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Jubril Adewale Tinubu: The Rising Profile of An Oil and Gas Titan

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Jubril Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, Oando Plc, is unarguably one of the few who command a great deal of reverence in Nigeria’s vast and ever-evolving energy landscape.

 

To keen watchers of developments in the nation’s energy sector, Tinubu’s pedigree transcends more than just being the head honcho of Oando; he is the rare alchemy of audacity and foresight.

 

Today, his name has become synonymous with resilience and brilliance; he is also a figure whose influence transcends sectors, borders, and generations.

 

Interestingly, his reputation, built on entrepreneurial flair and ingenuity, has consistently earned him worthy mention among an elite class of business leaders whose legacies are not just written, but engraved.

 

However, unlike some others who view Africa’s economic horizon through a haze of uncertainty, Tinubu sees opportunity beckoning to him always.

 

With this perspective, one easily understands Oando’s rise from a modest downstream operator to one of Africa’s most formidable integrated energy companies.

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Oando, under the exemplary leadership and management style of Tinubu, has expanded across exploration, production, power, and renewables.

 

At every given opportunity, Tinubu hammers on the need for Africa to harness its own vast resources to define its destiny.

 

Given his trademark philosophy to act, tarry or strike with precision, he has been able to navigate Oando through global market shifts, regulatory waves, and economic downturns without so much noise.

 

Perhaps, this is the secret to his dazzling recognition and honour since the break of the outgoing year 2025. In January, he bagged the Investor / Transaction of the Year 2024 at the New Telegraph Awards in Lagos.

 

The recognition followed Oando’s landmark $783 million acquisition of Agip Oil Company, a transaction completed in August 2024 and hailed as one of the year’s most significant moves in Nigeria’s economy.

 

But that was only a precursor to several other accolades for Tinubu, as he was again honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Awards at the Africa Energy Week, AEW, 2025.

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Like the compass with which Oando navigates the nation’s unpredictable energy terrain, Tinubu is perpetually in quest of the opportunity to position the company as both a continental powerhouse and a symbol of African ingenuity.

 

Again, evidence that Tinubu’s influence has become global came to the fore when Oando emerged as the preferred bidder for the Trinidad refinery.

 

Despite a dip in revenue, Oando posted a $145 million profit in the first nine months of its 2025 fiscal year—a testament to disciplined strategy and Tinubu’s steady hand at the helm.

 

Meanwhile, the most significant signal of Oando’s next chapter came recently with an announcement that underscores Tinubu’s instinct for the future: Oando is diversifying into mining, with a sharp focus on lithium and other minerals critical to the clean-energy transition.

 

The company has already assembled a strong team of seasoned geologists and launched exploration activities across Nigeria, including a major program in Kebbi State. By the end of 2025, Oando aims to complete its field evaluations and identify a prime location for pilot lithium production.

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With the global demand for rechargeable batteries—driven by tech and electric vehicles—skyrocketing, Tinubu is positioning Oando at the heart of the next energy revolution.

 

It is not for fun that his admirers fondly describe him as the man who sees tomorrow. He is a strategist sculpted by foresight, a leader driven by conviction, and a relentless believer in Africa’s potential.

 

In an age craving visionaries, Tinubu stands out- he is clear-eyed, bold, and prepared for a future he already sees taking shape.

 

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Charly Boy celebrates daughter’s engagement to female partner

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Former president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze, to her female partner.

The popular musician, also famously known as Area Fada, shared a video from the engagement ceremony on his Instagram page, describing Adaeze and her partner as his “beautiful Princess and her Husband.”

“Folks, wish dem well for me,” he wrote.

Adaeze also announced the engagement in a separate Instagram post, sharing a photograph of herself with her partner.

“WE’RE ENGAGED!” she wrote, using the hashtag #mrsandmrs.

She described the engagement as the beginning of a lifetime together, expressing excitement about their future.

“Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, growth, and making beautiful memories together. I can’t wait for everything God has in store for us. Forever sounds even sweeter with you,” she added.

The announcement has attracted mixed reactions from social media users.

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Nigerian-British social media influencer dies after $9,000 penis enlargement procedure in Thailand

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Igho Ubiribo, a Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, has reportedly died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand.

According to findings from an inquest in the United Kingdom, 43-year-old Ubiribo died after the cosmetic treatment triggered a fatal pulmonary embolism.

The businessman, who was also known as “Tiny”, “Denisi” and “Ego”, was on holiday in Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, when he decided to undergo the procedure.

Reports from the inquest revealed that doctors injected about 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine into his penis at an unnamed clinic in Thailand in March.

