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  • Oduyoye Olajumoke’s carves fun moment for mothers

    Oduyoye Olajumoke’s carves fun moment for mothers

    Mothers are arguably the most important component of society, but they are more often overlooked. They are seen but not heard, needed but not appreciated. In a bid to correct this anomaly, renowned journalist, Oduyoye Olajumoke came up with Moms & Moms 2 B Family Funfair; a one-day event for mothers and their children as well as aspiring mothers, aimed at inculcating family values while having fun in a safe environment.

    The brain child of Oduyoye Olajumoke, a lifestyle editor with a renowned magazine, the Moms & Moms 2 B Family Funfair will hold on Sunday December 24 at the Customs Training School, Ikeja, Lagos. It is an exciting event where moms and their children can bond organically away from the strains of the home while also having loads of fun.

    The event is billed to feature loads of activities like candy floss, boat ride, face painting, video games, swimming and many others. It will also be an occasion for mothers and aspiring mothers to gather and share their experiences with one another, forget about their careers and family for a day and simply unwind in a relaxed environment.

  • Chima Anyaso joins the fray

    Chima Anyaso joins the fray

    Having finally eaten the fruits of happy marriage at the third attempt, young businessman Chima Anyaso is getting ready to broaden his sphere of influence. The younger brother of Nepal Managing Director, Ngozi Ekeoma, has reportedly declared his intention to join the hordes of young people moving into politics ahead of the 2019 elections.

    As the son-in-law of the strong man of Imo politics, Sir Arthur Nzeribe, the boss of Ceecon Oil and Gas is well fortified financially and endowed with the right backbone to drive his political ambition. He is also popular with the masses in his home state and recently won a Forbes Achievers award for his selfless contributions to his community.

    The Igbere, Abia State-born dude is reportedly sounding out prominent individuals and building a formidable machinery towards achieving his new-found ambition, although the position he is eyeing remains yet uncertain.

  • Abiara celebrates 75th birthday in style

    Abiara celebrates 75th birthday in style

    The General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, Prophet Samuel Kayode Abiara, turned 75 over the weekend.

    It was a gathering of Who’s Who in religious circles as men of God from all over the country converged on the popular CAC Agbala-Itura for a thanksgiving service to mark the popular prophet’s new age.

    On hand to celebrate with the popular man of God was Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, who is also a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

    Also in attendance was the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, among other prominent workers in the Lord’s vineyard who added colour to the occasion.

    Not left out were prominent South-West politicians, including the first lady and the deputy governor of Oyo State.

  • As Okorocha’s wife clocks 50…

    As Okorocha’s wife clocks 50…

    OWERRI was like an occupied territory a few days ago as the country’s powerbrokers deserted Abuja and temporarily relocated to Owerri, the capital of Imo State, for the celebration of the 50th birthday of Mrs Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha, wife of the state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha.

    Led by President Muhammadu Buhari (who was represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Mustapha Boss) and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the governors of Abia and Bayelsa states, among others, the movers and shakers of society were there in full force to celebrate the beautiful first lady of Imo State for her selflessness and single-mindedness in tackling the scourge of poverty and ignorance among women.

    One by one, they mounted the stage at the Nick Banquet Hall, Government House, Owerri, to extol the virtues of the brains behind Women of Divine Destiny (WODD) initiative, which has brought succour to hundreds of underprivileged people.

    Before the colloquium and book presentation at the occasion, the Vice President had earlier commissioned a new ultra-modern wellness and diagnostics centre for women and children, built by Mrs Okorocha through her WODD pet project.

  • Heyden Oil boss completes late heir’s unfinished project

    Heyden Oil boss completes late heir’s unfinished project

    From the ashes of a monumental tragedy has risen the sweet, soft incense of immortality. The soul of Olugbemiga Abiodun, aka DJ Olu, has soared to the skies, and in its place are majestic monuments to remind the world of the rare gem it lost in his prime.

    The late DJ Olu was well on his way to joining the top echelon of generational talents before the grim reaper came knocking, robbing the world of a sensation who throbbed and vibrated with youthful energy that made him a phenomenon on and off the entertainment scene.

    Since he left a number of extraordinary projects unfinished, his father and boss of Hayden Oil, Dapo Abiodun, has gone ahead to complete one of them as a posthumous gift to ensure his son’s immortality.

    The state-of-the-art car wash project in DJ Olu’s Victoria Garden City (VGC) home has been completed by Dapo Abiodun, whereupon the Heyden Oil boss threw the doors open for the grand commissioning ceremony. Old and young, friends and family members converged on the high class car maintenance facility to celebrate with the family and make toasts to the memory of a young man who left an enduring mark on the world he left behind.

