Blaze14k:


https://punchng.com/old-money-10-super-rich-men-of-independence-era/

Blaze14k:
Sir Louis Odumegwu-Ojukwu (1908-1966)

Louis Odumegwu-Ojukwu, according to anecdotes, was the first billionaire Nigeria ever produced. He was the founding president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. As an honour for supporting the British military during World War II with his fleet of trucks, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. The queen – on the request of the colonial administration – was said to be driven in a Rolls Royce owned by Ojukwu.

“Few people realise that he still remains the richest African by every standard today, worth in trillions if you consider that he left about £10m in 1966 – at 10 per cent compound interest,” SUNDAY PUNCH was told by a source close to the family.

Ojukwu was said to have made his money by importing dried fish, dealing in textiles, cement and transport.

He was also the president of the African Continental Bank. He was on the board of companies such as Shell Oil Nigeria Limited, Guinness Nig. Ltd, Nigerian National Shipping Lines, Nigerian Cement Factory, Nigerian Coal Corporation, Costain West Africa Ltd, John Holt, and Nigerian Marketing Board, among others.

He co-authored a report on the Economic Mission to Europe and North America, which recommended the investment of extra funds from the produce marketing board in a regional bank and public corporations to stimulate economic development. He was known for his exquisite taste in clothes, shoes and food.

When he died a year later, his wealth was put at an estimated $4bn in today’s economic value.

Jokerman:
The cut of marks for pupils seeking to get admission into Federal secondary schools recently released shows a disparity in cut off marks.

Why will someone from Anambra need to score as high as 139, and someone in Yobe need to score 2?

Or why will someone in Lagos need to score 133 and another from Kebbi need to score 9 to gain admission??

TonyeBarcanista:
Has the other girl been expelled?

kestolove95:
Yahaya Bello wey Don run leave Nigeria... Na only interpol fit help una catch the criminal

BeautifulCloud:
Why is Benin currency now better than Nigeria Currency. What happened?

Bookhub:
You all keep saying obidients are happy over bad news in Nigeria,instead of dwelling on that and why not do the unthinkable by performing beyond their expectatio ,remember you said worse things to jonathan its just like complaining that people look down on you but you don't make any effort to surprise them or prove them wrong or are you indirectly saying tinubu can't do better than this?

SadiqBabaSani:
I foresee that Cubana Chief Priest will plea 'NOT GUILTY' and opt for full a trial while his Lawyers will apply for bail.

In view of the fact that EFCC does not have samples of the alleged abused Naira notes on the different dates in the charge, how will EFCC prove it's case in court.

Aside the videos what else?

Fergie001 shey you be lawyer, come help us.

If Cubana Chief Priest claims the notes were dummy notes, he could be charged for Counterfeiting which attracts about 5years ....?

EFCC will not convict Cubana Chief Priest

Richtaiwo:
Nasir Elrufai is a first class product, not only on paper, but also in substance. The sons of dogs insulting him are not qualified to lace his shoes.

Giftedhand47:
I have a chronic anger problem I've tried not to get angry and overlook things but this demonic spirit will just do his thing
Pls help me i really need tips from Nairaland family.don't know I may get help here . Thanks

orohbirodeysmel:
My village sky-scrapper tall pass that one

ChatterHouse:
I want to send money to some people on nairaland but I don't want to reveal my identity

I want to protect myself

Please tested and trusted app, that can send money even if you're not in the country


Get their account detail. Go to POS with their account details, they will be credited.

Donkogbe:
not to bore you with story.

We had a misunderstanding and she said shes done and i respect her decisions and move on with my life. now she has been sending all sort of insultive message saying i am living a fake life and shes now better than me and all that.

i have to reply her that i am not her enemy and still want the best for her. shes finding it difficult to move on and its just to sad thats this is happening.

Whats there in moving on and mature enough to know we are not enemies. i am just tired honestly

Psamuelh:
I want to sell it because I want to venture into another line of business
It is still in good condition as seen
It can produce 45 blocks at a time
It takes 8 hours of uninterrupted electricity supply for it to fully mold
Thanks

Psamuelh:
Still available

9jaupdate001:
read more
https://www.naijagossip.com.ng/2023/03/ayu-okowa-to-lead-protest-at-inec.html

Trollronaldo:
1. Obi is the first governor to ever regain his mandate in court.

2. He's the only governor to be impeached twice, he took it to court and won twice.

If Obi says that he has evidence, he knows he does. He's going to put our judiciary to serious test and give the judges and APC a run for their money because he has overwhelming evidence that this election was a sham. Even if Satan is the judge, it will be too glaring for him to rule in Favour or APC.

