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Interviews

When “Mummy Courage” Adeola Falomo Celebrated Her 63rd Birthday and 17 Years of Creative Entrepreneurship

A Feature Profile & Interview from The Podium International Magazine Profile & Background Adeola Falomo is the Creative Director, Event…

MKO Abiola: “To This Day, Many People In Nigeria Think I Killed Him” – Susan Rice

By Tunde Akingbondere n early July 1998, I traveled to Nigeria with Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Pickering,…

How I Tried To “Bribe” God And Avoid Working for Him – Pastor Wole Oladiyun, Senior Pastor, CLAM

Today, April 2, 2026, he celebrates his 67th birthday, while CLAM commemorates its 28th anniversary. In this interview with Ademola…

Marketmakers Podpulse Studio Services, Ibadan Will Revolutionise Digital Content Creation – Oluwagbemiga Beloved

The creation and marketing of digital content in Ibadan and its environs will no longer be the same following the…

Interview: I Battled Imposter Syndrome when I Joined Nollywood, says Toluwani George

From accidental TikToker to Nollywood’s next big thing, Toluwani George‘s journey into acting is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Discovered…

Meet Chief Jamiu Adeniyi Lawal, The Brain Behind Sweetmood Homes

He is easy-going, affable, focused, and versatile. He is a man of many parts, getting involved in various enterprises in…

Interview: ‘Japa’ Not A Nigerian Thing — Humans Aren’t Designed to Stay in One Place, says Canada Research Chair

Nigerian-born Canada Research Chair in socially engaged theatre, Professor Taiwo Afolabi, is a globally recognised scholar, artist, and advocate whose…

I Am A Product Of Great Grace – Uche Odina @ 60

Uche Toyin Odina is the Founder/CEO of Fuud Konnekt, a Lagos-based renowned catering services company. A successful banker with nearly…

Muda Yusuf: Some Stumbling Blocks in My Life Turned Out to Be Stepping Stones

Dr. Muda Yusuf is one of Nigeria’s most respected economists and policy analyst, known for his bold insights, pragmatic views,…

“Olorunnimbe”: God Has Been So Good To Me, Says Dr Akinro As He Celebrates 70th Birthday

Dr Nimbe Akinro is the Medical Director of First City Hospital, Osapa, Lekki, Lagos (1986 till date). On the occasion…

Celebrating Abdulsamad Rabiu at 65

By Obinna ChimaThe  Chairman of the BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, who turns 65 on Monday, stands as one of Africa’s…

Pat Utomi: Faith Has Always Been Central to My Life

Renowned political economist and public intellectual, Prof. Pat Utomi, reflects on his upbringing, the state of Nigeria with piercing honesty…

The Essence of Success Is To Help Others To Succeed – Aare Soji Fajemirokun @ 70

Aare Soji Fajemirokun, in commemoration of his 70th birthday, had a chat with Oloye Ademola Akinbola, Publisher of The Podium…

Life Demands That You Sow Into People’s Lives Because Their Lifting May Be Tied To You Being A Positive Influence  

Dr Akin Olaniyan is the lead consultant at The Chatter House, a digital media strategy consultancy. He is also the…

Senator Imasuen, who fled U.S. after FBI linked him to $25 million fraud, to join APC on June 12

Neda Bernards Imasuen, Edo South senator, who was the mastermind of a sprawling bank heist in the United States before…

Yet Another Sports Obituary As Nigerian Boxing Legend Obisia Nwankpa Dies

After former Nigerian captain and football coach, Christian Chukwu, another death has been recorded in the Nigerian sports scene. This…

Nigerian Teenager Sets World Painting Record With Canvas That’s Bigger Than A Soccer Field

A 15-year-old Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism.…

Inside Nigeria’s Morgues Where Humans, Rodents Compete For Body Parts

For years, suspicions of ritualistic activities perpetrated by corrupt mortuary attendants have haunted grieving families whose loved ones were returned…

Gospel Minister Segun Oluwayomi Speaks About His Lifetime Achievement Award

For the second year running, Minister Segun Oluwayomi, popularly known as "Omo Arugbo Ojo", has won The Podium Magazine's Lifetime…

AA @ 70: I Want To Be Remembered As A Leader Who Inspired Others To Lead And Empowered Them To Take Action – Chief Akinsola Akinfemiwa, Former Group CEO, Skye Bank

Chief Akinsola Akinfemiwa is an accomplished Owner/Chairman/CEO with a distinguished career spanning several decades, demonstrating expertise in senior management, advisory…

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Top 10 IT Certifications In Demand For 2025: Which One Is Right for You?

