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Otedola, Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina, Enenche, Others Make List of 100 Reputable Africans

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6 years ago

July 28, 2020

Eric

Billionaire businessman and Chairman, Geregu Power Plc, Mr. Femi Otedola, has been named among 100 most reputable Africans for the year 2020.

Otedola was shortlisted by Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation-management firm, among 99 other reputable Africans who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavour.

The list features 47 women and 53 men from diverse sectors including; Leadership, Entertainment, Advocacy, Education and Business. The selection criteria are: Integrity, Visibility and Impact.

Among very prominent personalities that featured in the list are Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed; Nigeria’s Dr. Paul Enenche, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, South Africa’s Prof. Wiseman L. Nkuhlu, Chancellor of the University of Pretoria and Chairman of Rothschild (SA); Guinean Economist Cellou Dalein Diallo, and Cameroon’s Dr. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

The list features two African Presidents, one Vice President and policy makers on the category of governance while South Africa’s Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Ethiopia’s Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu and Nigeria’s Folorunso Alakija are featured for their works across the Globe on business.

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Sierra Leone’s Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo Iweala and Ghana’s former Vice Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang made the list on Leadership.

The above luminaries are joined by other great Africans who are celebrated for their Social Impact, as well as Social Entrepreneurship, that are transforming businesses in Africa and affecting lives positively without controversy.

Reputation Poll, known globally for its annual ranking of the 100 Most Reputable People on Earth and Most Reputable CEOs in various countries, is also poised to announce a new set of research on 100 Most Reputable Charity Organisations on earth.

During the announcement of the list by the incoming African Chairperson of the Review and Audit Committee/Member of the Board, Ms. Beldina Auma, Chair Emeritus, World Bank Group-IMF African Society and President of SCIP-International, LLC, made mention of the Organisations’ continued focus and commitment in honouring individuals, organisations and brands that consistently impact lives positively around the world and in Africa.

Below is the complete list of those who made the list:

Abdessattar Ben Moussa || President, Tunisian Human Rights League
Abiy Ahmed || Prime Minister, Ethiopia
Acha Leke || Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Achille Mbembe || Political Scientist
Adama Gorou (Adams) || Human Potential Catalyst
Agnes Kalibata || President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa
Akinwumi Adesina Dr. || President, African Development Bank
Amadou Diaw || Founder, Forum de Saint Louis
Amadou Gallo || Managing Director NBA Africa
Amadou Mahtar Ba || Executive Chairman, AllAfrica Global Media Inc.
Amani Abou-Zeid || Commissioner, African Union Commission
Amina C. Mohamed || Cabinet Secretary, Kenya
Angélique Kidjo || Musician
Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka || Member of Parliament, Tanzania
Anne Makinda || Politician
Anthony Navo Jnr || Founder, African Young Voices
Arikana Chihombori Quao.Dr || Educator, Policy Leader
Asha-Rose Migiro || Diplomat
Ashish Thakkar || Founder Mara Group
Basetsana “Bassie” Kumalo || Businesswoman.
Belay Begashaw || DG, The Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu || Entrepreneur
Bineta Diop || Founder, Femmes Africa Solidarité Senegal
Carlos Lopes || Economist
Caster Semenya || Olympic Athlete
Catherine Adoyo Prof. || Professor, George Washington University
Cellou Dalien Diallo || Economist and Politician
Collen Mashawana || Philanthropist
Denis Mukwege || Founder, Panzi Hospital
Divine Ndhlukula || Managing Director, SECURICO
Donald Kaberuka || Board Chair, Global Fund
Edith Brou || Digital Entrepreneur
Ellinah Wamukoya (Bishop) || Clergy
Elsie S. Kanza || Head of Africa, World Economic Forum
Emma Inamutila Theofelus || Deputy Minister, Namibia
Enenche Paul Dr || Senior Pastor, Dunamis Int’l Gospel Centre
Fadumo Dayib || Politician
Fatou Bensouda || Prosecutor, ICC
Félix Tshisekedi || President, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Femi Otedola || Chair, Forte Oil PLC
Folorunso Alakija || Businesswoman and philanthropist
Francis Arinze (Cardinal) || Cardinal, Roman Catholic Church
Fred Swaniker || Founder, African Leadership Academy, Ghana
Georges Rebelo Chikoti || Diplomat
Hafez Ghanem || Vice President, World Bank
Hajer Sharief || Co-Founder, Together we build it, Libya
Hamadoun Touré || Executive Director, SMART Africa
Hanna Tetteh || Head, United Nations Office to the African Union
Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki || CEO, NEPAD
Ilwad Elman || Director, Elman Peace and Human Rights Center
Isatou Alwar Graham || Lawyer and writer
Ishaq Usman Bello (Justice) || Chief Judge FCT Abuja
Jackie Chimhanzi. Dr || CEO, African Leadership Institute
James Alix Michel || Former President of Seychelles
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (Prof) || Former Vice Chancellor, University of Cape Coast
Jelani Aliyu || Automotive Designer, General Motors
Jewel C. Howard Taylor.H.E || Vice President, Liberia
Johannes Gawaxab || Governor, Bank of Namibia
José Eduardo Agualusa || Journalist and writer
Kabirou Mbodje || Founder, Wari Group
Ken Kwaku .Dr || International Investment & Corporate Governance Expert
Kumi Naidoo || Secretary-General Amnesty International
Kwesi Botchwey Prof. || Former Minister of Finance Ghana and Professor,
Lamin Momodou Manneh || Lead, Regional Hub UNDP Africa
Leymah Gbowee || Founder, Gbowee Peace Foundation
Louise Mushikiwabo || Secretary-General, Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
Lwazi Bam || CEO, Deloitte Africa
Macsuzy Mondon || Minister, Seychelles
Major Seynabou Diouf || Police United Nation
Manasseh Azure Awuni || Journalist
Margaret Blick Kigozi Prof || Consultant, UNIDO
Maria do Carmo Silveira || Former Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe’s
Mariéme Jamme || Founder, iamtheCODE
Matshidiso Moeti .Dr || Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organization (WHO)
Mensa Otabil || Theologian
Mia Couto || Biologist and writer
Michelle Ndiaye || Director, Institute for Peace and Security Studies
Mohamed El Kettani || CEO Attijariwafa Bank
Mohamed ElBaradei || Law scholar and diplomat who served as Vice-President of Egypt
Mutahi Kagwe || Cabinet Secretary for Health, Republic of Kenya
Ngozi Okonjoi-Iweala. Dr || Board Chair, Gazi, Nigeria
Nhlamu Dlomu || Global Head of People, KPMG
Nobuhle Judith Dlamini Nxasana Dr. || Businesswoman and Author
Patrick Awuah || Founder, Ashesi University
Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba || Director, Kenya School of Law
Paul Kagame H.E || President Rwanda
Peter Tabichi || Teacher
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka || Executive Director, UN Women
Precious Moloi-Motsepe Dr. || Entrepreneur
Shamila Batohi || Director, National Prosecuting Authority
Sheila Tlou || Co-Chair, Global HIV Prevention Coalition
Tony Ojobo .Dr || Public policy expert
Vera Songwe. Dr || UN Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UNECA,
Vincent Rague || Co-founder of Catalyst Principal Partners,
Wided Bouchamaoui || Co-Founder, Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet,
Winnie Byanyima || Director UNAIDS,
Wiseman L. Nkuhlu Prof || Chancellor, University of Pretoria
Wycliffe A. Oparanya || Politician
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE || Mayor, Freetown, Sierra Leone
100.Zweli Mkhize Dr. || Minister, South Africa