  • Aderemi Awode hosts 80th birthday party for dad

    For many, old age is a curse of bent back, weak limbs and recurrent sickness. For Pa Dickson Adekunle Awode, however, it is a blessing of warmth and love, thanks to his circle of children and grandchildren who have showered him with lots of care in appreciation of the towering patriarch who has been a source of enduring pleasure in their lives.

    As he turned 80 last Sunday, the elegant and ageless man was overwhelmed with a beautiful birthday soiree put together by family members to celebrate his admission into the league of octogenarians.

    Leading the way was none other than Apostle Emmanuel Aderemi Awode, his son and CEO of Chemstar Manufacturing, the makers of Finecoat and Shield paints. He pulled all the strings to give his father a birthday to remember.

    The well attended celebration held at The Grandeur Place, Billingsway, Oregun, Ikeja and was bursting at the seams with members of the high society who were there to wish the Awode patriarch the best on attaining a new age.

  • Family, friends plan big for TY Danjuma at 80

    Family, friends plan big for TY Danjuma at 80

    General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma is a towering icon beside whom others stand to learn the truth about their own inadequacies.

    He is the grandmaster of politics and business with garlands from the wars he fought both on battlefields and in boardrooms. Even in retirement, a mere mention of his name sends shivers down the spines of lesser gods.

    Thus, as his 80th birthday draws near, Lagos, the proposed venue for the celebrations, is agog with such excitement that could power the national grid. Even as high society members jostle for invites like unruly children, friends and family members are leaving no avenue unexplored to deliver the mother of all birthday parties.

    Not left out are the less-privileged who are already licking their lips in anticipation of a shower of goodies from the occasion. The chairman of South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO) is well reputed for his philanthropic gestures.

  • Where Is Yvonne Nwosu?

    Where Is Yvonne Nwosu?

    One of the flower girls of high society, Yvonne Nelson, has been ‘missing’ in action in recent times, leaving many to wonder what could have happened to the vivacious woman who for many years has been wowing the fashion scene with her VONNE Couture designs.

    The woman, once a mainstay on the social scene, seems to have recoiled into her shell for unknown reasons. Several high profile social events have gone by in recent times without an appearance by the tall and beautiful super designer.

    Those who expected to see her at the recent Heineken Lagos Fashion Week went home disappointed. It was the same story at GTBFSHNWKND 2017 and the Hennessy Artistry event on Saturday. Yvonne’s absence on those occasions naturally left observers to wonder what could be holding her from making her usual appearances in public.

    While some have speculated that she might have been swept off her feet by matters of the heart, others insist she is just taking a well-deserved holiday, enjoying herself in trips around the world.

     

  • Julius Rone plans special Christmas

    Julius Rone plans special Christmas

    If there were a race to determine the deepest pocket or the most lavish lifestyle, Julius Rone would find it hard to keep ahead of the competition. But if it were for the purpose of picking the most generous, his unmatched record of benevolence will put him head and shoulder above his peers.

    The brains behind UTM Group is known for turning the cloudy days of the less-privileged to sunny ones with showers of gifts, and this festive period would not be an exception. As he is wont to do, Rone has already set the machinery in motion to put smiles on the faces of the indigent in Lagos, Abuja and his native Niger Delta region.

    Like a magician saving his most spectacular trick for the biggest event, Julius plans to give the underprivileged a Christmas to remember. His philanthropic activity is not a new thing. He has long become the darling of the Niger Delta youths because of the huge sums he has spent training and educating some of them.

  • Ngozi Ekeoma over the moon

    Ngozi Ekeoma over the moon

    There is no gainsaying the fact that the Managing Director of Nepal Oil and Gas, Ngozi Ekeoma, has been blessed with the things money can buy. Consequently, it is those things money cannot buy that make the most difference to her these days.

    A few days ago, the brilliant and unassuming woman was blessed with one of such things. Her daughter, Ezinne, was delivered of a set of twins in faraway Houston, Texas, in the United States.

    The beautiful wife of business tycoon and Nepal boss, Elder Eme Ekeoma, is over the moon on account of the development. Those who should know said she could barely contain her joy as she jettisoned work and caught the next available flight to the USA to be with her daughter.

    Indications are that both mother and children are doing well under the care of eagle-eyed doctors and nurses at the private hospital. Meanwhile, family and friends are anticipating a big two-way bash in Houston and Nigeria to celebrate the twins’ arrival.