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  • Uduaghan plans 30th wedding anniversary

    Uduaghan plans 30th wedding anniversary

    There is no gainsaying the fact that the real act of marriage lies in the heart and not in the church, ballroom or synagogue. While others spend fortune planning a wedding, former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, and his wife meticulously envisioned each little step in their marriage and how to deal with whatever arrow fate shoots in their way. Little wonder, as other unions collapse around them like castles of snow, theirs is still going strong after three decades.

    Come next month, Uduaghan and his wife, Roli, will be celebrating 30 years of saying “I do” at a high octane shindig sure to attract the movers and shakers of high society. Though details of the momentous occasion are still under wraps, it is expected that the former governor will maximise his connections and deep pocket to throw a glamorous bash that will be remembered for years.

  • Lois Anyanya rocks South- South at three scores and ten

    Lois Anyanya rocks South- South at three scores and ten

    It was a carnival-like atmosphere a few days ago in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as South-South elites flocked to the popular Hub Centre to celebrate with Major Owajironiche Lancelot Anyanya (rtd) and his siblings as they paid homage to their parents, Elder Lancelot Anyanya and his wife Lois.

    It was double celebrations for the venerable old couple who trace their descent to Ataba in Andoni LGA, Rivers State. The occasion marked the 55th wedding anniversary of the senior couple as well as the 70th birthday of the matriarch of the family, Elder (Mrs) Lois Sobie Anyanya.

    Expectedly, the Anyanya children were determined to make hay while the sun still shone on both parents, and the result was a wonderful occasion which had royalty, prominent politicians, captains of industry, military top brass, cultural and religious icons and other rank and file of the South-South nobility in attendance.

    Leading the outpouring of tributes to the Anyanyas were Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State; the Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani; former Minister of Transport, Abiye Sekibo, and past and present commissioners in Bayelsa and Rivers states, among others.

  • Happy times for TY Bello at 40

    Happy times for TY Bello at 40

    Many people pass through life fulfilling other people’s desires but not their own. A select few, like reigning celebrity photographer Toyin Sokefun-Bello aka TY Bello, are lucky enough to make other people happy without compromising their own happiness. The mother of two was in cloud nine on Sunday as one of her dreams finally came true.

    The queen of snapshots finally achieved her dream of securing a partnership with A-list camera company Camon. She was on social media to share the news even as she celebrated entering her fourth decade on earth.

    There is no gainsaying that TY has achieved in a decade what many struggle to do in a lifetime. She has tasted success on the music scene, first in an all-girl band, and then as a soloist. She has served as the official photographer to a sitting president, earning kudos and connections aplenty in the process. She has also transformed the life of an ordinary bread seller in the blink of a camera shot.

    The Ogun State-born singer, songwriter and photographer is also a grassroots philanthropist. She organises an annual photography contest to raise money for the less-privileged. This is besides being a director at Link-a-Child, an NGO that helps orphanages around the country.

  • Double celebration as Ogunlesi clocks 65

    Double celebration as Ogunlesi clocks 65

    Contentment swells the heart of Lanre Ogunlesi like an inflated balloon. The flamboyant head honcho of popular Sophisticat Fashion House could be forgiven for doing a gig in the full glare of the public as he cruised confidently into his 65th year on earth penultimate Friday. But rather than embark on a grandiose celebration, the popular dude ‘eloped’ with his wife to enjoy a quiet holiday in the picturesque serenity of the Italian Alps.

    If Lanre and Modupe are two lovebirds, the Villa Eden, Merano, a private medical spa in the Italian Alps, is the temporary cage where they have chosen to ensconce and refresh themselves far from the maddening crowd as they savour the sweetness accumulated over 42 years of marriage.

    The love between the Sophisticat boss and Modupe is like an old wine that grows more potent with age. Even as they metamorphosed over the years from friends and lovers to spouses and parents, they never once lost the thread that connected them together into an inextricable tandem.

  • Ayo Adedoyin joins Kwara guber race

    Ayo Adedoyin joins Kwara guber race

    Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Kwara big boy, Prince Ayo Adedoyin, will be joining the race for the governorship seat of Kwara State come 2019. Indications are that the one-time chairman of Peacegate Group, a company that specialises in providing logistics service to the oil & gas, aviation, real estate and trading sectors of the economy, is determined on this matter and won’t allow his political ambition to go the way of his failed marriage to flower girl Ogwogwo Asemota.

    The son of Prince Samuel Adedoyin of the Doyin Group fame is said to be currently trying to convince those who matter in the political dynamics of the state to be in his corner against other prominent individuals who have declared their intention to secure the number one seat.

