The Nation Newspaper

Category: Happenstances

  • Rita Amene lies low

    Rita Amene lies low

    The whereabouts of Rita Amene, erstwhile lover of Benny Obaze, the popular clothier behind Bevista and Rivista, a fashion outlet that stocks wears and accessories for socialites, celebrities and fashion connoisseurs who cherish style and class, is the question on many lips at the moment.

    A couple of years back, the duo were speculated to be planning a super wedding, and many people looked forward to it because it promised to be star-studded. Their love-filled bubble, however, burst and the two went their separate ways. Their supposed altar-bound romance fizzled into the air like smoke and Rita went off the social radar.

    The successful banker is still hugging her cloak of anonymity long after the break-up and everyone keeps wondering where she is.

  • Subomi Balogun stages high-octane Xmas carol

    Subomi Balogun stages high-octane Xmas carol

    For those who know Otunba Subomi, Christmas season is one period he reaches out to those he had not been able to interact with as a result of his busy schedules from January to December. Every year, he organises a Christmas carol at his Ijebu country home where people gather to savour the spirit of the season. When the banking guru and chairman of FCMB Group staged this year’s carol, it was a high octane in every sense of it.

    The Asiwaju Omoba and Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State was in a joyous mood throughout the event. He personally went round stretching out a hand of love to everyone present. He laughed heartily and exchanged banters with family members, friends, business associates and community leaders who were there to rejoice with him.

    The traditional institution was well represented as many high chiefs were in attendance. So also was the corporate community.

  • Funke Kuku takes back seat

    Funke Kuku takes back seat

    Funke Kuku is the beautiful daughter of the quintessential taxman of Lagos State, Babatunde Fowler. She got married to Abi Kuku in a two-part matrimonial celebration in Nigeria and the the United Arab Emirates. Those who are conversant with happenings on the social scene must have noticed that since she got married to Abi Kuku, she no longer makes frequent appearances at gigs. While many say her absence from the social scene is a marital decision reached between her and her extremely private husband, some say she has cut down on her outings because she believes she has had enough of the spotlight.

  • Mariah Carey dazzles at Aig-Imuokhuede’s send-off

    Mariah Carey dazzles at Aig-Imuokhuede’s send-off

    The city of Lagos was thrown into festivity penultimate weekend as many top companies had their end-of-year parties. But the one that really stood out was that of Access Bank’s send-off party for their outgoing Managing Director, Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede. The send-off ceremony featured one of world’s famous musicians, Mariah.

    The event, which doubled as the bank’s end-of-year bash, had dignitaries from the corporate world and the political class in attendance. The choicest of wines were on parade. Those who attended the party described it as A-list. Until that evening, it was not known to many that Aig-Imoukhuede was a big fan of Mariah Carey. His lips moved throughout the evening in sync with Maria’s rendition of her songs.

  • Dewunmi Ogunsanya completes multi-million Naira home

    Dewunmi Ogunsanya completes multi-million Naira home

    Seeth thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before kings and queens,” says the Scripture. Not only has Dewunmi Ogunsanya, the Chairman of Multichoice, sat with men and women of honour around the African continent and beyond , he has succeeded in making a royal brand the feats he achieved on the altar of hard work. The quintessential business man is currently testifying to the goodness of God, having just completed a multi-milion naira home on Queens Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos.

    The architectural masterpiece stands out among the other houses on the street. With a thriving business that has continued to take the driver’s seat in pay television business, Dewunmi Ogunsanya has repeatedly sent competitors back to the drawing board with a business acumen that has continued to confound rivals.

    While he has been challenged by rivals on one or two occasions, he has shown that his foundation in the business is one that cannot be easily shaken by new entrants. With houses in different locations and a fleet of cars to boot, Ogunsanya leaves no one in doubt about his love for living life to the fullest.

  • Wosilat Okoya-Seriki in gay mood

    Wosilat Okoya-Seriki in gay mood

    Wosilat Okoya, the younger sister of veteran socialite and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Rasak Akanni Okoya, is no doubt one of the luckiest women around. With a wealthy brother in the person of the landlord of Olorunisola Village, a string of businesses, kids who are doing well in their respective vocations and a living that is devoid of ill health, there is hardly anything left to ask for.