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UK Orders Airspace Restrictions, Road Closures for Tinubu’s State Visit

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3 days ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) have announced temporary airspace restrictions and road closures in Windsor ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s State visit to the country.

Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, will host Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle on March 18 and 19, 2026.

State visits represent the highest level of diplomatic engagement hosted by the British monarch.

According to Thames Valley Police, extensive security measures will be implemented in Windsor during Tinubu’s state visit, including an expanded airspace exclusion zone and a large-scale policing operation.

The castle already operates under a permanent airspace restriction, but authorities said the exclusion zone will be extended on March 18 between 07:00 and 23:59 GMT.

Police warned that anyone who breaches the restriction will “likely” face arrest.

Security operations will involve search teams, armed units, mounted officers, and road policing officers. Neighbourhood officers and Project Servator teams will also conduct patrols across the town to deter and detect criminal activity while engaging with the public.

Officials added that Windsor’s extensive CCTV network and hostile vehicle mitigation barriers will also be used as part of security arrangements.

Ch Supt Adrian Hall of the joint operations unit said:

“As a force, we have a vast amount of experience in policing royal events in Windsor, and significant planning and preparation have gone into this event.

“We will ensure everyone attending the state visit, including dignitaries, spectators, and members of the public, are kept safe to enjoy the historic occasion.”

Authorities said several road closures and parking restrictions will begin on March 17 ahead of Tinubu’s State visit, warning that motorists may experience temporary disruption on roads in and around Windsor.

Some footways and pedestrian crossings in the town centre will also close periodically between 09:30 and 12:30 on March 17 and 18 for a ceremonial procession.

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False and Misleading: Senator Ireti Kingibe Not Suspended, Says ADC

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3 days ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended from the party, describing the claims as false and misleading.

Kingibe currently represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC is not aware of any decision to suspend the senator and urged the public to ignore the circulating reports.

Abdullahi emphasized that the party has well-defined constitutional procedures for handling allegations involving its members.

“The African Democratic Congress is unaware of any suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe, the distinguished Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory,” he said.

He added that as a law-abiding political party, the ADC follows established internal mechanisms when dealing with issues concerning its members rather than addressing such matters through media statements.

“As a law-abiding political party, the ADC has clear constitutional procedures for addressing any allegations involving its members. Such matters are handled through established internal mechanisms, not through press statements,” Abdullahi stated.

The party therefore called on the public and media organizations to disregard the reports of Kingibe’s alleged suspension.

“We therefore urge the public and the media to disregard the reports suggesting that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended by the party, as they are false and misleading,” the statement added.

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Tambuwal Finally Dumps PDP, Defects to ADC

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3 days ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Former Governor Aminu Tambuwal has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress.

“I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective from today,” the letter stated.

Mr Tambuwal stated that the party’s persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and divisions at various levels made it difficult for him to continue his active participation and commitment as a member.

“The ongoing conflicts have, unfortunately, worsened the unity and direction that once defined the party,” the former Sokoto governor stated.

Meanwhile, in a statement on X on Thursday, Mr Tambuwal said he had officially joined the ADC with his associates and supporters.

“I am convinced that this decision is guided by my belief that Nigeria needs a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and a clear commitment to national development.

“I remain fully committed to the service of our country and to the ideals of democracy, justice, and national unity,” the former governor stated.