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Mike Adenuga Begins Countdown to 70 …Reveals Super Exclusive Pre-Birthday Pictures

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3 years ago

April 22, 2023

Eric

Story By Michael Effiong

It was being discussed in hush-hush tones, now it has grown into loud whispers, in deed in major capitals of the globe, admirers, benefactors and thousands of others are all discussing one topic: What is Chairman planning for April 29th?

In case you are wondering the significance of April 29th, it is the World Mike Adenuga Day-and this year, that date will be extra special because Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr, GCON, the authentic dollar-denominated billionaire and Chairman of Nigeria’s only solely-owned telecommunications provider, Globacom, will be hitting the landmark age of 70!

As usual for the very finicky and efficient mountain of a man fondly called The Guru, he is the Conductor of his orchestra and therefore fully in-charge of his affairs and not many souls have any clue if he will be rolling out the drums to mark the great day.

“Those who are close to the exceptional pride of Africa have said that he is man of fine taste. He is a Connoisseur and an Esthete rolled into one”

And that is why speculations are rife as the clock grinds tick tock, tick tock towards the day, which is just a mere one week away.

The Boss can exclusively reveal that the big celebration will be a close knit family affair. That is not all, he is in a very buoyant mood and thankful to God for His immense blessings and mercies on his life.

The joy in his heart is evident all through the super exclusive pre-birthday photographs of the worthy billionaire whose wealth is usually undervalued by publications and so-called experts who have taken it as a duty to compile global Rich Lists.

The pictures confirm what those who are close to the exceptional pride of Africa have always said that he is man of fine taste. He is a Connoisseur and an Esthete rolled into one. According to them, The Bull as some people refer to him, cherishes the fine things of life and in the area of fashion, like in other affairs of his life, he sets the rules.

“In many of the pictures, his bold personal crest is unmistakable as it is emblazoned on the shirt pocket or on the cap. He is as meticulous in his dress sense, in terms of colour combinations and type of outfit, as he is with running his vast business empire.”

The pictures confirm that Dr Adenuga is a power dresser whose fashion sense can be aptly described as simple but elegant. He is seen adorning the popular 3-piece Agbada in one shot and in another, he turns out in a bright flowery cotton shirt with a trendy bowler hat.

In many of the pictures, his bold personal crest is unmistakable as it is emblazoned on the shirt pocket or on the cap. He is as meticulous in his dress sense, in terms of colour combinations and type of outfit, as he is with running his vast business empire.

Nothing sits out of place. The wrist watch worn for this shoot are deliberately leather-strapped and look nondescript. Knowing full well that these pictures would be in the media and likely to face public scrutiny, he probably does not want the readers to leave the substance of the picture to discuss the worth of his watch. Everything is in order, all well-choreographed.

In every one of the picture, the unmistakable Mike Adenuga smile stares you in the face. He looks healthy and happy -and certainly waiting and ready to thank God at 70!

“He has founded and successfully nurtured many sophisticated businesses to fruition and they play leading positions in key sectors of the economy”

Born and schooled in Ibadan and with a university education in in the United States, Michael Adeniyi Adenuga Jnr. is Nigeria’s most decorated, celebrated and foremost business icon.

He has founded and successfully nurtured many sophisticated businesses to fruition and they play leading positions in key sectors of the economy. He is not a local champion as his businesses have grown outside the Nigerian shores and are now etched in other major capitals of the world. His Mike Adenuga Group is humongous!

Acknowledged as cerebral, a voracious reader and a Master of the Game when it comes to any subject, Adenuga’s vast business interests span oil exploration, downstream, banking, finance, real estate, hospitality, road construction and telecommunications and more.

Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. has built his fortune through entrepreneurial skill, a willingness to thread where others dread and an unquestionable business acumen.

He is a strict disciplinarian who takes whatever action is required to get results. For Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr., impossibility is nothing and everyone’s power to achieve and excel is limitless. And that was probably why when Globacom hit 10 years, it changed its pay off line to UNLIMITED. This certainly aligns with the Chairman’s personal philosophy.

“For Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr., impossibility is nothing and everyone’s power to achieve and excel is limitless. And that was why when Globacom hit 10 years, it changed its pay off line to UNLIMITED. This certainly aligns with the Chairman’s personal philosophy.”

Apart from Globacom Limited and Glo 1, the only solely-owned high capacity submarine cable with connection to USA and running through Europe, Dr Mike Adenuga Jnr is also Chairman of Conoil Producing Limited and Conoil Plc among many others.

Talking of philosophy, another philosophy that he lives by is the art of giving. He strongly believes that the blessings that God has given him is not for him alone. He is reputed to be one of the most generous philanthropists alive. As a true Christian and Catholic, he likes splashing without making any noise.