    Though no official declaration has been made yet, those in the know claim that the wealthy and well-connected dude is simply testing the waters while waiting for the right time to make his ambition public.

    He was a year older last Wednesday, but he had a low key celebration.

  • Ooni to open new Ife Grand Resort

    Ooni to open new Ife Grand Resort

    The foremost Yoruba traditional ruler, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, may have lately reduced his public outings.

    Sources close to the palace have, however, assured that there is no cause for alarm.

    Those who are close to the reverred monarch maintain that he has only been too busy putting finishing touches to a new world-class resort which is set to be launched in the next few weeks. The luxurious and exclusive enclave is being built by the Ooni for the pleasure and relaxation of lovers and holiday makers, and is set for grand unveiling in March.

    While work is yet to be completed on it, things are moving on Ife Grand Resorts and Leisure according to plan, and it is certain to become a crowd-puller.

    Oba Ogunwusi does not miss any opportunity to further deepen both his prestige and his pocket by investing in highly profitable schemes that cater to the pleasure of the happening crowd. He already has another resort, the Inagbe Grand Resort, nestled on an island off the coast of Lagos.

  • Good times for Babs Daramola

    Good times for Babs Daramola

    When great burdens are placed on unworthy people, they buckle under the strain. But that is not the portion of Babs Daramola, the new General Manager of Oodua FM, a popular radio station located in Ile-Ife. Having acquitted himself with a stellar record in his previous posts, it was no surprise that he stood head and shoulders above his peers as the anointed choice to steer Oodua FM to greater heights.

    The graduate of Public Administration from the Lagos State University has been the toast of his bosses and fellow employees wherever he worked. He was a one-time special assistant on broadcast media to then Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi. He has also served in various capacities in several radio and television stations, emerging with a good record in every case.

    With his impressive resume, it was a no-brainer that the chairman of the radio station, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, would snap him up before competitors would lure him away with better packages.

  • About Sola Alawode

    While some women are as rich in beauty as the legendary Greek King Croesus was in gold, they are also as miserly in disclosing the secrets of their wealth as he was. One of the exceptions to this rule is Olusola Ajike Alawode-Apeloko. Beautiful and elegant, she would rather share the secrets of her good looks than keep them to herself. That was the beginning of her rise as one of the icons of fashion and style on the social scene.

    The fair-complexioned mother of two is the reigning name when it comes to premium ornamentation and hair upgrades. Her two businesses, The Jewellery Gallery, which deals in premium gold, and Alexander Hair, an upscale hair outfit, have become a Mecca of sorts for the upwardly mobile crowd looking for ways and means to fine-tune their looks.

    Even as the graduate of Law from the University of Ibadan turns 40, she retains the humility and strength that made her a firm favourite in her circle of friends. The daughter of the late Chief Sunday Olaniyan Alawode of the Second Republic fame is poised to become a mainstay in the fashion industry for the foreseeable future.

  • BBNaija winner Efe, Olamide shoot musical video ‘Warri’

    BBNaija winner Efe, Olamide shoot musical video ‘Warri’

    Big Brother Naija 2017 winner Michel Ejeba aka Efe and top rapper Olamide aka Baddo, have shot the music video for the collaboration titled, ‘Warri,’ which was dropped late last year.

    The video shot by Avalon Okpe, featured King Baddo and Ef e, who both have ties to the hood hit the streets.

    Efe has never shied away from representing his area, `Warri’ further reiterated this on this new track alongside Baddo.

    The track was produced by no one else but the wickedest, Young Jonn.

    Read Also: Efe, winner BBNaija show shoots music video ‘Based on Logistics’

    Efe’s first official music video to his popular single, “Based on Logistics” was released in August, 2017.

    The track was produced by his friend and personal producer, Duktor Sett.

  • Funke Akindele to star in ‘Avengers: Infinity Wars’

    Funke Akindele to star in ‘Avengers: Infinity Wars’

    Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele Bello popularly known as Jenifa, has been named part of the cast in the upcoming Marvel movie “Avengers: Infinity War” and based on social media reactions, it can be said that many Nigerians are excited about it.

    As seen on the movies full cast list, it was revealed that she will be a member of Dora Milaje.

    The Dora Milaje is a team of women who serve as personal bodyguards of the Black Panther, the spiritual leader of Wakanda.

    This makes it the first time a Nigerian-born actor will feature in a Hollywood superhero movie.

    Funke will feature alongside top Hollywood actors Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth among many others.

    The “Avengers: Infinity War” movie, which is being directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, has been set for a May 4, 2018, release.

    However, we can’t wait to see our Funke on the big screen when the movie premieres in May.