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  • Has Caroline Danjuma’s 10-year-old marriage crashed?

    Has Caroline Danjuma’s 10-year-old marriage crashed?

    This may not be the best of moments for beautiful actress and entrepreneur, Caroline Danjuma. Her 10-year-old marriage is on the verge of total collapse. According to insiders, Caroline Danjuma’s marriage to   billionaire Musa Danjuma, may have been affected by ‘outside influence’. It was also alleged that Caroline’s marriage was a battle ground from the beginning.

    Sources confirm that even though she and Musa still live in the same house, but only as flat mates. It became clear that all is not well between Caroline and her husband when the Luxury Addict boss deleted all his pictures from her Instagram page, and reverted to her maiden name ‘Hutchings’. Weeks later, the mother of three finally admitted via social media that her marriage to the billionaire was over.

    In one of her posts, the light-skin actress alluded to her current status of being single, when she shared a broken heart with the caption, ‘No Regrets’.

  • Gbenga Ogunniya takes a break from politics

    Gbenga Ogunniya takes a break from politics

    Gbenga Ogunniya cannot be forgotten, even in a hurry. He was indeed a powerful politician of repute to reckon with in the politics of Ondo State. He had as much influence in the government of the then late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, as he had the influential backing of the bloc of youths in the state. His name had been thrown up as one of the likely occupants of the Alagbaka seat of power as governor in the near future. Such was the awesome prospects he had in politics until recently when he suddenly left the scene without a trace.

    Having spent two successful terms in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Ogunniya’s third term hit the rocks when an electoral tribunal sacked him in 2008. His return bid also woefully failed in 2011. The Ondo-born politician, who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had his ambition cut short by the candidate of the Labour Party, Senator Ayo Akinyelure. Since then, Ogunniya has withdrawn into his cocoon. Reports say that the PDP chieftain may have dumped politics and retired to a private life in his Ondo palatial home. He has been very quiet lately, both in the social and political space.

  • Wole Arisekola’s latest moves

    Wole Arisekola’s latest moves

    What sets Wole Arisekola apart from other men is the purposefulness of his every action. Wole Arisekola, Publisher of Street Journal magazine, an online publication, is in search of stronger ties between Northerners and the people of the South Western part of the country. According to him, this is necessary, considering the long history of the relationship between the two regions. Arisekola, who is also Chairman of Association of Online Practitioners, made this remark while speaking at the Yoruba/Fulani economic seminar in Akure, Ondo State, penultimate Friday.

    He, however, regretted that the long history of relationship between the two ethnic groups has not been effectively maximised for political and economic gains. Arisekola strongly believes that the two regions can further maximise the profits on their agricultural produce, even as he encouraged them to also invest in electricity generation. He urged the people of  South West to help in the reconstruction of some parts of the North that have been ravaged by Boko Haram insurgents, saying the evil perpetrated by the insurgents is beyond what should be left for the Northerners alone to handle.

  • Oba Saheed Elegushi’s fresh moves

    Oba Saheed Elegushi’s fresh moves

    You can always count on royalty to add a thrilling twist to every memorable event. As King Saheed Elegushi’s 40th birthday draws nearer, the connected man of means has made fresh moves and taken new steps to ensure that the memories of the party linger for a long while.

    Oba Saheed has taken steps to expand the ancient Ikate Elegushi Kingdom. The expansion of the kingdom into the new 200 hectares Imperial International Business City (IIBC), which will cost about $300 million, will commence in April this year. The monarch disclosed this while receiving a group of American investors interested in the project. He said the new IIBC would be built on a reclaimed Lagoon extension of the kingdom and would be the first eco-friendly smart business city in Africa.

    He also said the new city would address the perennial housing deficit in Lagos and provide an investment opportunity for businesses and individuals in real estate. The project, which is a joint-venture between the royal family and Channeldrill Resources Limited, will commence with land reclamation. According to Femi Akioye, Chief Executive Office, Channeldrill, the Elegushi royal family has received the approval for the expansion of the Ikate Kingdom by 200 hectares.