The world is watching

scholarsfunding:
Tinubu corruption is out of this space, in bid to level up. He paid inec returning officier to change result from 133 to 13318.. Ekperima.

Quality20:
All de igbos in lag shd vote enmasse for LP

helinues:


Did Kalu get votes for Tinubu in Abia state even when he won his own senate seat convincingly.

You think the outcome of the polls won't be revisited?

Una go learn in a bitter way

helinues:


SW will support Akpabio cos they voted for Tinubu.

He who poured water on ground must match the wet ground

helinues:
Orji Kalu would have been supported for Senate president but considering the votes Apc received in Abia state, SE lost out.

SS people should be preparing to produce Senate president. SW is ready to support and rally around you.

Those who plant Guava with the expectations of harvesting Apple are only deceiving themselves

Parachoko:
The total vote is more than the total number of Accredited voters

So Amuwo Odofins LG result will be cancel due to over voting

Parachoko:
The total vote is more than the total number of Accredited voters

So Amuwo Odofins LG result will be cancel due to over voting

mickyus4uyahoo:
In Amuwo number of voters Is more than acredicted registered. Amuwo Odofin!!! Please, check the number of Accredited Voters (57, 530) and add Obi's 55, 547 with Tinubu's 13, 318! Don't even bother with the rest! We are beginning to see how Obi "won" Lagos.

cmikel:
Rivers


Benue

Enemyofpeace:
1. I am their worst nightmare; a true Lagosian. The great grandson of an eminent indigenous Lagosian, Justice SB rhodes, a founding father of both the Nigerian executive and judiciary who served on the executive council of Nigeria with Adeyemo Alakija and together with similarly minded nationalists built Lagos, a credit they and their leader have been trying to steal.

2. They do not want a true Lagosian to rule lagos as no true son of Lagos would allow their unchecked rape of Lagos state resources to continue. Why do you think Funso Williams was killed?

3. I pledged to take the money (10% of Lagos state IGR) they are siphoning through Alpha beta and use it to empower 1 million poor Lagosians with interest free loans.

4. My father Barrister Olawale Rhodes-vivour a distinguished, detribalized true son of Lagos who embodies the Lagos spirit of accommodation fell in love with and married my wonderful mother Nkechi from the igbo tribe and I Gbadebo (The one who brings the crown) Chinedu (which means ‘God is leading’) Patrick(of noble origin) was born. The fact I would live up to my names and fulfill my destiny to bring back the crown they have stolen scares them.

5. They are scared that the circumstances of my birth (half yoruba half Igbo) and my family’s pedigree (Rhodes - Vivour history of unblemished public service) makes it easy for both members of the Igbo and yoruba tribes in Lagos to support, trust and see me as one of their own. My soaring acceptance and political profile as a unifier amongst the yorubas, Igbos, youths and all other tribes in Lagos state scares them so much that they’ve resorted to sponsoring hungry igbo and yoruba influencers to go on the social media space to promote an Igbo takeover agenda that does not exist and tag Lagos as a no man’s land in the hopes of linking it to me with an intent to incite my people, the yoruba against me. They are afraid I’ll take the government from them and bring it back for the benefit of the people of Lagos.

6. I refused their bribe offer of 20 billion naira to sell out my ticket and step down from the Governorship race for Sanwoolu. They can’t believe I would reject this offer to betray our cause. My refusal is why they’ve tagged me otherwise that I inherited the stubbornness from my mother’s side.

7. I supported and coordinated the campaign of Mr Peter Obi the most competent presidential candidate over a questionable candidate from my tribe.

8. I have the evidence and I am insisting on going to court with Mr Peter Obi to prove that the presidential election results figures in Lagos was tampered with and rigged and he Peter Obi won Lagos overwhelmingly with 936,000 votes against their leader’s paltry 155,000 votes which is not up to 25% of the total votes cast in Lagos and despite all their entreaties and the people they’ve sent to beg me using parapoism, I refused to back down.

9. I have a plan to rehabilitate the Agberos and thugs they only use for their dirty work and reintegrate them back into the society as responsible people.

10. I promised to fix the bad roads in all parts of Lagos, from Ikotun, Ijegun, satellite town, Lagos - badagry expressway and ikorodu to sagamu express way irrespective of the predominant tribe living there in order to boost international trade in Lagos.

11. I pledged to provide affordable housing to all Lagosians and stop the racket that goes on with Government built homes.

12. I am the biggest threat to their succession plan which will see Seyi Tinubu become governor after Sanwoolu.