The Nation Newspaper

Category: Celebrity

  • Demola Seriki gets serious

    Former Minister of State for Defence, Chief Demola Seriki, has joined the race for the senatorial ticket of Lagos West. Already, he has made public his intention to succeed Senator Ganiyu Solomon, who is currently jostling for the governorship seat of Lagos State. Born and bred on the Lagos Island, the APC chieftain is bent on re-enacting Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi’s deed when he crossed over from Lagos Central to Lagos West to pick the zone’s ticket to the Senate.

    Seriki, who holds the chieftaincy title of the Otun Aare of Lagos, has been a rallying point of some youth groups whose followership he is also banking on to actualise his ambition. Many regard him as an accessible and attentive individual; these traits that endear him to many of the bright minds around him.

    His versatility in grassroots politics has not taken the shine off his urbane outlook. If his ambition comes through, it would be his second foray into the legislative arm of government after his initial legislative experience in 1998 when he was elected a member of the House of Representatives on the ticket of the defunct United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP).

  • Mixed feelings for Lateef Belo -Osagie at 50

    The Managing Director of Hackett Nigeria Limited, an equipment supplier to leading telecommunication operators in Africa, Lateef Belo-Osagie, would have hosted many guests as he attained the golden age of 50 recently, but the tragic death of his son stood in the way. Celeb Watch gathered that the death of his 18-year-old son occurred a couple of weeks ago.

    The young Belo-Osagie was until his death a student at the prestigious Yale University in the United States, and had only returned to Nigeria the day before the tragic incident. As would be expected, Lateef has since been wearing a mournful look.

    The deceased was a product of the union between Lateef and another Lagos big girl, Aisha, but their marriage crashed many years ago. The late son was with her mother at the time he died.

  • Happy times for Rosemary Okeke

    If you come across Rosemary Okeke at the moment, it is most likely that his face will be beaming with smiles. The former Miss Nigeria is having the best of times, having overcome the grief and gloom that pervaded her world when her marriage with Adekunle Wright crashed a few years ago.

    Not a few people were shocked with the news of her collapsed marriage. Fools tried in vain and wise men failed in the efforts to reconcile them and save the union that had produced a child, Roxanne, who recently graduated from the university. It was said that after the initial ecstasy, the couple soon found out so many unpalatable things about each other and decided to call it quits.

     

  • Farouk Lawan goes anonymous

    Notable member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Farouk Lawan, has adopted a reticent posture lately. The 2015 general election draws nearer and nearer but his next line of action remains vague. He was once seen by many political observers as the heir apparent to the governorship seat of Kano State. Those were the days he paraded himself as the leader of the integrity group in the House and was largely credited with the ouster of Nigeria’s first female speaker, Mrs Patricia Etteh.

    But how time changes! Farouk trod on the proverbial banana peel and his world could not remain the same again. He is still battling to extricate himself from the alleged bribery saga in the House’s probe of fuel subsidy matter allegedly involving billionaire businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola.

    The once vocal lawmaker has since gone anonymous. His record as one of the longest serving members of the House, however, remains intact. He has maintained his seat in the lower chamber of the National Assembly since he was first elected in 1999.

  • Orji Kalu acquires new ‘toy’

    Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, is one man who is skilled at making a show of his acquisitions without being seen to be calling attention. Like the gold fish which they say has no hiding place, his latest acquisition cannot escape the prying eyes of the paparazzi. The Slok Group Chairman made a discrete show of his wealth last week with his acquisition of one of the most exotic brands of jetGulfstream G650.

    The businessman cum politician was said to have parted with about N11 billion to add the jet to his fleet of luxury items. Kalu has a high taste for expensive and classy items, and he makes no pretence about it. Long before he veered into politics, he had enjoyed the reputation of being the youngest Nigerian trader to become a millionaire. He once stated that he was one of those who made the highest donations to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s electioneering campaign in 1999. ‎

  • Wedding bells toll for Fani-Kayode’s daughter

    Wedding bells toll for Fani-Kayode’s daughter

    It was jubilation galore on Tuesday as Temitope, one of the five daughters of former aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, got engaged to her beau, Jaiye. The event marked the beginning of Temitope’s journey into holy matrimony. The event had a handful number of people in attendance as the former presidential spokesman welcomed Jaiye’s parents and other family members and friends with open arms.