    In a matter of days or weeks, Wosilat will welcome another grandchild. Her first child, Bisola Tokan, is expected to be delivered of her second baby. It was over a year ago when she (Bisola) tied the nuptial knot in an opulent wedding which saw socialites gather under a mighty roof to send her off to Jide’s home. It has since been a roller-coaster kind of matrimonial journey for the couple.

  • Reni Folawiyo puts best foot forward

    Reni Folawiyo puts best foot forward

    Unlike in the past when the wives of wealthy men were hardly seen, many of them are now coming out to flaunt their beauties, dress senses or entrepreneurial ingenuity. Reni, the beautiful wife of billionaire businessman, Tunde Folawiyo, is no exception. Not only is she now poised to bestride the social scene, she is making her entry with entrepreneurial boldness.

    In the next few weeks, she will be opening her lifestyle store, which she has given a unique name, Alara Concept. She is buzzing with confidence.

  • High society mourns Sesan Ogunro

    High society mourns Sesan Ogunro

    The high society was thrown into deep mourning in the early hours of Monday, December 23, when the news of the death of one of Nigeria’s brightest media minds, Sesan Ogunro (snr), was broken to the public by his family. The late Sesan, father of popular radio presenter, Fade Ogunro, was said to have lost his life to the injuries he sustained from the bullets of gunmen who attacked him in front of International Church of Christ, Alausa, Ikeja where he had gone for the Christmas Carol service.

    His residence has since been hosting sympathisers who have thronged the place for condolences. The likeable advertising guru and chief executive of Eminent Communications had a sterling career that saw him traverse the entire realm of mass communication. The Christ’s School old student had a stint in Radio Nigeria, Lintas and until his demise the Chairman, Ekiti State Broadcasting Corporation.

    Uncle Sesan, as he was fondly called by admirers, is credited with the creation of the popular jingle ‘MKO is our man’, which became the main song for the late MKO Abiola’s campaign train in the build-up to the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He is survived by four children, including popular video director, Sesan Ogunro (Jnr).

  • New lease of life for late Ezego’s wife

    New lease of life for late Ezego’s wife

    What a man can do, they say, a woman can do better. For Nkechi, the widow of the late controversial businessman, Chief Victor Okafor, otherwise known as Ezego Udu Bunch, surpassing the feats of her late husband has come with relative ease. The pretty, fair-complexioned woman, who was left to manage the business empire of her husband since his sudden and untimely demise in 1998, is said to be doing well in spite of initial insinuations by pessimists that the companies would go under in a matter of months.

    Having taken the conglomerate to new heights, Nkechi is said to have relocated from Ajao Estate where she lived with her husband to highbrow Lekki in Lagos. She is also said to have taken delivery of some wonders on wheels to spice up her new lifestyle. What is more, her children are said to be doing well in top universities around the world.

    It will be recalled that she sold off some of the unyielding businesses and acquired new ones that are yielding millions; a testimony to her managerial skills.

  • Stephanie Henshaw regains groove

    Stephanie Henshaw regains groove

    While her estranged husband, Rev. Chris Okotie, came under public criticism over his comment on the Catholic Church, Caroline Stephanie Henshaw appears to be having the best time of her life. Her world appeared to have crashed after the sensational crash of her marriage with the hippie General Overseer of the Household of God. She would later narrate her ordeal in the hands of some aides of the flamboyant pastor. But all that is now in the past. That much is evident in the beauty of her latest pictures which have been adorning the sites of many online platforms.

    That the woman whose ravishing beauty belies the number of kids she has had has now found peace was all the more evident at the recent wedding of Richard Mofe-Damijo’s son. Like a majestic queen, she sauntered into the venue of the star-studded wedding, looking resplendent and unperturbed by the events of the recent past.

    She was the cynosure of all eyes as she exchanged pleasantries with some members of the Household of God.