    He also explained that it is the vision of the royal father, Oba Saheed Elegushi, to create an international business city. The best dredging and architectural companies in the world are being hired for the project. The Town and Regional Planning of the project is being executed by Gensler Architectural Company, an American firm with global presence, and United Kingdom-based Grimshaw Associates. Listing the features of the project, Akioye stated that there will be an office park, which will include a shopping mall, with farmers’ fish and meat market, cinema and entertainment complex, two hospital buildings and a school. The office park will also have a Sports Complex.

  • New lease of life for Remi Adiukwu @ 60

    New lease of life for Remi Adiukwu @ 60

    A man, sooner or later, discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul and the director of his life. This best describes the reason for the sudden disappearance of Chief Mrs Remi Adiukwu from the social and political scenes. After her second marriage to Chief Bakare of Oluwalogbon fame came to a screeching halt, the popular female politician, packed her bags and relocated to the nation’s capital, Abuja, to start life on a new note. Remi Adiukwu recently turned 60 and she celebrated the three scores in a very low gathering in Abuja at her church last Sunday. According to source, there was a thanksgiving service and reception at the church hall.

    Adiukwu has had her fair share of disappointments on the Nigerian political scene. After her failed gubernatorial ambition in Lagos, Remi Adiujwu set up a private business. She currently runs a flourishing fabric shop that stocks the very best in high quality lace and ankara. Perhaps the only thing that has changed about this woman is the fact that she has parted ways with Chief Bakare, her husband, who owns Oluwalogbon Motors.

    Her decision to move on was made many years ago when it seemed to her that her marriage was not making a head ways. She recently confirmed the development to one of the popular society journals that her 20-year marriage is over. According to her, her marriage has not been happy for a while. She stated that in a polygamous system, there are some external forces that hinder couples to be happy. She has also dropped the Bakare surname  and reverted to her maiden name, Adiukwu.

  • Tonye Princewill moves into entertainment sector

    Tonye Princewill moves into entertainment sector

    The world created in movies is a means of escape to so many. Not only are movies’ dreams on screens, they actualise the fantasy of eternal romance and elevate the spirit of a disheartened man. This may have lured Tonye Princewill, who has decided to be part of this effective vehicle for driving reality by bankrolling ’76’, a movie. Nigeria’s movie industry also known as Nollywood, in recent times, has continued to shift, albeit slowly, from the ridiculous to the sublime.

    Princewill recently broke the bank with the production of a multi-award winning movie, ’76’. Following this trend, Africa Magic, in collaboration with Adonis Production and Princewill’s Trust, produced ’76’, a tale of love, trust, faith and family, set against the backdrop of war and nation-building. ’76’ is an assemblage of talented Nollywood stars like Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Chidi Mokeme and many others.

    The Director, M-Net West Africa, WangiMba-Uzoukwu, said: “76 is an adventurous foray into filmmaking in Nigeria. It’s an exciting, compelling storyline that many Nigerians and, indeed Africans, will relate with. The directing and production quality are top notch, and the themes celebrate values, including courage, loyalty, patience, trust and sacrifice.

    “It also takes filmmaking up to another level in Nigeria, and we at Africa Magic are indeed excited to partner with Adonis Productions and Princewill’s Trust in bringing this movie to viewers across Africa.” Directed by award winning director, Izu Ojukwu, the movie is inspired by events which led up to and followed the botched 1976 coup d’etat.

  • Nigerian women celebrate Abike Dabiri

    Nigerian women celebrate Abike Dabiri

    A strong woman is an icon, an emblem of success and a role model to other women. Abike Dabiri-Erewa is no doubt a strong woman. This fact is largely recognised by most Nigerian women who have come together with a celebratory tone in her honour. In many ways, Abike epitomizes the nature of positive revolt, always at odds with the present, and forever evolving. After a hugely successful eight-year stint in the House of Representatives, she has another national responsibility thrust on shoulders. Her recent appointment as a Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora to President Muhammadu Buhari is a testament to those beautiful qualities in Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Before her latest appointment, she was a former Chair of the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Chair of the House Committee on Media and Publicity.