IT certification holders earn around 20% more than their non-certified peers. I learned that from experience when, a few years…

At 60, I Embrace Life With Gratitude, Knowing That Each Day Is An Opportunity To Grow, Love And Make A Difference – Pastor Gabriel Kayode Ogunbiyi

“Success is not just about wealth or status - it's about living a life of purpose, impact, and fulfilment”. Pastor…

Entrepreneur turns Nigerian superfood into a global export business

Timi Oke is the co-founder and CEO of AgroEknor, a company exporting dried hibiscus flowers grown in Nigeria to global markets, including…

Our Vision Is To Become A Major Force In The Nigerian Export Industry – Otunba Adewale Koiki, Chairman, Kiwaram

Otunba Adewale Koiki is the personable and knowledgeable brain behind Kiwaram Investment Limited, Ibadan. In this interview with Ademola Akinbola,…

AGBALETU: Churning Out Value on YouTube

By Babafemi Ojudu Have you heard of Dele Adeyanju? He’s a journalist, and a brilliant one at that. Every night,…

General Alani Akinrinade @ 85: Reliving an encounter with him five years ago

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How Government Can Create Value for the People – Dr Rotimi Adelola authors a book on the legacies of the Mimiko administration in Ondo State

Dr. Aderotimi Adelola is the longest-serving Secretary to the State Government in Ondo State. He attended the most prestigious universities…

MKO Abiola: My father married 30 wives – Late politician’s son, Abdul opens up on father’s will

Abdul Mumuni, one of the sons of late MKO Abiola has made revelations into some of the late politician’s family…

Ayobami Akindipe: The young king in Nigeria’s real estate

A few years ago, a young Nigerian dreamt of providing affordable luxury homes to many Nigerians. Today, despite challenging economic…

My wife convinced me to father triplets at 59 – Ali Baba

Legendary stand-up comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has revealed how he ended up fathering triplets at 59.…

Setting career goals is the secret to unlocking enduring success – Isoken Okoh, UK-certified career coach and mentor

Mrs Isoken Sonia Okoh, the CEO of SO Coaching Consulting Services Limited, a renowned UK-basedSenior Programme Consultant, Certified Career coach…

Champions League: Arteta previews Atalanta vs Arsenal

Every word Gunners boss Arteta said during his Champions League press conference in Bergamo ahead of Atalanta vs Arsenal Mikel…

How a beauty queen became the face of South Africa-Nigeria tensions

After Chidimma Adetshina suffered xenophobic abuse online, young Nigerians say they feel unwelcome living in South Africa.  Anita Odunyao Solarin,…

I relocated to Nigeria because of Ramsey Nouah – Adunni Ade

Nollywood star, Adunni Ade has expressed her admiration for her colleague, Ramsey Nouah. Featuring in a recent episode of Hip…

A Nigerian entrepreneur shares her story of innovation and transformative leadership

In this episode of Foresight Africa podcast, Ada Osakwe, a Nigerian innovator and business leader, talks about her role as an innovative…

Makinde sisters take the skies

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and no one knows that better than Captain Mopelola “Lola”…

Fela died early for not minding his business – Portable

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has blamed the late Afrobeats pioneer and activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, for his own death. Portable shaded…

I’m very comfortable in my skin – Biola Adebayo

Actress Biola Adebayo has said in an interview " I am very comfortable in my skin, i don't have big…

Tinubu must drop petroleum minister portfolio – Agbakoba

Dr Olisa Agbakoba is a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association. While speaking…

Lawyers explain why EFCC, banks can no longer freeze customers’ accounts without a court order

A prominent public interest legal practitioner has advised customers or account holders to sue any Nigerian bank that freezes their…

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