Stories abound of how he has shocked people with the sheer monstrosity of gifts he has splashed on them without giving any notice and most times, they are not able to reach him to say thank you!

Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr who has been honoured with highest national awards in Nigeria, Ghana and France is a self-made business visionary who is in the process of becoming one of the wealthiest black men in the world.

He is an authentic billionaire in whom many Africans are well pleased and that is reason whenever his name is mentioned, they all “Glo With Pride”!

DR MIKE ADENUGA JR. AT 70: LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN…

As the world gets set to celebrate one of Africa’s greatest and wealthiest Titans DR MICHAEL ADENIYI AGBOLADE ISOLA ADENUGA on his 70th birthday, exactly a week from now, APRIL 29, 2023, here’s a sneak preview of what to note…

1. There will be no loud parties on that day. He has chosen to be at home with his family reflecting and thanking God for 70 years of abundant grace.

2. He has appealed to those who wish to celebrate him to do so in modesty and decorum. Fresh pictures have been taken and released for Media and Advertising usage.

3. The man of immense intellectual prowess would be delighted to have the younger generation read about his uncommon trajectory and imbibe some of the extraordinary attributes that catapulted him to being one of the most enigmatic business icons on planet earth.

4. DR MIKE ADENUGA JR. has dominated the business space in the last four decades with investments in commodity trading, real estate, banking, oil & gas, telecommunications, manufacturing and construction… He’s regarded as Africa’s best kept treasure as the man who makes cash every second. He had often been undervalued and underrated on the annual rich list because of his unconventional strategy but sustainable and more enduring approach to business development.

5. The MIKE ADENUGA story lends credence to the belief that “the hand of the giver is always on top…” He is the most generous giver and a silent donor to worthy causes. He is a Spirit you hardly see but feel his impact everywhere.

6. THISDAY newspaper and The BOSS (WWW.THEBOSSNEWSPAPERS.COM) online will be the official publications on that day, Saturday, APRIL 29, 2023.

Long live the GURU.

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Why Nigerians Must Reject INEC’s Revised Timetable – ADC

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5 days ago

February 28, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), during the week, released a fresh elections timetable, with major amendments to accommodate the just passed and signed Electoral Act 2026 by the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu respectively.

Following the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026, which introduced adjustments to statutory timelines governing pre-election and electoral activities, the Commission has reviewed and realigned the Schedule to ensure full compliance with the new legal framework.

Accordingly, the Commission has resolved as follows:

Presidential and National Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, 16th January 2027 as against the earlier stated February 20, 2027
Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, 6th February 2027 as against the former date of March 6, 2027

Also in accordance with the approved Schedule of Activities, the electoral bidy noted in the revised timetable that:

Conduct of Party Primaries, including resolution of disputes arising from primaries, will commence on 23rd April 2026 and end on 30th May 2026.

Presidential and National Assembly campaigns will commence on 19th August 2026.

Governorship and State Houses of Assembly campaigns will commence on 9th September 2026.

As provided by law, campaigns shall end 24 hours before Election Day. Political parties are strongly advised to adhere strictly to these timelines. The Commission will enforce compliance with the law.

But in a swift reaction, the opposition coalition, African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejected the revised 2026–2027 general election timetable, describing it as a politically biased schedule designed to favour the re-election agenda of President Bola Tinubu, and calling on all Nigerians to speak up enmasse to reject the revised timetable.

The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday argued that the new deadlines and compliance requirements under the Electoral Act 2026 create near-impossible hurdles for opposition parties seeking to field candidates.

On February 13, INEC initially scheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections were fixed for March 6, 2027.

The timetable, however, faced objections from some Muslim stakeholders who noted that the dates coincided with the 2027 Ramadan period.

Following the concerns, the National Assembly amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the required election notice period from 360 to 300 days, allowing INEC to adjust the election dates.

Subsequently, INEC released a revised schedule on Thursday, signed by its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, moving the Presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections to February 6, 2027.

Reacting, the ADC said the requirement that political parties submit a comprehensive digital membership register by April 2, 2026, effectively bars opposition parties from participating.

The party stated: “The African Democratic Congress rejects the updated 2026–2027 electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission. What has been presented as a routine administrative schedule of the upcoming general elections is, in fact, a political instrument carefully structured to narrow democratic space and strengthen the incumbent administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“According to the timetable, party primaries are to be conducted between April 23 and May 30, 2026, just 55 to 92 days from today. However, more significant is that, pursuant to Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act 2026, political parties are required to submit their digital membership registers to INEC not later than April 2, 2026.

“That is only about 34 days away. Section 77(7) further provides that any party that fails to submit its membership register within the stipulated time shall not be eligible to field a candidate. These are not routine administrative rules but are deliberately constructed barriers designed to exclude the opposition from participating in the election.”