    The former broadcaster, who was born in Jos, Plateau State, was elected into the House of Representatives, representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State in 2003 and she was re-elected in 2007 and 2011.

  • Happy times for the Babangidas

    Happy times for the Babangidas

    It is true that the total joy of life comes from an encounter with love and, hence there is no greater joy than stimulating love in the eyes of someone else. As you read this, Rahma Indimi, the wife of the heir-apparent of the Gen. Ibrahim Babangida dynasty, Mohammed Babangida, basks in the joy of being in love. Following years of living, Rahma has rediscovered her joy.

    She has finally succeeded in reawakening passion and love in the heart of her man. This is no doubt a worthy achievement for Rahma, whom gossips claimed had been forced to share her man with another woman who intruded into her marriage. It will be recalled that Mohammed got so smitten by Umuani and eventually got married to her. Of course, Rahma was left broken-hearted and she cried to high heavens. But fate dealt Rahma a kinder hand as love for Umuani eventually faded from the heart of her husband. Thus after Mohammed broke up with Umuani, Rahma got her man back.

    Rahma recently got pregnant again and she gave birth in Texas, United States of America, last week. The recent addition to their family is their fifth child and Mohammed is joyous over the new addiction into his family.

  • Otunba Timehin Adelegbe bereaved

    This is definitely not the happiest of times for Otunba Timehin Adelegbe. Amiable Adelegbe, who is the Asiwaju of Okeluse in Ondo State, recently lost his dad to the cold and wicked hands of death.

    However, he is taking solace in the fact that his father did not allow the reality of death to rule his life. Before bidding his final farewell to life at the ripe age of 98, Pa Samuel Adelegbe lived a good and fulfilled life. Pa Samuel Adelegbe did not go down without a fight; he put up a spirited fight before his last breath.

    The late community leader, who was said to have shared an exceptional closeness with his son, had deteriorated in health in recent times. And despite the effort of his personal physician, said to be one of the best in the country, to nurse him back to good health, Papa finally succumbed to death.

    After the initial shock of the death of his father, Otunba Timehin has started preparations for the burial ceremony. Trust this jolly good man; he is pulling all the stops to give papa a befitting burial in his hometown of Okeluse, Ondo State.

    Details of the burial are still under wraps, but the connected banker and chairman of Royal Parklane Hotels will give his father a high-octane burial ceremony.

  • Gbenga Elegbeleye bags chieftaincy title

    The difference between ordinary and extra-ordinary is said to be the little extra effort you put into life. Hon. Gbenga Otolorin  Elegbeleye is extraordinary in his dealings, not only because he possesses that little extra, but because he exhibits a perfect blend of perseverance and hard work.

    In all fairness, Hon Elegbeleye’s achievements in the nation’s political space cannot be wished away with a wave of the hand.  He rose to prominence many years ago as the youngest local government chairman in Ondo State, before moving to become the Chairman of Ondo State Waste Management Authority. After his election into the House of Representatives, he was appointed the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Sports and capped it all when he was appointed the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC).

    Now, his kinsmen have decided to honour a son who has made them proud in his service to fatherland.  His Royal Majesty, Oba Akadiri Momoh, the Olukare of Ikareland and the Olukare in Council are honouring Hon. Elegbeleye as the new Otunba of Ikareland.

    It is important to note that prior to this time, Elegbeleye has never taken any traditional title from any part of the world in his life. Little wonder the title is said to be dear and sacred to his people. Moreover, the title has only been conferred on one person in the history of Ikare kingdom- the late Otunba Mohammed Jobi-Fele. The event will hold next Saturday, at the Olukare’s palace, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. According to the programmes of events, the reception will hold at Victory College, Ikare, while Bonsue Fuji crooner, Adewale Ayuba, will entertain the A-list guests.