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Adron Homes Returns with ‘The Arena’ to Reward Top Distinguished Managers
Leading real estate company, and property managers, Adron Homes, is back with its renowned Business Warfare Challenge programme, THE ARENA.
The event will herald an exciting period of strategic competition and professional growth within the company.
Designed as an innovative Business Series, THE ARENA serves as a platform to cultivate and enhance the business acumen of Adron Homes’ esteemed staff, ultimately driving improved performance across the organization. This prestigious event brings together top managers from Adron Homes’ nationwide offices, creating a dynamic battleground where strategic minds collide in pursuit of golden prizes and lifetime rewards.
At the heart of THE ARENA are the Lions and the Lord Lion, distinguished judges tasked with evaluating the business strategies presented by competing teams. These strategies, if deemed viable, stand to be fully funded, amplifying the stakes and motivating participants to unleash their creativity and ingenuity.
Reflecting on past editions, where monthly winners emerged from various branches nationwide, it’s evident that THE ARENA is not merely a competition but a celebration of excellence and innovation. The allure of bumper gifts, including all-expense-paid trips to exotic destinations like Singapore, serves as a testament to Adron Homes’ commitment to rewarding outstanding performance and fostering a culture of achievement.
As anticipation mounts for this year’s series of THE ARENA, excitement reverberates among Adron Homes’ dedicated staff, eager to showcase their talents and compete on a national stage. With the competition now set to unfold quarterly, the stakes are higher than ever, promising a heightened level of engagement and enthusiasm among participants.
Moreover, the rewards for success in THE ARENA are nothing short of extraordinary. From luxurious weekend getaways at five-star resorts within Nigeria to coveted all-expense-paid trips to the iconic city of Paris, accompanied by generous shopping allowances, Adron Homes spares no expense in recognizing and rewarding the achievements of its top performers.
Initiatives like THE ARENA underscore Adron Homes’ commitment to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and creating a workplace culture where success is celebrated and rewarded. As THE ARENA prepares to kick off once again, it reaffirms Adron Homes’ status as a desired place of work, where employees have the opportunity to thrive and reap the benefits of their dedication and hard work.
Members of Nigeria’s entertainment industry turned out in large numbers on Wednesday for the service of songs of late actor Alex Ekubo.
Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.
Colleagues, friends, and dignitaries filled The Monarch Event Centre for the ceremony, dressed strictly in white as requested by the Ekubo family.
Attendees included Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Ebele Okaro, Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Nkechi Blessing, Stan Nze, Blessing Obasi, Ik Ogbonna, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
The evening featured worship led by gospel ministers Peterson Okopi and Ebuka Songs, with Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey, and Kaestrings also ministering.
The Ekubo family had earlier released an obituary on the late actor’s Instagram page, asking the public to keep them in prayer.
Wednesday’s service of songs officially opened Alex Ekubo’s burial rites.
The funeral moves to Arochukwu, Abia State, for a wake-keep on June 17, with burial scheduled for June 18.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented Bayelsa State and hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, beat 19 other contestants in the competition themed “Pride, Power and Purpose.”
She succeeds Joy Mojisola Raimi, Miss World Nigeria 2025, and will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Miss Karibi-George is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative that supports children with special needs and promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Joining Karibi-George in the top five were Dionne Chisom Nwagbo of Anambra State, who finished as first runner-up; Shuntell Ezomo of Edo State, who emerged second runner-up; Irene Irene of Abuja; and Gold of Rivers State.
Miss World Nigeria, organized by the Silverbird Group, is one of Nigeria’s leading beauty pageants and selects the country’s representative for the international Miss World competition.
Award-winning artiste – Davido – is scheduled to perform at FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, adding another major global platform to his career.
Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the music project led by producer Diplo.
FIFA announced the lineup on Instagram, noting that more special guests will be unveiled in the coming days.
The concert is part of FIFA’s first synchronised live entertainment series across the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“Featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, and more special guests to be announced soon,” FIFA wrote.
The Los Angeles show will open doors at 5:00pm PT, with the live broadcast beginning at 6:00pm PT.
The series is designed to link audiences across the host countries, with simultaneous live performances streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
FIFA said the event will stream globally across its digital platforms, including an exclusive livestream on TikTok.
Full concert and behind-the-scenes footage will be available on VuMe Live the following day.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, 2026.