The party further noted that Section 77(2) of the Electoral Act 2026 requires the digital register of members to contain name, sex, date of birth, address, state, local government, ward, polling unit, National Identification Number (NIN) and photograph in both hard and soft copies, while Section 77(6) prohibits the use of any pre-existing register that does not contain the specified information. It warned that failure to meet these requirements would lead to disqualification.

The ADC questioned the fairness of the digital membership requirement, noting that the ruling All Progressives Congress began its registration process in February 2025, long before the requirement became mandatory.

“It is not a product of foresight but insider advantage. They knew what was coming. They therefore had one full year to carry out an exercise that other political parties are expected to complete in one month, during which they must collect, process, collate and transmit large volumes of digital data to INEC under the threat of exclusion. This is practically impossible.

“Democratic competition is based on a level playing field that does not give any contestant an undue advantage. A system where one party exploits incumbency to gain a one-year head start on a requirement that other parties only became aware of when it was nearly too late is a rigged system.”

The ADC said it has joined other opposition parties in rejecting the Electoral Act 2026, adding that the INEC timetable is equally rejected as it appears designed to serve what it described as a self-succession agenda.

“Let it be clear that ADC will not take any action that appears to confer legitimacy on a fraudulent system. We are reviewing our options and will make our position known in the coming days,” the party said.

The party also called on civil society organisations, democratic stakeholders and Nigerians to scrutinise the timetable and demand fairness, stressing that democracy cannot survive when electoral rules are structured to produce predetermined outcomes.

The party has consistently accused the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) of scheming to silence the opposition as the 2027 General Elections draw closer, citing his manipulation of state governors and Assembly members from jumping ship, and settling with the ruling party.

Presently, the president’s party has a total of 31 out of 36 states governors, more than majority of the national and states Houses of Assembly.

A frontline publisher and chieftain of the ADC, Chief Dele Momodu, has warned that Tinubu is gradually transforming into full-blown dictatorship, stressing that his second term in office would turn state governors into ‘total slaves’.

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Second Term for Tinubu Will Turn Governors into Total Slaves, Dele Momodu Warns

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5 days ago

February 28, 2026

Eric

Chairman, Ovation Media Group, and former presidential aspirant, Aare Dele Momodu, has expressed strong concern over what he described as growing political support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu among state governors across the country.

Speaking during an interview on News Central TV, Momodu said he was shocked by the level of backing the president is reportedly receiving, warning that Nigeria’s democracy could face serious risks if the current political trend continues.

The media entrepreneur cautioned that allowing Tinubu to secure a second term in 2027 could, in his view, lead to excessive concentration of power. He particularly criticized what he described as a growing wave of opposition figures aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress> (APC).

Momodu referenced reports of opposition governors, including Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, allegedly moving closer to the ruling party, describing the development as politically troubling.

According to him, some governors are allegedly competing to demonstrate loyalty to the president ahead of future elections.

“The governors are fighting to ensure Tinubu wins a second term, fighting to be the biggest thug for him. If a man in his first term can capture the bodies and souls of Nigerians this way, imagine what he would do with a second term. It will be a full-blown dictatorship, and the governors will regret it as they become total slaves to him,” Momodu said.

He concluded by urging Nigerians to remain vigilant and actively protect democratic institutions, warning that unchecked consolidation of political power could threaten the nation’s democracy and future stability.

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Court Validates PDP 2025 Convention in Ibadan, Affirms Turaki-led NWC

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6 days ago

February 27, 2026

Eric

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has affirmed the validity of the 2025 Elective Convention of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), which produced Dr. Kabiru Turaki as the substantive National Chairman of the party.

Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Ladiran Akintola upheld the convention in its entirety, ruling that it was conducted in full compliance with the relevant constitutional and statutory provisions governing party elections in Nigeria.

The decision marked a significant legal victory for the party’s leadership and brought clarity to the dispute surrounding the convention’s legitimacy.

The ruling followed an amended originating summons filed by Misibau Adetunmbi (SAN) on behalf of the claimant, Folahan Malomo Adelabi, in Suit No. I/1336/2025.

In a comprehensive judgment, the court granted all 13 reliefs sought by the claimant, effectively endorsing the processes and outcomes of the Ibadan convention.

Justice Akintola held that the convention, organised by the recognised leadership of the party, satisfied all laid-down legal requirements as stipulated in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), and the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

The court found no breach of due process or statutory non-compliance in the conduct of the exercise.

In the same proceedings, the court dismissed the Motion on Notice seeking a stay of proceedings and suspension of the ruling, filed by Sunday Ibrahim (SAN) on behalf of Austin Nwachukwu and two others. The applications were described as lacking merit.

Earlier in the proceedings, the court had also rejected a bid by Ibrahim to have his clients joined in the suit.

Justice Akintola ruled at the time that the joinder application was unsubstantiated and consequently dismissed it.