    Temi, Fani-Kayode’s second daughter, is in her 20s. Celeb Watch gathered that activities are in top gear for Femi Fani-Kayode to stage a talk-of-the-town wedding ceremony for a daughter he loves so much. The bride to be is said to have been shuttling between Nigeria and London lately to ensure that all goes smoothly for the wedding proper.

  • About Jimoh Buraimoh

    This is indeed a ‘busy-happy’ time for the household of the first African bead painter, high chief Jimoh Buraimoh. This morning, Buraimoh will be bringing his friends from far and near to Osogbo, as his daughter, Olabisi Mosunmola Buraimoh will be getting married to her heart-throb, Akolawole Kofoworola.

    The wedding is billed to take place at Bishop’s Court, Isale Aro, Osogbo, Osun State. A week after the wedding, Buraimoh’s son, Lanre in far away Houston, Texas.  will be exhibiting his latest works at Bisong Art Gallery as part of the activities marking Nigeria’s independence.

  • Mo Abudu dazzles at 50th birthday

    Mo Abudu dazzles at 50th birthday

    Popular TV presenter’s, Mo Abudu’s 50th birthday celebration says much about a woman who would put her best into what she believes is worth doing. The birthday party was held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, last Saturday. The celebrant wore an Oscar de la Renta dress from the designers Fall 2014 ready-to-wear collection. The embroidered strapless ruffle high-low gown was presented in a coral hue on the runway.

    However, Mo selected the geranium pink version for her big day. The celebrant’s makeup was done by Banke Meshida-Lawal of BM|Pro. Mo Abudu complemented her look with a pair of diamond earrings, ornate gold clutch, perfect red pout and a bewitching smile. There is hardly an event associated with Mo that does not pull a crowd, and her 50th birthday was not different. A-list guests drawn from all sectors of the Nigerian society were there to cheer one of their own as she crossed over to the golden age. Governor Liyel Imoke expectedly led the crowd of political bigwigs at the event.

  • Don Etiebet hits 70 in style?

    Business mogul and former presidential aspirant, Atuekong Don Etiebet, joined the league of septuagenarians a few days ago, and it was nothing of a low key ceremony. The 70-year old had a swell time as family members, friends and associates took time out to wish him well.

    Etiebet, who is currently the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Jos, was shown love and support on the pages of newspapers and magazines. Numerous congratulatory adverts were placed in the print media to celebrate one of the prominent politicians to have emerged from Akwa-Ibom State.

    Etiebet has been a recurring figure in the politics of Nigeria. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party. He was also the Minister of Petroleum Resources under the Abacha administration. His foray into politics in the late 70s and early 80s saw him become a senator from 1979 to1983. He was elected the governor of Cross River State in 1983 but had barely spent two months in office when the military struck.

  • Ovia set to complete Civic Towers

    Ovia set to complete Civic Towers

    Jim Ovia has continued to stamp his entrepreneurial footprints beyond the confines of the banking industry where he first came into the limelight. By the time the current calendar year runs out, the billionaire businessman and Chairman of Zenith International Bank Plc would have completed his architectural wonder on Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Named the Civic Centre Commercial Towers, the magnificent building is already close to completion. And if feelers from the construction giants handling the project are anything to go by, the building, which may redefine hospitality business in Nigeria, may open for business by Christmas. The multi-billion naira edifice is one of the most massive building projects that G. Cappa has embarked on in many years.

    The imposing structure was initially promoted as a joint venture between Jim Ovia’s Quantum Luxury Properties and Marriot Hotel Group. Sited on a land size of 4158.477 square metres, the 13-storey building is a commercial development structure strategically located at a water front and near iconic structures like Oriental Hotels and Mobil House. It is also close to a helipad and a jetty.