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a setback in their title defence with a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday. Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday. Atletico Madrid, in third, host Athletic Bilbao
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La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a setback in their title defence with a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday. Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday. Atletico Madrid, in third, host Athletic Bilbao