After the procedure, Ubiribo and his wife reportedly returned to their Marriott hotel, where they went for a massage.

It was during the massage that he complained of chest pain before collapsing and losing consciousness.

He was rushed to Sukhumvit Hospital, where he was initially able to respond to medical staff.

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His wife reportedly informed doctors that he had recently undergone penis filler injections, prompting concerns that the procedure may have been linked to his condition.

Medical personnel suspected a pulmonary embolism and recommended further scans, but Ubiribo reportedly lost consciousness before the examination could be completed.

Doctors later transferred him to intensive care, where attempts were made to revive him through prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

He was pronounced dead in the early hours of March 6.

A postmortem examination conducted in the UK later reportedly found material in Ubiribo’s lungs consistent with the hyaluronic acid used during the penis filler procedure.

Pathologist John du Parcq told the inquest that the substance discovered matched the material injected during the cosmetic treatment.

He said the findings supported the conclusion that Ubiribo suffered a pulmonary embolism caused by the procedure.

The coroner, Jean Harkin, subsequently ruled that the businessman’s death was caused by a pulmonary embolism linked to the cosmetic injection.

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A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot or other material blocks a blood vessel supplying the lungs, potentially causing sudden breathing difficulties, heart strain and death.

During the inquest, information from Ubiribo’s doctor in London showed that he had previously undergone joint surgeries and had been described as pre-diabetic and suffering from gout.

However, his doctor reportedly said he had no other major medical conditions.

Penis fillers containing hyaluronic acid are marketed as a non-surgical option for increasing girth, but medical experts have warned that injectable cosmetic procedures can carry serious risks if complications occur.

Ubiribo was known for showcasing his luxury lifestyle on social media, where he had about 185,000 Instagram followers.

Reports said he owned a home in Los Angeles valued at about $1.1 million and a London apartment reportedly worth around $600,000.

He married Zimbabwean fashion designer Danielle Simba Allen in a lavish ceremony in 2022.

Following his death, Ubiribo was buried in London in a gold coffin, with reports claiming the funeral arrangement cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Afrobeats singer Davido, who was described as a childhood friend of the businessman, attended the funeral and paid tribute to him.

The case has renewed attention on the potential dangers associated with cosmetic procedures involving injectable fillers, after medical evidence linked the treatment to the fatal complication.

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Help locate my husband! 68-year-old British woman cries out as 31-year-old Nigerian lover disappears after arriving UK

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For 68-year-old British citizen, Dawn Ottewell, it was literally love at first sight after she hooked up with 31-year-old Nigerian, Bright Emokpae on a popular dating App, Tinder.

But what began as a love story conceived in heaven and consummated on earth has ended in heartbreak and a desperate search for answers.

At the beginning,  Dawn, who obviously was consumed by love, quickly made efforts to facilitate Emokpae’s movement to the United Kingdom after their wedding.

But soon after he arrived in the UK on a spousal visa Emokpae disappeared into thin air. At the beginning, Dawn probably believed her new husband had simply stepped out and would be back soon.

But it soon dawned on her that new husband wouldn’t be coming back any time soon.

In a story published in the UK Sun, the love-struck 68-year-old said she met the Edo State born Bright when she was at the lowest ebb in 2021 and he brightened her life with love.

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At the time, Bright Emokpae was reportedly a student in Cyprus and Dawn went on a visit. The couple eventually got married in 2022.

In 2023 Bright was in Nigeria to complete formalities for his visa to the UK courtesy of papers filed by Dawn and he relocated thereafter.

Shortly after his arrival, Dawn claimed that Bright became withdrawn and was always asking for money from her and added nothing to the sustenance of the home.

The pair separated but reunited in October 2023. According to Dawn, Bright reconciled with her because she  received a £63,000 settlement following a botched NHS prolapse operation. But he bolted from their home once again.

Not willing to put up with Emokpae’s flight from home any more, Dawn wants a divorce but her man cannot be located to sign the papers with Dawn speculating that he may have relocated to Scotland.

“He’s done a runner and is refusing to sign the divorce papers because I believe he wants to cling on to his spouse visa,” she said.

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But Dawn’s main worry is that if she dies before the divorce papers are signed Bright could inherit her estate. “My biggest fear is that I’ll die before this is sorted out and he’ll run off with the money my three children should inherit,” she said.

She says she feels Bright simply used her to get into the UK and she’s appealing for help to locate him.

“I feel I’m being used,” Ottewell said.

She added, “I would advise people to be very careful who they marry, especially when the person is from abroad, because a lot of them are just doing it for a visa, and then they disappear.”

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